hawgchaser Posted June 19, 2008 Author Posted June 19, 2008 Get you some Trilene Big Game and see how you like it. I switched many years ago and like it a lot. Use the green instead of the clear. I like big game but not on my spinning reels. I used it for years... Quote
Steve Zodiac Posted March 20, 2023 Posted March 20, 2023 I've recently been given a spool of Trilene XL 9lbs at 0.22mm diameter, least that's what it says on the label. I was sure the 0.22mm was 6lbs breaking strain but this clearly says 9lbs. Oh.. and it breaks at 6lbs. Anyone else found this? Quote
BayouSlide Posted March 20, 2023 Posted March 20, 2023 Don't use mono anymore except on ultralight gear, but when I do Trilene XL is my choice. It seems accurate on breaking strength to me, even my older spools. Steve Zodiac, perhaps you simply have an old/poorly stored/bad spool. Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted March 20, 2023 Global Moderator Posted March 20, 2023 37 minutes ago, Steve Zodiac said: I've recently been given a spool of Trilene XL 9lbs at 0.22mm diameter, least that's what it says on the label. I was sure the 0.22mm was 6lbs breaking strain but this clearly says 9lbs. Oh.. and it breaks at 6lbs. Anyone else found this? Turn the box upside down and the 9 becomes a 6! 1 2 Quote
Steve Zodiac Posted March 20, 2023 Posted March 20, 2023 24 minutes ago, BayouSlide said: Don't use mono anymore except on ultralight gear, but when I do Trilene XL is my choice. It seems accurate on breaking strength to me, even my older spools. Steve Zodiac, perhaps you simply have an old/poorly stored/bad spool. That Berkley website lists 0.22mm as 6lbs but this, a new spool of 0.22mm has 9lbs on the label is my question. Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted March 20, 2023 Global Moderator Posted March 20, 2023 6 minutes ago, Steve Zodiac said: That Berkley website lists 0.22mm as 6lbs but this, a new spool of 0.22mm has 9lbs on the label is my question. Sounds like a typo Quote
N.Y. Yankee Posted March 20, 2023 Posted March 20, 2023 I've used XL for 30 years for everything from trout to bass, carp, pike, panfish etc. It has always done a respectable job and held knots before I knew what good knots were. I know this is an old thread, just wanted to add my two cents worth. 2 Quote
Super User Deleted account Posted March 20, 2023 Super User Posted March 20, 2023 999 is the sign of the beast (and Zombie) in Australia... 1 1 Quote
waymont Posted March 20, 2023 Posted March 20, 2023 As far as Maxima goes, I much prefer XL. Xl works great from 4-8lb test for me, exclusively on spinning rods. 1 Quote
Super User Jar11591 Posted March 20, 2023 Super User Posted March 20, 2023 15 years later, yes I still use XL. 8 and 10lb, but have used every size from 4-12. I don’t think there is a more user friendly line. 2 Quote
Super User TOXIC Posted March 20, 2023 Super User Posted March 20, 2023 Before I was pro staff with bass pro, my favorite mono line of all time was Trilene Tournament Strength in photochromic. Came in a gold box and was the best Senko line on the market. Highly visible above water, invisible under water and strong as piano wire while still casting like dream. It got discontinued. Once I went with Bass Pro I starting using the Excel mono. It’s hit or miss. Some good spools, some not so good. Quote
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