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    • #37377

      TF_Ryan

        Hi, what do you think is the best line for pole, waggler and feeder fishing?, i want a line which is the stated diameter and breaking strain.

        Thanks Ryan.

      • #95852

        TF_matt rosevear

          very much a personal choice but i like WB clark for pole and hooklenghts and daiwa senser for real line

        • #95855

          whitty

            personally i use daiwa sensor for reel line & shimano antares for all my pole work.

          • #95859

            Nick D

              Yep personal preference.

              I use Daiwa Sensor for the feeder/waggler and Fox Micro Plus XT for pole rigs.

            • #95862

              TF_mjk380

                fox micro plus and maxima for reel line

              • #95867

                TF_Dishyfish

                  Silstar all the way for the pole!! Maxima for feeder. If we are talking commercial waggler fishing, maxima treated with a floating line spray. I have a Dave Harrell one about 10 years old now!! The can is rusted but still doing the business.

                • #95870

                  TF_Johnny Mac

                    Silstar for all my pole rig’s. Daiwa Sensor (or braid) for the reel.

                  • #95872

                    TF_Ryan

                      i see this silstar is quite popular, i was actually thinking of this line as i had heard it was good. Is it accuarate in bs/dia? what is it like with knot strengths, does have good abrasiveness etc.

                      Thanks Ryan

                    • #95874

                      TF_Johnny Mac

                        I’ve never been interested in BS/Dia, and until I see a fish carrying a micrometer, I never will be 😉
                        I’ve used Silstar line for years, occasionally I will try other lines just to see how they compare, but I always go back to Silstar. The only thing I’ve found that comes close is Fox micro plus.

                      • #95879

                        TF_Dishyfish

                          I’m with Johnny Mac it is a great line and its stood the test of time. I sometimes use 0.12 straight through in the winter and never disapointed. Used 0.16 bagging down the edge again no problem. Used it since I can remember, and will carry on using it.. Get some tomorrow and never look back LOL..

                        • #95884

                          TF_Fred Davis

                            Ryan i notice you said

                            “i want a line which is the stated diameter and breaking strain.”

                            I don’t beleive there is a line on the Uk market made for waggler and feeder fishing that fits that criteria as virtually all lines on the market are understated in strength, this is done to make them appear stronger than what they are,as for diameters you’l need to measure them to be accurate, pole lines you may be lucky to find one or two that are close but I doubt it.

                            find a line that you like and stick with it, learn what each breaking strain is capable of and change up and down the Breaking strains as required to meet your fishing requirements, that way you’l find out what you can and can’t do with each strain, chopping and changing brands is a sure way of never settling on any brand,

                            I use Ultima because I like it, other lads swear by their chosen brand, price wise obviously comes into it and budget lines Like sensor daiwa and ultima power will be ok for feeder and waggler work but you may want a higher quality line for pole work of which there are many on the market, have a look at them all and decide what you want you can test like for like on a simple spring balance to see what the different brands break at.

                          • #95901

                            TF_Ryan

                              thanks for all the comments. 🙂

                            • #95903

                              m1outt

                                i prefer powerline for all pole work and daiwa for feeder

                              • #95906

                                MrFoxman

                                  Sensor reel line, micro plus pole work.

                                • #96005

                                  TF_matt rosevear

                                    i ment silstar when i said WB clark its the same stuff its just wb clark took it over when silstar finished a few years ago

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