I've been intrigued with a chap doing fishing videos on You-Tube called Danny. He has a blog called ''satonmyperch''.
He uses Bayer Perlon for all his hook-lengths, wait for it; In 1.7 and 2.1 the former being for roach and dace, the later for chub.
Now his chub don't run as big as mine, but I did have spool of 2.1 and took a close look at it today. What I noticed about it was just how soft and smooth it was compared to lots of the high tech lines I've been paying for! Yes, its thick compared to the new stuff, but I honestly wonder if that matters as long as the bait you're using is presented well and naturally. When you watch the above videos mentioned, Danny lands a 10lb carp on the 1.7lb and the bend in his Acolyte Plus would suggest it breaks well above the stated 1.7. Most of his chub are modest but many are caught in fast water.
So I'm just thinking out loud, what would happen if this season I fined down and used the 2.1 and 3.2 for some of my chub and barbel fishing when the river allows (clear and not pounding through) I'm also informed the line does not get damaged easy, or kink or pig-tail like lots of the high tech stuff. I'd imagine it would have some decent stretch in it too.
If anyone is using it right now, I'd love to know how you feel. At around £4.75 for 100 meters posted, it's much cheaper than many of the lines I'm using, and the suppleness could be important too?
Rich.
He uses Bayer Perlon for all his hook-lengths, wait for it; In 1.7 and 2.1 the former being for roach and dace, the later for chub.
Now his chub don't run as big as mine, but I did have spool of 2.1 and took a close look at it today. What I noticed about it was just how soft and smooth it was compared to lots of the high tech lines I've been paying for! Yes, its thick compared to the new stuff, but I honestly wonder if that matters as long as the bait you're using is presented well and naturally. When you watch the above videos mentioned, Danny lands a 10lb carp on the 1.7lb and the bend in his Acolyte Plus would suggest it breaks well above the stated 1.7. Most of his chub are modest but many are caught in fast water.
So I'm just thinking out loud, what would happen if this season I fined down and used the 2.1 and 3.2 for some of my chub and barbel fishing when the river allows (clear and not pounding through) I'm also informed the line does not get damaged easy, or kink or pig-tail like lots of the high tech stuff. I'd imagine it would have some decent stretch in it too.
If anyone is using it right now, I'd love to know how you feel. At around £4.75 for 100 meters posted, it's much cheaper than many of the lines I'm using, and the suppleness could be important too?
Rich.