govallis Posted September 27, 2020 Posted September 27, 2020 Many talks about CXX, and its memory/stiffness. Then why nobody's interested in the Stren Brute Strength, supposed to be CXX without memory? It is even stupidly underrated its pounds exactly like the CXX, for example, 8# is really a 16# line. Quote
Super User FishTank Posted September 27, 2020 Super User Posted September 27, 2020 Not 100% sure but I don't think they make it anymore. It was good tough line but it had a huge diameter compared to others. The 12lb had a diameter of .016 which equivalent to 20lb Trilene XL or 17lb CXX. If memory serves me right, this line was tough but became softer and stretchier with use. The more deformed it got, the more it was prone to brake offs. This probably can be said about a lot of lines though. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted September 28, 2020 Global Moderator Posted September 28, 2020 Never heard of it. I like Stren High Impact though. Pretty similar to Big Game. Quote
govallis Posted September 29, 2020 Author Posted September 29, 2020 On 9/27/2020 at 2:55 PM, FishTank said: Not 100% sure but I don't think they make it anymore. It was good tough line but it had a huge diameter compared to others. The 12lb had a diameter of .016 which equivalent to 20lb Trilene XL or 17lb CXX. If memory serves me right, this line was tough but became softer and stretchier with use. The more deformed it got, the more it was prone to brake offs. This probably can be said about a lot of lines though. Yeah, after some more searching, nowhere to find this line anymore. I guess CXX is still the strongest line widely available today? I have done lots of tests recently, CXX beats all other lines at the same or larger measured diameter, including Izorline Platinum and Yo-Zuri Hybrid. One special thing about CXX: it still holds its full strength after been overly stretched to break, which means this line won't give unexpected breakages. Or put it this way: you don't need to worry about the line's strength weaken by excessive stretching after a pull out of snag or a fight with a big fish, just keep fishing. On 9/27/2020 at 2:55 PM, FishTank said: Not 100% sure but I don't think they make it anymore. It was good tough line but it had a huge diameter compared to others. The 12lb had a diameter of .016 which equivalent to 20lb Trilene XL or 17lb CXX. If memory serves me right, this line was tough but became softer and stretchier with use. The more deformed it got, the more it was prone to brake offs. This probably can be said about a lot of lines though. Yeah, after some more searching, nowhere to find this line anymore. Still strange though that never any talk about it here. I guess CXX is still the strongest line widely available today? I have done lots of tests recently, CXX beats all other lines at the same or larger measured diameter, including Izorline Platinum and Yo-Zuri Hybrid. One special thing about CXX: it still holds its full strength after been overly stretched to break, which means this line won't give unexpected breakages. Or put it this way: you don't need to worry about the line's strength weaken by excessive stretching after a pull out of snag or a fight with a big fish, just keep fishing. 1 Quote
Super User FishTank Posted September 29, 2020 Super User Posted September 29, 2020 10 hours ago, govallis said: Yeah, after some more searching, nowhere to find this line anymore. I guess CXX is still the strongest line widely available today? I have done lots of tests recently, CXX beats all other lines at the same or larger m Yeah, after some more searching, nowhere to find this line anymore. Still strange though that never any talk about it here. I guess CXX is still the strongest line widely available today? I have done lots of tests recently, CXX beats all other lines at the same or larger measured diameter, including Izorline Platinum and Yo-Zuri Hybrid. One special thing about CXX: it still holds its full strength after been overly stretched to break, which means this line won't give unexpected breakages. Or put it this way: you don't need to worry about the line's strength weaken by excessive stretching after a pull out of snag or a fight with a big fish, just keep fishing. I have been using CXX for a few years on a couple of set ups and once you get past the memory, it's great line. I never have had issue with it. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted September 29, 2020 Super User Posted September 29, 2020 4 hours ago, FishTank said: I have been using CXX for a few years on a couple of set ups and once you get past the memory, it's great line. I never have had issue with it. So if she weren't so ugly she'd be pretty? Quote
govallis Posted September 30, 2020 Author Posted September 30, 2020 15 hours ago, FishTank said: I have been using CXX for a few years on a couple of set ups and once you get past the memory, it's great line. I never have had issue with it. I only use 8# (0.32 mm actually 16#) and 6# (0.25 actually 10#), no memory or any line management or casting issue. 4# is not that strong, about 5-6# to break at 0.20 mm (quite thin). Quote
Super User islandbass Posted September 30, 2020 Super User Posted September 30, 2020 11 hours ago, roadwarrior said: So if she weren't so ugly she'd be pretty? Yeah. Pretty ugly, lol. Quote
Super User Maxximus Redneckus Posted September 30, 2020 Super User Posted September 30, 2020 On 9/28/2020 at 2:10 AM, Bluebasser86 said: Never heard of it. I like Stren High Impact though. Pretty similar to Big Game. Im thinking they come off the same machine...same labels and such only diff is yardage and price 1 Quote
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