Perceived advantage's and disadvantages?

 

Alot of comotion about JB hollowcore -- I like knots,but understand you can splice on "new" sections if you get busted...I am not really too worried about this.

Is hollowcore heavy and generally not regarded as a good caster because of the water weight the braid holds and wind resistance?

Anyone got experience with JB solid spectra?? pretty well priced...

 

Variva's is regarded highly but I have heard it is not as durable under shock as others on the market in the same league (this is the Premium Variva's)..Ygk Castman similar properties,Jigman is proven pretty so castman is a strong contender for a respool.

 

Looking at PE8 that is 100lb +

 

What you say savages? 

 

Varivas - I fish the PE 10 SMP and in a heavy line class like that ( 130lb plus ) its amazing stuff... very soft and supple, as I'm sure you've experienced, and casts very well for sure a heavy line.. I've not fished mine THAT much yet, so have not had any durability issues.... Negatives being the price of course... its frighteningly pricey, and whether the braid is worth the price tag it demands, is a personal choice...

 

YGK Ultra Castman - I used YGK Ultra Jigman one my first few reels for jigging, and loved it in the higher lineclasses ( PE 5 and up ) but found the YGK Ultra PE 2 and PE 3 just too damn soft and skinny.... beautiful line to fish with, but a bit too unforgiving in my opion to shock loads when used as a casting line... I've just spooled up a Stella 8000FA spool mounted on a 6000FA body, which is my main medium rig, as I fish it on two different rods, with YGK Ultra Castman PE 5 which performs very well... smooth, supple, strong, casts like a dream... shock load issues to be seen, but I'm mainly fishing with 60 to 100 gram lures on lighter rigs ( OR Stealth STK 76  mainly ) and will also double on a JM GT Monster 86 when I need more distance and slightly heavier lures... may be a little under gunned on the JM, but the JM rods are incredibly forgiving...

 

Jerry Brown Hollowcore - I'm in the process of converting ALL my reels to Jerry Brown ( after I wear out the YGK PE 5 of course! ) as for the price, and what you get, its incredible! I use the 60lb ( 90lb ABS ) and the 80lb ( ABS 110lb plus ) for the most part.... the JB 100lb is actually THINNER than the 80lb for some reason ( something about the carrier ) so would also be a great option if you looking for capacity...

I find very little difference in the casting distance, and the line is nice and limp, suple and casts well... I think the hollowcore effects the casting only marginally, and there are few instances where the difference actually makes a difference.... but you never know.

 

The JB is great value for money, easy to get hold of, and works... its tough as nails too... I find the high end Japanese stuff needs alot more TLC, whereas the JB is alot more forgiving....

Of course the hoolowcore factor and the ability to splice etc is a bonus too.... but I use braid stich loops in Varivas and YGK anyway instead of Bimmini's for loops... and the JB ties a perfect PR as well, if thats what you looking at using...

 

Personally after trying lots of braids, I'm sick of paying massives of extra dollar, for a product that is not massively superior, if at all... I'm sure many will argue against that, and I know alot of guys have waaaay more experience than me with the briads, but for me, and my fishing, the Jerry Brown Hollowcore is a winner.... and thats coming from someone who likes to fish with shiny expensive hard to get sh*t....

 

Andre,

your summery was very decent and pretty much reflects what I have been hearing, it has got me interested.

I havent used YGK under PE6,but could see how line that thin may not like sudden shock!

I am glad JBH casts well and that is handy to know about the 100lb being thinnner than the 80lb,at the pricing it is I have heard it punches well above its weight and alot of people are moving to it..

 

Tony,

Alot of great GT and Tuna fisherman have mixed bags of Jerry and Varavis,maybe this is more American/American resident anglers and Australian GT guides and mad keen fishers aswell,A google search will link you to names and thoughts.

 

I will keep researching,primarily this next spool is for GT fishing,and lock and load shallow water kings on my elephant gun.

 

Thanks 

 

 

Is that Hollow or solid Ginga?

I have a few spools of Jerry Brown Hollow WHite Spectra in stock at present, 60lb x 600yds and 80lb x 600yds, pm me if interested cheers Steve