Nanofil- What's The Skinny?

[philsoreel]

So, how are you guys liking it? Is it stronger or weaker than advertised? Is there anything it offers that the other million lines out there don't?

[senile1]

I read a little blurb about it in Missouri Game and Fish magazine and the author stated that he could cast noticeably further with the thinner line. He said it actually took some getting used to because he was over-shooting his targets. However, I haven't tried it so I can't say anything with any degree of certainty.

Other than that, the link below is another thread ongoing about Nanofil and its visibility underwater.

[jignfule]

I've used 12# Nano on my Stradic Cl4,nrx852s combo for a couple months now. I use it straight with no leader, so far I'm impressed. It's sensitive with zero stretch. I'm not sure I'm convinced it casts that much further. I tie the recommended double polamar and never had any issues other than watching for fray line around the hook and re-tie a little more often. I personal hate the white color and try to darken an 18-24" section with a sharpie, but the color doesn't last long. Does the color bother the fish? I'm sure it probably bothers me more, but there may come a day that a less visible line may be preferred, though I've caught many fish on Nano so far.

[philsoreel]

Thanks

[dude loves to fish]

I used it a couple of times and yes you can cast longer but it does fray. I am also having trouble with the line breaking and I can't tell if it's breaking at the hook or other places. I pulled it off my reel just for the uncertainty that I had - was it gonna break with a fish on.

[QUAKEnSHAKE]

My best outing with senkos this year was with Nano#6. Lake has around 15' visability and only 22-25' deep. In 10fow very clear to bottom I can see senko 40 feet away or so and watch bass take senko so line vis didnt seem to matter tnen. Nor does it seem to matter much with PP/nightcrawler in same water.

BUT I lost a fish in weeds. I was a bit surprised really I was not yanking but steady pull and still the line or knot gave not sure, I could feel the weeds and fish moving and just snap. With 8#power pro fish has got in weeds and steady pull brings in fish large weed clump and all. So some confidence has been lost and now NANO is on the bluegill set-up and PP back for bass.

Offers great manageability on spinning reels no twists coils and I think the lighter the lure the better the added distance. On heavier lures distance seems same to me compared to 8#PP.