What's the fuss about ?

[Troller]

Test a few lengths to make sure it does not break unexpectidly. They may have improved the line but for a while it was the only line Berkley ever made that had a horrible reputation for quality.

 

That said, folks using it for mainline had the most problems and shorter lengths for leader were usually OK.

 

How short Newt? I use 9' leaders at present.

 

Dave

 

KFF

[Sportsman]

I tried Berkely Vanish just once as a fly leader. Wouldn't use it again. Airflo sightfree for me.

[carl2920]

Well ive got it now so I will give it a try,

what was the problem you found Sportsman ? Was it snapping, not turning over or did the fish not like it ? Let me know so I can watch out for it. It looks and feels fine I guess the proof will be when I get it on the water

[Troller]

I will be testing my free louro on Wednesday through to Saturday. Will post a report, one thing I like about is I can actually see it!

 

Cheers

 

Dave

 

KFF

 

Its rubbish! end of report.

 

KFF

[chuby]

Its rubbish! end of report.

 

KFF

Not tried mine yet,but

it does not look that clever-seems a tad thick and wirey

think i will be sticking to my Fulling Mill

[Sportsman]

Well ive got it now so I will give it a try,

what was the problem you found Sportsman ? Was it snapping, not turning over or did the fish not like it ? Let me know so I can watch out for it. It looks and feels fine I guess the proof will be when I get it on the water

 

Very low knot strength IMO

[Troller]

Very low knot strength IMO

 

Yes I lost my first fish and fly using the above last week.

 

KFF

[carl2920]

Well ive got it now so I will give it a try,

what was the problem you found Sportsman ? Was it snapping, not turning over or did the fish not like it ? Let me know so I can watch out for it. It looks and feels fine I guess the proof will be when I get it on the water

 

Well Berkely Vanish is fine, the type i bought is gold coloured, i'll not be going back to mono my eyes have been opened

it just seems to connect to more fish maybe it's the colour or the lack of stretching or the way it sinks im not sure, it's just better.

[five bellies]

Guys,

 

Plenty of spit to lube the knot when snugging it down, I havent had too many dramas with it otherwise

[noodle996]

Try a dohmhoff (sorry about the spelling) knot with it various brands do behave differently and a lot of them are brittle Must confess im not a fly angler but I use a lot of FC in other branches the drennan is good but it tends to be stiff the most supple ihave found is the one from korda I dont know how low the bs goes on this though i think its 10lb other good ones ive found were orvis and wychwood ones