Got Nanofil On Sale -- Mini Review Added

[QUAKEnSHAKE]

I ventured over to Dick's Sporting Goods today and noticed they have ALL line 20% off that ends in .99 so grabbed some Nanofil #6 which is $19.99 and got the 20% off. It didnt ring-up this way had to mention it to the cashier.

Now just figure which set-up to put it on.

One thing Ive not read much on is the breaking strength of this line. I sort-of wanted to get #4 test for my UL set-up but just couldnt go that low for my piece of mind. I know its my UL set-up but I use 8/1 PP on it now. I fish around rocks and do catch bass catfish on it.

Have any here read of the actual strength of the line?

[.ghoti.]

Here's the chart Berkley has published.

NanoFil Diameter (in.) Mono Equiv (in.)

6lb .005 .009

8lb .006 .010

10lb .007 .011

12lb .008 .013

This suggests that their 6lb test line is indeed 6lb test, with a much smaller diameter than mono 6lb test.

[shootermcbob]

Looking at the chart, it suggests that anglers could go with 10 lb test Nanofil and still have line smaller in diameter than 6 lb mono.

I may have to try some of this line, just to see if the casting distance is increased as much as they say.

would also be interested in real-life experiences with strength and casting distance of this line

[QUAKEnSHAKE]

Got to use the stuff for a 1-1/2hr not that much time to critique it but initally the distance as compared to 10#PP on same combo is well not much difference and no wind at all to deal with. I went with my Med Lt set-up which is a Stradic 1000 and Avid 8' MedLt Mod rod throwing nightcrawlers. I use worms a lot so very fimiliar with the distance I get but with little worms I think my distace wasnt changed much at all. My PP is well broken-in IDK if nanofil needs some time to loosen a bit.

After my first catch I did notice that the line started to stick on the next cast. I was like huh so I slowly pulled on the line and yes it was slightly sticking. So I made a few other cast and sticking went away. Caught another bass and so following cast made sure to look at this and yes the line stuck/dig in again. This may be due to the weightless crawler use but didnt think this would happen with this line. The line does cast smoothly so when it catches its noticeable. I just today re-spooled the line and got it on tighter.

I used the nanofil knot and left about 1/8" tag and after the 5 fish caught tne tag same lenght so the knot didn slip with these small bass. One bass the 2nd pictured was in weed mat and it took some pulling to get it along with a pound of weeds.

Sensitivity will need more time with but I did loose 2 crawlers and didnt feel a thing so that had me puzzeled I saw the line move but didnt feel it no doubt in my mind I would have felt it with PP done that literally hundres of times. Oh yeah the line very easy to see even with my dark lens sunglasses on.

[Crestliner2008]

I just picked up a spool of 2# test and 12# test Nanofil at Cabelas this morning. Wish I'd had known about the Dick's discounting the stuff!

I already have a spinning reel filled with 10# test which I really love. No wind knots as yet, it casts beautifully and is strong as all get out. Trying to break this stuff off, you'd best toss an anchor out first!

Can't wait to try the 2# test on fall crappie this season.

[QUAKEnSHAKE]

Here a couple more nanofil catches via senko, on tight line can really feel the ticks and release of pressure when a fish bites so that better than my lack of feel on slack line as mentioned above.

Ill add that though the fish Im catching arent big up to 15" they are off the bottom in weeds and I use the Naonofil knot have not had an issue/loss yet.