Method feeder line

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- 18/03/2010 at 6:48 pm #37990
  MrFoxman
  Hi everyone,
  
  I would like to know what strength line you use for method feeder fishing. I’m not sure whether to stick with 6lb sensor or step up to 8lb. I’m going to be using feeders upto 30g if that makes a difference on strength of main line so any advice will be great.
  
  Cheers.
- 18/03/2010 at 7:05 pm #99072
  TF_jonah
  4lb trilene sensation – superb
  
  If you can break it in normal use theres something wrong with you…. No need for 8lb at all.
- 18/03/2010 at 8:00 pm #99093
  TF_nickswolves
  6lb is more than enough any thicker and it will make casting distance less easy and cause more drag
- 18/03/2010 at 8:01 pm #99094
  TF_nickswolves
  6lb is more than enough any thicker and it will make casting distance less easy and cause more drag
- 18/03/2010 at 8:10 pm #99095
  MrFoxman
  Thanks, i thought 6lb would be more than enough.
- 18/03/2010 at 8:14 pm #99097
  Anonymous
  8lb Diawa Infinity used it for 2years now not even changed it yet. Can chuck it 60 70 yrds easy lol.
- 18/03/2010 at 8:46 pm #99102
  Nick D
  6lb Sensor for me.
- 18/03/2010 at 9:05 pm #99108
  TF_craigm
  Its 6lb Sensor for me too, but i do have some 8lb Guru for proper distance chucks and its spot on for 70 yards +++
- 18/03/2010 at 9:10 pm #99109
  MrFoxman
  @craigm wrote:
  
  Its 6lb Sensor for me too, but i do have some 8lb Guru for proper distance chucks and its spot on for 70 yards +++
  
  Correct me if i’m wrong but isn’t a lighter line better for distance fishing? So upto 30yrds 6lb and then 4lb for past that.
  
  What do you think of the Guru Drag line Craig?
- 18/03/2010 at 9:22 pm #99111
  polefisher1973
  Not in my experience, throwing a massive method ball upto 80-90 yards with a for double figure carp needs 8lb line. I don’t think 4lb would put up to the constant strain.
- 18/03/2010 at 9:33 pm #99116
  TF_Smeagle
  6lb sensor for me too. Never let me down.
- 18/03/2010 at 9:56 pm #99125
  TF_craigm
  I really rate the Guru line, I have only used it in 8lb for big method work but it really is strong and hard wearing.
- 19/03/2010 at 12:10 am #99139
  yorkiboy
  I think that it depends on the line rating the rod is geared to use. I watched a videos with Tom Pickering and Des Shipp using the same Preston 10ft feeder and they used different line ratings.
- 19/03/2010 at 12:19 am #99140
  TF_TonyCurd
  Guru Drag-Line every time for me, in either 6 or 8lb.
- 19/03/2010 at 6:44 am #99142
  Snaggyswims
  8IB Technium. It lasts for ever and will not break!
- 19/03/2010 at 8:52 am #99159
  Sploogie
  6lb mono( I use maxima )will cope with most
  commercials, 70rds plus and big method
  feeders just add a shock leader of 12lb mono.
- 19/03/2010 at 9:52 am #99165
  MrFoxman
  What would you rather use then, Drag line or sensor?
- 19/03/2010 at 11:16 am #99172
  TF_nickswolves
  bulk spool daiwa sensor way cheaper and v durable line, drag line if you dont mind spending more money is v good too though. I stick with sensor tbh had no issues
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