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KevC
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 Posted - 28 April 2006 : 10:21:37 PM
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Bought the Gama Super G-line from Harrisons which claimed to got the highest diameter to stain ratio in the market which's 0.14mm / 6.2lb!
well for sure I never expected it really break at that stain but I expect it should be slighty better than the shimano silk shock 0.14 / 5.4lb which I always use.
Ok, first I made a non-sense test, pulled by my hand!  Super G-line broke cleanly, my fingers were a bit painful but didn't hurt. Shimano line, cut my fingers and didn't break...
It's time to make some more scientific tests. Both line I tied a figure of 8 loop to the end, then put it on the hook of my scale, my big foot stepped on the spool and pulled slowly until the line broke ! I did that test 3 times and the average readings are as follow,
Shimano broke at 3.6lb
Super G-line broke at 3.2lb
well obviously the readings must not be the exact breaking strain as I didn't test it by accurate machine, but it just can show the shimano silk shock is stronger than the Super G-line.
I SWEAR I WON'T WASTE ANY MONEY TO TRY ANY LINE AND STAY WITH SHIMANO SILK SHOCK!
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Edited by - KevC on 28 April 2006 10:23:10 PM
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andy222
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Midlands West
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Posted - 29 April 2006 : 7:20:51 PM
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I've been using G-Line for years mate can't fault it. However I hav'nt tried this new stuff.
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richox12
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Posted - 01 May 2006 : 4:08:45 PM
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| Yet two more cases of spools with bull**** labels then ? I bet trading standards would love it. |
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ade125
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Midlands West
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Posted - 13 May 2006 : 9:25:37 PM
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I totally agree - I don't know how they're allowed to get away with it. When I first saw "Super" G-Line couldn't wait to give it a try. I had some difficulty finding it locally but a chance visit to a well known company 'up north' paid off. I bought two spools, one 0.10mm quoted at 3.5lbs and one 0.12mm supposedly with a BS of 5.1lbs. My delight soon evaporated however when a quick 'tug test' in the car snapped the 0.10mm like cotton - even without scales it was clear this was nowhere near the 3.5lbs BS quoted. I subsequently set about more detailed testing once I got home.
Using a set a Salter scales (proven accurate to within 2oz)and a specially adapted water bottle I ran several dry tests. The line was wrapped and taped to avoid the use of any knots. Even so, the BEST the 0.10mm could manage was a meagre 1lb13oz. The 0.12mm didn't fair much better breaking a full 2lbs lower than the quoted 5.1lbs.
On the plus side, the line does have a feeling of quality about it. It is very smooth, supple and has good stretch. These facts alone have persuaded me to load up a reel with the 0.12mm and take it out on the local canal. I'm afraid the 0.10mm just didn't inspire the same level of confidence and was unceremoneously despatched to the bin. |
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frans
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Posted - 02 June 2006 : 08:32:04 AM
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The Super G does break a lot easier than Silk Shock and also easier than the normal G Line. There's nothing super about it.
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adzinderbyshire
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Posted - 23 August 2006 : 9:15:40 PM
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| i have done similar tests on most hi-tec monos on the market and found silk shock and maver genesis smart to be BY FAR the strongest lines out for their diameters and they both are very close to their stated diameters when checked with an accurate micrometer. |
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KevC
LIVERPOOL WANDERER
Merseyside
England
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Posted - 24 August 2006 : 4:08:07 PM
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| Sounds good, the maver genesis is cheap on ebay, 4.5quid for 150m, free delivery! the silk shock is good but bloody expensive. |
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leo
South Yorkshire
England
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Posts: 604
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Posted - 24 August 2006 : 8:43:49 PM
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| i use drennan rig line for all my hook lenth's verry strong for diameter. |
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neal666
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Posted - 24 August 2006 : 10:08:27 PM
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is it true the perston powerline is one of the worst offenders for false b/s and diameters?
i have been using the drennan rig line which is ok but have just got some WB CLARKE which i have heard is the dog`s. |
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KevC
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Posted - 25 August 2006 : 12:31:30 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by neal666
is it true the perston powerline is one of the worst offenders for false b/s and diameters?
i have been using the drennan rig line which is ok but have just got some WB CLARKE which i have heard is the dog`s.
from the advanced angling time yes! the actual dimeter is 0.02 more than that stated diameter. I don't really like it's so strechy also. I also bought WB CLARKE honesltly don't really like it. The shimano silk shock is still the best. |
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maxwell_hung
caster blaster
South Yorkshire
Botswana
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Posts: 1870
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Posted - 25 August 2006 : 3:22:59 PM
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| The fact is they pretty much all lie so the best thing to do is find something you like, know it's strengths and limits and that does a job for you and stick with it. |
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stikflote
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Posted - 23 March 2007 : 11:31:31 PM
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| ost my line is daiwa sensor on all my reels ,but i use preston power on my pole rigs no probs, did use some silk shock for hook lenghs but didnt like it |
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strat2
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Posted - 28 March 2007 : 6:05:20 PM
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| to be honest the new super G line kinks very easy and i prefer to use powerline on the rod hook links and fox micron on the pole... even though i have maver extreme,drennan, berkley, middy, garbolino and silstar |
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cess monkey
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Posted - 30 April 2007 : 11:30:27 PM
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I used to use trabucco diamond for rigs and hooklengths but when my local shop stopped stocking it i switched to silk shock and i can`t fault it.
As maxwell said , find a line you like and stick with it. |
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maxwell_hung
caster blaster
South Yorkshire
Botswana
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Posted - 01 May 2007 : 09:24:23 AM
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cess never used the diamond that's available in this country but I use diamond race for my rigs which comes on 1000mtr spools. You can get it from here -> http://pianetapesca.it/show-bin/sho...aPg8o0dzO0bl
If you ever get any email them regarding postage, they will do a cheaper postage option but don't put it on the site. I haven't bought any from these yet though, I haven't run out of my other stock yet :) |
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Posted - 01 May 2007 : 12:57:03 PM
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| I'm with you cess monkey. I too used to use Trabucco Diamond. The Silk Shock, however, totally eclipses it as it is of similar diameter and reliability but has no memory at all. |
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strat2
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Posted - 01 May 2007 : 6:18:56 PM
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its knot stength too guys that weakens it ! u can actually test the bs of a line cuz u either have to tie it or squeeze it to grip this weakens it!
i use power line for my rod hl and cant fault it its strong and breaks above the stated strain! |
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hicko1
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Posted - 02 May 2007 : 09:16:55 AM
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| I have found that powerline is of a much larger diameter than whats stated on the spool though |
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adzinderbyshire
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Posted - 02 May 2007 : 10:08:54 PM
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i have tested all trabucco lines and not impressed at all. Silk shock is still number 1, with maver genesis a close 2nd. Preston powerline does have a use as it is very abrasion resistant which suits heavy duty bagging with thicker diameters but as mentioned it is 0.02mm thicker than stated diameters.
The lines i am yet to test are: the new maver genesis 2 and the new garboline.
if anybody has used them and can compare them with silk shock or original genesis i would be very interested to hear about it! |
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Useless
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Posted - 18 May 2007 : 2:12:44 PM
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It's a limited selection but if you want to know how certain brands of line perform check out this website...
http://www.eftta.com/english/line_t...492489148453
Myself I'm currently using the ETTA approved Waku Stroft for all my fishing. I like it, it can be a tad thicker than stated but it's good stuff and does everything I need it to, but having seen the results again I'll definitely be having a look at the 'Korum reel line'. In the grand scheme of things I suppose 'Silk Shock' fairs quite well. The diameter is quite accurate but it does break below it's stated strength. As for 'Trabucco Super Elite', Jeez, how embarrassing is that for the manufacturer? |
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