YGK Soul Sinking Braid

[5/0]

Tried this line for the first time this past weekend. Fished it on a spinning outfit using a 3/16 oz shaky head with a 6 1/2” worm. It didn’t appear to sink any more rapidly than Power Pro Spectra, and it’s manageability seemed the same. I’ve got to qualify these observations by saying I’m not very experienced using braided line. The PP and this line are the only two braids I’ve used. Maybe over time I can be a better judge of a lines capabilities. But I did catch a 3.76 spot using that rig so I’m happy!

Maybe someone else whose used this line can offer a better critique on it’s strong and weak points.

 

Joe

[Team9nine]

Been nothing but impressed with it so far. Used it all fall/winter. Liked it so much, I bought a 2nd spool. Regular PP is my main braid, but at this point I like the YGK better for what I’m using it for. Only wish I could get it in micro sizes (have 10# and 14#).

[5/0]

9 minutes ago, Team9nine said:

Been nothing but impressed with it so far. Used it all fall/winter. Liked it so much, I bought a 2nd spool. Regular PP is my main braid, but at this point I like the YGK better for what I’m using it for.

What impresses you most about it?

[Team9nine]

9 hours ago, 5/0 said:

What impresses you most about it?

Limpness right out of the package. Also very small diameter, good color. Casts well - above average. Holds FG and other connecting knots securely. Not certain yet on the sinking claim.

[FryDog62]

48 minutes ago, Team9nine said:

Limpness right out of the package. Also very small diameter, good color. Casts well - above average. Holds FG and other connecting knots securely. Not certain yet on the sinking claim.

I’ve been thinking about ordering some this Spring.  We are ice-up until April, so if you gain any further perspective on sink rate in the next couple months, let us know.  Thx

[Team9nine]

On 2/19/2020 at 8:46 AM, FryDog62 said:

I’ve been thinking about ordering some this Spring.  We are ice-up until April, so if you gain any further perspective on sink rate in the next couple months, let us know.  Thx

Got around to doing the sink rate test I wanted to on this line. Using a 6 inch deep wide pool of tap water at 70 deg. F in a clear glass container so I could observe. I measured 2 inch segments of straight braid (PP), YGK112 sinking braid, and clear nylon line (Stren). Density should be as follows:

 

Braid = 0.97 g/cm3

YGK = 1.12 g/cm3

nylon = 1.14 g/cm3

 

I set each segment individually on the waters surface as they all floated due to surface tension. I then used the sharp end of a small paring knife to push each segment just below the waters surface by pushing down on the middle of the segment until submerged. At that point, I watched through the glass to see how each piece responded.

 

As expected, the true braid segment would continuously rise slowly to the water surface and float being less dense than water (water is generally considered 1.0 g/cm3, but that is at its most dense state (40 deg.). At 70 degrees, it's slightly less (0.998 g/cm3)).

 

The nylon segment immediately sank to the bottom of the container when pushed below surface tension...not crazy fast but steadily.

 

The YGK segment also sank to the bottom of the container, though it semed to be a little slower than the nylon, even having the one cut end that wanted to stay near the surface until I pushed it below separately.

 

End result - the claim is confirmed. YGK sinking braid does, in fact, sink on it's own accord once it breaks the surface tension of the water, similar to, but apparently somewhat slower than nylon line. Literature I've read states that the YGK line has a silicon coating (most silicon is also denser than water), so it might be the case that after use and wear and the initial coating worn down (or off), the end result might be slightly different.

[jimmyjoe]

   Surface tension is a big issue with many lines. Just go to a housewares store and buy one of those 4 oz. spray bottles from the laundry section. Put about 1 dropof Dawn in it and fill with water.

   Before you start fishing, spray the line on the spool. It'll sink SO much better, because the soap - even as weak and dilute as it is - will cut surface tension.

   Don't use more than 1 drop of soap per 4 oz.. Nobody wants to leave soap residue in the water.    jj