BigDK415 Posted April 24, 2016 Posted April 24, 2016 Looking for a low stretch and low memory monofilament... And recommendations? Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted April 24, 2016 Super User Posted April 24, 2016 That may be the definition of "oxymoron". 2 Quote
BigDK415 Posted April 24, 2016 Author Posted April 24, 2016 2 minutes ago, new2BC4bass said: That may be the definition of "oxymoron". I know these are characteristics of flouro but I need something that doesn't sink as fast. I need it for shallow crankbaits Quote
Kevin22 Posted April 24, 2016 Posted April 24, 2016 13 minutes ago, A-Jay said: A-Jay I have one of those spools of 6# I scored for $10. Surprisingly it doesn't have much stretch! Pretty good line. Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted April 24, 2016 Super User Posted April 24, 2016 22 minutes ago, A-Jay said: A-Jay I assume this line is no longer made???? OP. Check out Spiderwire's Ultracast Ultimate Mono. A friend tells me it is the best mono he has ever used. I've got some 12# to try. My problem is I'm not sure which reel I put it on. 1 Quote
Super User Scott F Posted April 24, 2016 Super User Posted April 24, 2016 29 minutes ago, BigDK415 said: I know these are characteristics of flouro but I need something that doesn't sink as fast. I need it for shallow crankbaits Define "low stretch". Flouro also doesn't sink that fast. But no mono or FC line could ever really be called low stretch especially if compared to braid. Quote
Allen Der Posted April 24, 2016 Posted April 24, 2016 I use trilene and sufix siege. personally I dont think either one stretches very much 2 Quote
Cgrinder Posted April 24, 2016 Posted April 24, 2016 Fluorocarbon sinking shouldn't make shallow cranks run deeper. That has more to do with line diameter and rod position. However Fluorocarbon isn't usually low stretch. If you must have low stretch, braid is a good option for shallow cranking, especially around grass. Quote
Super User WRB Posted April 24, 2016 Super User Posted April 24, 2016 Blackwater Toray BAWO polyimde mono and Sunline Armilo Defier Nylon mono are both premium lines that meet your needs. Tom 2 Quote
stlaw77 Posted April 24, 2016 Posted April 24, 2016 Sunline Defier, least memory of any line I have used. 2 Quote
SDoolittle Posted April 24, 2016 Posted April 24, 2016 10 hours ago, A-Jay said: A-Jay Stren Magnaflex! Man, I miss that stuff! 1 Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted April 24, 2016 Super User Posted April 24, 2016 Sunline Armillo Defier http://www.sunlineamerica.com/shooter-defier-armilo/ 1 Quote
Super User smalljaw67 Posted April 24, 2016 Super User Posted April 24, 2016 I started using Spiderwire Ultimate Mono, it has a thin diameter and was advertised as the lowest stretch mono on the market. After using 6lb, 8lb, 10lb, and 14lb line last year I can say without a doubt it is my line of choice anymore. I use Berkley Big Game on my cranking rods but spinnerbait, chatterbait, and bottom contact baits all have the Spiderwire Ultracast Ultimate mono on. The pros are that the line diameter per strength rating is great and it is very low stretch with fantastic abrasion resistance. The cons to it are that it acts like fluorocarbon in that you need to give it 2 spritzes of KVD line and lure conditioner after is has been on your reel for a week or so. I can deal with the memory because the line and lure conditioner works well but some may not like the memory but if you want low stretch this is the real deal. Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted April 24, 2016 Super User Posted April 24, 2016 1 hour ago, S. Doolittle said: Stren Magnaflex! Man, I miss that stuff! Stumbled across an old spool and tried it. Found it to be very mono-like. Great knot & abrasion strength, Solid diameter to strength ratio and perhaps a little less stretch especially in the 17 lb and up. Bulk spools were very reasonably priced - so I change it Often, which for me, is the only way to go with mono. Used it exclusively in Mexico - worked well. A-Jay Quote
powerduster Posted April 25, 2016 Posted April 25, 2016 I have been using a brand called sakuma for over a year now, and it is my favorite monofilament I ever used. Prior to that it used to be momoi and yozuri. It doesn't feel like your typical mono either. It's soft, supple, and line memory has never been an issue. The best way I can describe it is that it's floss like. And because of that likeness, it's very easy to tie. I don't even lube it. I think you'll like it. Quote
Super User ChrisD46 Posted April 25, 2016 Super User Posted April 25, 2016 DSG : Sufix Super 21 - Designed to have up to 40% less stretch than other comparable mono lines . Quote
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