Vicious line, anyone try it ?? - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-28T15:00:44Zhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/forum/topics/vicious-line-anyone-try-it?commentId=2036984%3AComment%3A721198&feed=yes&xn_auth=noJust a quick note that I saw…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2017-05-16:2036984:Comment:7211982017-05-16T11:53:30.266ZBrad Reidhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/BradReid
<p>Just a quick note that I saw a source for Japanese products and, though I haven't ordered anything from them yet, I like some of the things I see.</p>
<p>A lot of products from the JDM, the Japanese Domestic Market, never make it over here. This is based partly on their (the Japanese) willingness to spend more on really high-end tackle; that, and they seem to have a lot of tackle and gear for lighter fishing than we have here in a more bass-dominated culture. </p>
<p>So, what caught my…</p>
<p>Just a quick note that I saw a source for Japanese products and, though I haven't ordered anything from them yet, I like some of the things I see.</p>
<p>A lot of products from the JDM, the Japanese Domestic Market, never make it over here. This is based partly on their (the Japanese) willingness to spend more on really high-end tackle; that, and they seem to have a lot of tackle and gear for lighter fishing than we have here in a more bass-dominated culture. </p>
<p>So, what caught my attention on this website was the number of really small lines available from big names like Seaguar, lines down to less than #1. There are many listings that show "out of stock" but plenty with inventory.</p>
<p>Google Digitaka for the URL . . . I am not certain what the rules are on this forum regarding posting them. Anyway, it might be a source from some here for high quality line names for bluegills and more.</p>
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<p>Brad</p> Johnny are you sure your line…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2017-05-12:2036984:Comment:7205572017-05-12T21:22:09.132ZJohn Sheehanhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JohnSheehan
<p>Johnny are you sure your line isn't be nicked by a burr on either the bail roller of the reel or one of the guides of the rod? That's when I notice line fraying .</p>
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<p>Johnny are you sure your line isn't be nicked by a burr on either the bail roller of the reel or one of the guides of the rod? That's when I notice line fraying .</p>
<p></p> I've posted elsewhere that I…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2017-05-01:2036984:Comment:7192782017-05-01T02:12:28.029ZBrad Reidhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/BradReid
<p>I've posted elsewhere that I have been using Sufix Nanobraid (not Berkley Nanofil . . . though I like that line, too) in the 2 lbs. test strength. It is 1/1000th inch in diameter, stated this way, appears to convert back to 1.5/1000th inch in diameter from its mm metrics conversions back to inches. Nonetheless, it is extremely fine. And, it comprises Dyneema fibers in a traditional "braided" line but with tighter windings. So far, I have never broken the line under any tensile pressures.…</p>
<p>I've posted elsewhere that I have been using Sufix Nanobraid (not Berkley Nanofil . . . though I like that line, too) in the 2 lbs. test strength. It is 1/1000th inch in diameter, stated this way, appears to convert back to 1.5/1000th inch in diameter from its mm metrics conversions back to inches. Nonetheless, it is extremely fine. And, it comprises Dyneema fibers in a traditional "braided" line but with tighter windings. So far, I have never broken the line under any tensile pressures. When I have gotten tangled up in lily pad stems a few times, I have either pulled the pad loose or I break off the tiny hooks I use. Fish? Bluegills up to close to a pound, some decent sized crappie, bass I guess up to nearly 2 pounds and the hardest fighter, a white bass of pretty good size. None have broken me off.</p>
<p>If I were interested in fishing straight braid, so tiny that it is hard to see in the water, I'd throw this Nanobraid. I plan to stay with the 2 lbs. test. which its manufacturer claims is 3X other similar lines. Not sure what that means but it is definitely a powerful line. One could step up to a slightly larger test strength for some insurance I guess.</p>
<p>If I were fishing fluorocarbon, I'd use a Seaguar product, any of them 4 lbs. test or lower. Tatsu would be the ultimate but very expensive; and, not all of their lines are available down to 4 lbs.</p>
<p>If I were fishing mono/co-polymer lines, I'd use Crappie Magnet's product, and I believe it is actually made by Sufix. Trout Magnet S.O.S. line is available down to 2 lbs.</p>
<p>For me,anyway, I wouldn't even consider using 6 lbs. or greater line for panfish. I use 8 lbs. fluoro leaders on 10 lbs. braid main lines for bass. </p>
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<p>Brad</p> Vicous braid, mono or fluoroc…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2017-04-30:2036984:Comment:7192882017-04-30T17:28:46.799ZSlip Sinkerhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/SlipSinker
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Vicous braid, mono or fluorocarbon type? I am assuming by what you are describing it is either mono or fluorocarbon that are giving you problems with knot strength etc because of compression.…</span></i></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Vicous braid, mono or fluorocarbon type? I am assuming by what you are describing it is either mono or fluorocarbon that are giving you problems with knot strength etc because of compression.</span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">I have used the fluorocarbon before as leader material back in the day… it seemed to perform as expected.</span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">I have shopped for the braid but I believe they only carried higher diameter… designed more for bass fish etc.</span></i></b></p> Thanks for the reply, well at…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2017-04-30:2036984:Comment:7191622017-04-30T15:18:52.232ZJohnnyhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/Johnny
<p>Thanks for the reply, well at least I know better now, may have to find me some Mr Crappie then, been trying to find a lighter weight line that can hold up just in case something with some size bites instead of blue gill, at least I didnt loose an expensive mini crank bait that I nearly tied on.</p>
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<p>Thanks for the reply, well at least I know better now, may have to find me some Mr Crappie then, been trying to find a lighter weight line that can hold up just in case something with some size bites instead of blue gill, at least I didnt loose an expensive mini crank bait that I nearly tied on.</p>
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<p></p> JOHNNY;;; SEVERAL YEARS AGO;;…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2017-04-30:2036984:Comment:7191552017-04-30T02:56:38.146Zcarl hendrixhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/carlhendrix
<p>JOHNNY;;; SEVERAL YEARS AGO;; I ALSO TRIED THE ; VICIOUS LINE;; WAS EXTREMLY DISAPPOINTED WITH IT !! AND IN ONLY ONE TIME OF TRYING IT !! THEN;; I GOT SOME;; MR. CRAPPIE LINE; ( I USE 8 POUND TEST ON EVERYTHING ) AND IVE BEEN EXTREMLY HAPPY WITH THIS LINE ! UNTIL I ( FIND ??? ) A BETTER LINE;; IM STAYING WITH THE MR. CRAPPIE LINE !!</p>
<p>JOHNNY;;; SEVERAL YEARS AGO;; I ALSO TRIED THE ; VICIOUS LINE;; WAS EXTREMLY DISAPPOINTED WITH IT !! AND IN ONLY ONE TIME OF TRYING IT !! THEN;; I GOT SOME;; MR. CRAPPIE LINE; ( I USE 8 POUND TEST ON EVERYTHING ) AND IVE BEEN EXTREMLY HAPPY WITH THIS LINE ! UNTIL I ( FIND ??? ) A BETTER LINE;; IM STAYING WITH THE MR. CRAPPIE LINE !!</p>