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 Jun 15 2005, 02:14 AM
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Dilemna time folks!
I need to dash off to the tackle shop tomorrow to get some new line for the new river season (nowt like being prepared is there?)  Any suggestions for a good reel line suitable for; Float fishing for small fish. Float fishing for decent chub, barbel etc Feeder fishing for decent chub and barbel. Any recommendations please? 
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Jun 15 2005, 02:41 AM
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Townlad,
Many people like Drenan Floatfish for float work and Maxima for feeder work. |
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Jun 15 2005, 02:54 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 837 Joined: 17-November 03 Member No.: 4,389 |
Cheers Ian.
Was actually considering Maxima for the feeder. At the moment floatfish line seems a minefield with so many to choose from. Never used Drennan floatfish before. Presume it's a good line considering the name.
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Jun 15 2005, 03:04 AM
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Member Group: Anglers' Net Gold Fish Posts: 5,715 Joined: 21-January 00 From: Kent Member No.: 12 |
For float fishing on a river you need a floating line. Most do float but some like Maxima, Drennan Specimen Plus, Bayer Superlon and Gold Label Pro Gold sink.
I haven't done any river float fishing for a while so am not up to date with the latest lines, especially braids. In the past I liked Bayer Perlon, that I gather is identical to Drennan Floatfish, but I suspect that there are better choices now. -------------------- Classic Fishing Books www.classicfishingbooks.co.uk 100s of fishing books for sale/wanted + reviews
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Jun 15 2005, 12:24 PM
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 Member Group: Members Posts: 2,655 Joined: 13-June 02 From: West Yorkshire Member No.: 2,232 |
I've tried loads but still have the most confidence in Bayer Perlon and Maxima. Going to get some new today and won't bother with anything else for the time being.
-------------------- Paul
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Jun 15 2005, 02:13 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 706 Joined: 7-September 02 Member No.: 2,700 |
berkly big game for the feeder.
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Jun 15 2005, 02:18 PM
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 Member Group: Members Posts: 2,843 Joined: 14-February 05 From: Kent Member No.: 6,193 |
I still use Maxima for all my waggler and feeder fishing, Drennan Float fish for the stick float though and I use Stren for my Mullet Fishing.
-------------------- After a certain age, if you don't wake up aching in every joint, you are probably dead.
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Jun 15 2005, 02:23 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 2,655 Joined: 13-June 02 From: West Yorkshire Member No.: 2,232 |
Disregard. I was thinking of Stroft not Stren.
[ 15. June 2005, 09:38 AM: Message edited by: Paul_D ] -------------------- Paul
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Jun 15 2005, 02:39 PM
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Member Group: Anglers' Net Gold Fish Posts: 5,715 Joined: 21-January 00 From: Kent Member No.: 12 |
Sorry, I missed the bit about feeder fishing. My choice would be Pro Gold, although as it sinks it wouldn't be best for float fishing. For my reasons for choosing Pro Gold see my field test at http://anglers-net.co.uk/reviews/progold01.htm
-------------------- Classic Fishing Books www.classicfishingbooks.co.uk 100s of fishing books for sale/wanted + reviews
Wingham Fisheries www.anglersnet.co.uk/fisheries/wingham.htm Gravel pit syndicates in Kent. 2009 Forum Fish-In Sat May 16 to Mon May 18. For what happened in 2008 see http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/Wingham...rt-t203665.html Articles http://www.anglers-net.co.uk/authors/introsteve.htm Index of all my articles on Angler's Net Paperweights Plus www.paperweightsplus.com Off the shelf and customised paperweights |
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Jun 15 2005, 02:44 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 2,843 Joined: 14-February 05 From: Kent Member No.: 6,193 |
Paul
I use fluorocarbon for my hook links for mullet and feeder fishing, whatever the reel line. Sightfree is my favourite and I get that from the fly fishing specialist shops such as Sportfish or Fishtec. Its good stuff ask Rob he was using some 6lb at Wingham at the weekend. -------------------- After a certain age, if you don't wake up aching in every joint, you are probably dead.
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