Information about different YGK braided fishing line...?

[Elezen]

Anybody have somes source to show what are the comparison between each YGK model... like what are each model for ?
I'm mostly using soft swimbait (keitech) , chatterbait and swim jig... if anybody know which YGK model should i go for feel free to share the information

Thank you!!

[redmeansdistortion]

I use those same baits and run the #0.8 YGK X-braid.  Works great!

[FishTank]

Here is their website.  

 

https://xbraidygk.jp/

 

Here are the ones I have tried.....

 

Ohdragon - Sinking braid. My favorite for Ned Rigs on spinning gear but not as abrasion resistant as others 

 

OLLTOLOS PE WX8P-1 - Great jig line. Slick and easy to cast. Only available in heavy sizes.

 

Upgrade - Great all around line. I have used it on both spinning and casting

 

Zone Finesse - Lighter, softer line. Great for BFS gear but it can be finicky

 

Super Jigman - Good all around line. Slightly slicker than Upgrade

 

Unless you're fishing heavy cover (weeds and grass), I would use leader on all of these lines.

[Elezen]

39 minutes ago, FishTank said:

Here is there website.  

 

https://xbraidygk.jp/

 

Here are the ones I have tried.....

 

Ohdragon - Sinking braid. My favorite for Ned Rigs on spinning gear but not as abrasion resistant as others 

 

OLLTOLOS PE WX8P-1 - Great jig line. Slick and easy to cast. Only available in heavy sizes.

 

Upgrade - Great all around line. I have used it on both spinning and casting

 

Zone Finesse - Lighter, softer line. Great for BFS gear but it can be finicky

 

Super Jigman - Good all around line. Slightly slicker than Upgrade

 

Unless you're fishing heavy cover (weeds and grass), I would use leader on all of these lines.

Thank you!

[redmeansdistortion]

Watch Amazon for the YGK Upgrade, they have the multi color on sale from time to time.

[Elezen]

3 hours ago, redmeansdistortion said:

Watch Amazon for the YGK Upgrade, they have the multi color on sale from time to time.

Amazon.ca is hella pricy and the .com or .jp dont ship ygk to Canada
I'm trying to find where i can buy it... aliexpress is an option but idk which one is real or which one is fake lol...
digitaka/japantackle seems alright but shipping is like 20$ usd (safest option here i think)

[redmeansdistortion]

9 minutes ago, Elezen said:

Amazon.ca is hella pricy and the .com or .jp dont ship ygk to Canada
I'm trying to find where i can buy it... aliexpress is an option but idk which one is real or which one is fake lol...
digitaka/japantackle seems alright but shipping is like 20$ usd (safest option here i think)

If you're buying from AliExpress, read the reviews.  If there are a lot of reviews and they're good, it's probably safe to assume the line is authentic.  Where in Canada are you?  If you're in SW Ontario, I'm right across the river in Wyandotte.  I could give you a hand.

[Elezen]

35 minutes ago, redmeansdistortion said:

If you're buying from AliExpress, read the reviews.  If there are a lot of reviews and they're good, it's probably safe to assume the line is authentic.  Where in Canada are you?  If you're in SW Ontario, I'm right across the river in Wyandotte.  I could give you a hand.

Montreal
But yeah will pay attention to review like u say its worth a try since they arent that "expensive" on aliexpress

[bulldog1935]

Here's where I buy most of my JDM lines and JDM lures

https://fishingshop.kiwi/category/Fishing-Lines/Pe-Line/Pe-Line-Ygk/

[Elezen]

21 hours ago, FishTank said:

Super Jigman - Good all around line. Slightly slicker than Upgrade

I bought the x8 super jigman and saw on a few website it mention being a saltwater fishing line? Did u use it for freshwater or saltwater? Ty

[FishTank]

@Elezen       Freshwater. A lot of their lines are designed for salt but work fine in freshwater. 

 

 

[Elezen]

4 hours ago, FishTank said:

@Elezen       Freshwater. A lot of their lines are designed for salt but work fine in freshwater. 

 

 

Thank i bought a spool of 300m 0.8 for my vanquish 2023 C3000XG  will receive both together (might need to add quite a lot of mono backing to fill it up since it fit 400m of size 1 pe)

[FishTank]

On 6/1/2024 at 5:47 PM, Elezen said:

Thank i bought a spool of 300m 0.8 for my vanquish 2023 C3000XG  will receive both together (might need to add quite a lot of mono backing to fill it up since it fit 400m of size 1 pe)

 

Great reel. It should be a blast. I have the C2500S and it has been just a pleasure to fish. The drag is second to none. It's probably the best spinning reel ever made. I like it better than the Stellas I have tried (don't own one).

 

400m of PE #1 is a lot of line. I would definitely put some backing on it. What rod are you putting it on?  

[Elezen]

On 6/1/2024 at 6:30 PM, FishTank said:

 

Great reel. It should be a blast. I have the C2500S and it has been just a pleasure to fish. The drag is second to none. It's probably the best spinning reel ever made. I like it better than the Stellas I have tried (don't own one).

 

400m of PE #1 is a lot of line. I would definitely put some backing on it. What rod are putting it on?  

Will be using it on my LTB 7'1" Medium Fast for now