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No_way

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Fishing line
« on: July 11, 2005, 11:27:07 PM »
Since the only stupid question is the one that doesn't get asked....

I see a lot about different lines, I'm only familiar with good ol' nylon monofilament.  What is "braided" line, why is it "better", are there any drawbacks, and is nylon going the way of the dodo?

If I don't know others must not know too, so consider this a public service  ;)

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Fish Assassin

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Re: Fishing line
« Reply #1 on: July 11, 2005, 11:30:57 PM »
Braided lines are generally considered more sensitive. The advantages are: sensitivity, small diameter (eg. a 30 lb test Tuff line has the diameter of approx. 8 lb. test), generally stronger. The disadvantages are: cost, has a tendency to "dig" into your line on the reel, tends to fray after use.
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Re: Fishing line
« Reply #2 on: July 11, 2005, 11:53:15 PM »
Quote from: Fish Assassin on July 11, 2005, 11:30:57 PM
Braided lines are generally considered more sensitive. The advantages are: sensitivity, small diameter (eg. a 30 lb test Tuff line has the diameter of approx. 8 lb. test), generally stronger. The disadvantages are: cost, has a tendency to "dig" into your line on the reel, tends to fray after use.

Are they nylon?

I can see the advantage of lower diameter in a place with strong current (i.e. in a river), and it would increase the capacity of of your reel.  How much more expensive?  I guess its not really worth it if I'm just dabbling at the dock eh?

PS
is it really braided as in 3 strands wound together?
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Fish Assassin

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Re: Fishing line
« Reply #3 on: July 12, 2005, 12:29:18 AM »
A spool of 1200 yards of 30 lb. Tuff XP would cost $49.99. I would not recommend buying it if you're just fishing off the docks.
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Re: Fishing line
« Reply #4 on: July 12, 2005, 08:38:51 AM »
Holy smokes Fish Assassin - please tell me where I can get 1200 yards of 30# Tuff-Line XP for $49.99. Damn, I'm missing out - I'll take a few miles worth.
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Re: Fishing line
« Reply #5 on: July 12, 2005, 09:21:25 AM »
Yeah, I paid around $30 for 300 yards!
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Re: Fishing line
« Reply #6 on: July 12, 2005, 09:47:15 AM »
let me know to i just paid 30dollars for 200 yards.
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Fish Assassin

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Re: Fishing line
« Reply #7 on: July 12, 2005, 10:25:58 AM »
The price is actually $45.00 and not $49.99 ! Bought it at Angler's West.
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Re: Fishing line
« Reply #8 on: July 12, 2005, 10:42:41 AM »
Quote from: Fish Assassin on July 12, 2005, 10:25:58 AM
The price is actually $45.00 and not $49.99 ! Bought it at Angler's West.
for 1200 yards??

Great deal!
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Fish Assassin

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Re: Fishing line
« Reply #9 on: July 12, 2005, 10:45:50 AM »
I just double checked, yep, it's 1200 yards of Tuff XP $44.99
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Re: Fishing line
« Reply #10 on: July 12, 2005, 10:48:39 AM »
Quote from: Fish Assassin on July 12, 2005, 10:45:50 AM
I just double checked, yep, it's 1200 yards of Tuff XP $44.99
They got themselves a new customer!  :D

I also have about $4000 to spend on an insurance claim... I'll see how the rest of their prices are.
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Re: Fishing line
« Reply #11 on: July 12, 2005, 10:50:33 AM »
when did you buy your tuff line from anglers west ? the price i got quoed on the phone was $ 270. the quote was for 1200 yard of tuff xp .
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Re: Fishing line
« Reply #12 on: July 12, 2005, 11:14:49 AM »
Quote from: oddjob on July 12, 2005, 10:50:33 AM
when did you buy your tuff line from anglers west ? the price i got quoed on the phone was $ 270. the quote was for 1200 yard of tuff xp .

Not exactly sure whether it was late last year or early this year.
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Re: Fishing line
« Reply #13 on: July 12, 2005, 07:35:23 PM »
I must also add they retain no memory and do not stretch which makes for more solid hook sets and increased sensitivtiy especially in strong current.  Expect to pay about 40-50 dollars for a 300 yd spool. 
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Re: Fishing line
« Reply #14 on: July 12, 2005, 07:44:54 PM »
if you bought 30 lbs tuff xp for the price you say for the amount you say....... someone's employee goofed  ;D this does occasionally happen in retail.
I guarantee you will NOT find 1200 yards of any kind of tuff line for that kind of price.
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