80pruf Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 Anybody ever used Berkley Iron Silk? I was hoping to get some feedback on this line. Quote
Uncle Leo Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 That is real tough line. A bit stiff and hate the color. If they ever make it clear a true winner. Would only use it stained water. Quote
80pruf Posted August 19, 2009 Author Posted August 19, 2009 Thanks Leo. I did some searching on the internet and saw that apparently when it first hit the market they had some issues with it breaking at the knot. I can get a smokin' deal on some at the local tackle shop and it felt like good line but I didn't tie any knots with it and if it breaks (a lot) at the knot then its not a deal at any price. But I know that not everybody likes everything. I was hoping to get more reviews (like yours) from some die hards. thanks Quote
Uncle Leo Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 I never experienced any knot problems using a Palomar. Quote
cyph3r Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 ive used it for a season or two...didnt have any knot issues, but it wasnt a groundbreaking line by any means. Quote
basser89 Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 Never had any knot issues with it either. I found it had WAY too much memory for me! Quote
Bronzefly Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 Maybe I had some batches - and I tried a few, but it was some of the worst line I've ever used... I wouldn't take any if it was free - not trying to be harsh, just honest! Quote
fathom Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 must have gotten the first gen, as well. too much memory and way too many breakoffs. Quote
Scorpio Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 I use it as backing. Works great for that...but then what line doesn't. Quote
Bass4Me007 Posted August 20, 2009 Posted August 20, 2009 I am one who loved the line for many reasons ... I so wanted it to work ... but, I was also one who had knots fail over and over again. This is the only line I've ever used that I will absolutely never use again. And I've even used Vanish! Even had them send me new line after talking to Berkley on the phone. Always breakage at the knot, no matter what knot I tried. I gave it more than enough trials. Quote
Super User .ghoti. Posted August 20, 2009 Super User Posted August 20, 2009 Maybe I had some batches - and I tried a few, but it was some of the worst line I've ever used... I wouldn't take any if it was free - not trying to be harsh, just honest! I could not agree more. Quote
Super User cart7t Posted August 20, 2009 Super User Posted August 20, 2009 It reminded me of that green wire the florists use when making flower arrangements. Quote
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