Nanofil Fraying Experience

[jignfule]

As most of you know nanofil has a great tendency to fray. My experience is that the first 5-10 ft especially needs to be checked frequently. I have lost two nice jigs on 3-4 pounders right at the boat. My fault, I should have been more dilligent with my inspection. What was tough was last time out I had a huge hit that took the tip of my rod into the water and snapped the nanofil. Another lost jig, but I sure would have like to have got a look at the hawg that did it. I will still continue to use nanofil in some application and hope I've learn my lesson to inspect and retie often. For those using this stuff do yourself a favor and inspect frequently and don't take a chance when you see a fray.

[roadwarrior]

Well, too many negative reviews...I suggest buying something else.

[cueball]

I suggest using a leader for added abrasion resistance

[moguy1973]

Too expensive to have the problems with it when there is line that works as well or better without the issues and is much cheaper.

[RyneB]

Im not questioning you, but if i had that many break offs, i would HAVE to change my line. What do you like about the line that makes you use it? If i had that many break offs, i could not fish with that line.

[slonezp]

I spooled up last year on 1 rig. Just pulled it off and replaced it with flouro. Wasn't was what I was expecting.

[jignfule]

Im not questioning you, but if i had that many break offs, i would HAVE to change my line. What do you like about the line that makes you use it? If i had that many break offs, i could not fish with that line.

Hey, question me all you want. I like it's castablity and low stretch quality and it's sensitivity. Also I feel I probably could have avoided the break-offs if I would have taken the time to inspected and retied more often. Though retying every few fish seems to disquailify the nanofil as a desirable alternative to other lines.

[QUAKEnSHAKE]

As most of you know nanofil has a great tendency to fray. My experience is that the first 5-10 ft especially needs to be checked frequently. I have lost two nice jigs on 3-4 pounders right at the boat. My fault, I should have been more dilligent with my inspection. What was tough was last time out I had a huge hit that took the tip of my rod into the water and snapped the nanofil. Another lost jig, but I sure would have like to have got a look at the hawg that did it. I will still continue to use nanofil in some application and hope I've learn my lesson to inspect and retie often. For those using this stuff do yourself a favor and inspect frequently and don't take a chance when you see a fray.

Why didnt your drag let some line out before your rod getting bent all the way to the water?

Reasons I use it are-Line management, Great sensitivity (better than braid), casting distance. Have a good knot now and havent had a break-off. It found a home on my Croix Elite and when I do switch to like PPS8S there sure is a difference in feedback

[dam0007]

What are you comparing the castability to? Braid, fluoro or mono?

[LgMouthGambler]

What you need to do is throw that crap in the dumpster, and get some better line. Try some YoZuri Hybrid. Easy to cast, and strong as hell.

[QUAKEnSHAKE]

What you need to do is throw that crap in the dumpster, and get some better line. Try some YoZuri Hybrid. Easy to cast, and strong as hell.

I know for a fact Ive caught fish with Nano that I wouldnt have had a chance at with my YZHUS. Reason, I get much more distance with Nano using a senko. I dont think Nano is the best line but it serves a purpose for me and has traits that I find value in and I value it moreso than YZ.

[Bluebasser86]

I've had great success with nanofil but it is a very technique specific line for me. It has no match for castability but it does fray pretty easily. I love the stuff for fishing senkos and swimming grubs in open water though. I always fish it with a fluoro leader and experience zero breakoffs except in situations when it wouldn't have mattered what line I was using. It certainly does not make a good line for bottom contact baits though.

[QUAKEnSHAKE]

I've had great success with nanofil but it is a very technique specific line for me. It has no match for castability but it does fray pretty easily. I love the stuff for fishing senkos and swimming grubs in open water though. I always fish it with a fluoro leader and experience zero breakoffs except in situations when it wouldn't have mattered what line I was using. It certainly does not make a good line for bottom contact baits though.

Yes I agree its not an all around line but has certain areas were it shines. Like with nightcrawlers no weight or say tiny cranks like bitsy minnows. Where I differ is that I very much like to drag a senko on the bottom with it. Had one of my most productive outings this way. The bottom basically just weeds very little rocks or timber.

[BassinLou]

This line has gotten too many negative reviews for me to even remotely try it. From what I can see, yes, its castability seems to be more than other lines, however if you do not want your heart and wallet to be broken again I would seriously consider trying something else.

[MarkH024]

So what is the castability difference between Nano vs all others? Are you getting 10 feet further, 20 feet? 20 yards?

[Bluebasser86]

So what is the castability difference between Nano vs all others? Are you getting 10 feet further, 20 feet? 20 yards?

I couldn't be 100% but I'd guess at least 20 feet and probably much more with spinning gear. It comes off the spool so fast and smooth there just seems to be very little resistance to slow it down. I doubt it will have the same effect with casting gear though.

[OkobojiEagle]

So what is the castability difference between Nano vs all others? Are you getting 10 feet further, 20 feet? 20 yards?

The answer to your question depends on a number of factors. The lighter the weight of the lure the larger difference in distance. The smaller diameter of NanoFil equals a greater casting difference (beware of point where break offs become a problem). NanoFil will cast farther WITH LESS EFFORT which contributes to more accuracy. I characterize this line as having "super-manageable" nylon monofilament characteristics on the spool and "super-charged" braid characteristics on the cast. This opinion comes from using NanoFil on two spinning reels for two seasons and two additional reels (one spinning/ one casting) this season. I fish smallmouth and walleye in rock, weed and open water (no timber); always with a fluoro leader.

oe

[Jim_M]

Been throwing the same spool of 8# Nano for months WITH a short 6# fluoro leader (3 foot) on my DS and Shaky Head set up.

Love it and ironically, catching my best bass yet with it.

Ignorance is bliss I suppose.

[slonezp]

I couldn't be 100% but I'd guess at least 20 feet and probably much more with spinning gear. It comes off the spool so fast and smooth there just seems to be very little resistance to slow it down. I doubt it will have the same effect with casting gear though.

It's designed for spinning gear and they don't recommend it on baitcasters because it will cut into itself. As far as castability, d**n that stuff casts a country mile. I originally bought it in hopes it would last longer around zebra mussels but I was disappointed. The fact that it floats s another thing which makes is limited with presentation. You also need to tie a different knot or it will slip.

[Bluebasser86]

It's designed for spinning gear and they don't recommend it on baitcasters because it will cut into itself. As far as castability, d**n that stuff casts a country mile. I originally bought it in hopes it would last longer around zebra mussels but I was disappointed. The fact that it floats s another thing which makes is limited with presentation. You also need to tie a different knot or it will slip.

I think some of the newer Nanofil is supposed to work on casting gear but I really don't see any situations other than maybe soft sticks/flukes that I'd really like it for casting gear. It is amazing how far that stuff casts, it's great for skipping docks because it comes off the spool so easy. That stuff doesn't stand up to zebra mussels at all, but I haven't found any that does yet. It seems like it bows really bad if the wind is blowing at all which is one of the main reasons I don't like it for bottom contact baits. I always fish it with a short fluoro leader and haven't hand any problems with it.

[OkobojiEagle]

I really don't see any situations other than maybe soft sticks/flukes that I'd really like it for casting gear.

Suspending jerk baits

oe

[Bluebasser86]

Suspending jerk baits

oe

Nanofil floats so I surely wouldn't want to use it for that, along with the visibility issues since I normally use suspending jerkbaits in clear to medium stained water. It sure would cast them a long ways though.

[OkobojiEagle]

I always have a leader tied on to NanoFil. 10lb Berkley Sensation when fishing suspending jerk baits... 6lb or 10lb Trilene 100% Fluorocarbon for other techniques. Everyone has their own preferences, but the slack line sensitivity of NanoFil improves my bite recognition when fishing suspending jerk baits. Your mileage may vary.

oe

[TNBassin']

Well, too many negative reviews...I suggest buying something else.

Agreed.

[craww]

Can't give specifics on casting improvements, but lets just say its VERY, VERY improved. I have a 7' M fast action spiining rod that struggles to load 1/8 lures. I can cast a 1/32 oz spro hair jig into orbit. No other line, even a thinner diameter braid comes close. I have had no issues with abrasion or knots...I can't wait to use it on a true UL when the shad run next year.