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by OkobojiEagle
Sun Jun 26, 2011 2:59 am
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Berkley NanoFil
Replies: 120
Views: 53316

Re: Berkley NanoFil

I was given a spool of 10lb test NanoFil a few days ago and while a few hours of using the line doesn't warrant an honest review I'll offer my INITIAL impressions because they differ with some that have been written previously in this thread. The line has a feel more like mono than any other braid I...
by OkobojiEagle
Tue Jun 07, 2011 1:21 am
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Berkley NanoFil
Replies: 120
Views: 53316

Re: Berkley NanoFil

BassBoss... are you asking about visibility?

Marc... I seldom go back into the canals as the weeds usually get the better of me.

oe
by OkobojiEagle
Sun Jun 05, 2011 1:55 am
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Berkley NanoFil
Replies: 120
Views: 53316

Re: Berkley NanoFil

Marc... A disappointment I've had with original Fireline in tests <10lb is weak shock strength. I assume that may be why Fireline is labeled at nearly 1/2 of its actual break strength. Since NanoFil is marketed as an ultra thin diameter line, has it's shock strength proven to be significantly improv...
by OkobojiEagle
Sat Jun 04, 2011 1:34 am
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Berkley NanoFil
Replies: 120
Views: 53316

Re: Berkley NanoFil

Marc from Berkley... when will you run a few spools of Nanofil through the flame green color pot? If my old eyes can't see it well in the glare of the water it won't find its way in my shopping cart. There are lots of line watchers in the aging demographic you sell fishing line to.

oe
by OkobojiEagle
Tue May 31, 2011 11:07 am
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Berkley NanoFil
Replies: 120
Views: 53316

Re: Berkley NanoFil

cst wrote:And how many screen doors have you walked through?
More than a couple in my first 55 years. I'm beginning to understand that the door frame may be part of the equation.

oe
by OkobojiEagle
Mon May 30, 2011 8:41 am
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Berkley NanoFil
Replies: 120
Views: 53316

Re: Berkley NanoFil

When I look through a screen door I don't see the screen, only what's beyond. I'd guess that if the line were thin enough bass wouldn't notice it but only what was beyond as the screen door. This is probably true for virtually every line... diameter is a key ingredient in visibility.
oe
by OkobojiEagle
Sun May 29, 2011 1:45 am
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Line color, what's your preference and does it make a diff?
Replies: 7
Views: 3250

Re: Line color, what's your preference and does it make a di

Hi-vis... it makes a great deal of difference if I can see it or not. IF I feel the bass care I'll use a fluoro leader.

oe
by OkobojiEagle
Sun May 29, 2011 1:41 am
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Berkley NanoFil
Replies: 120
Views: 53316

Re: Berkley NanoFil

MDisbrow... I suspect using a larger quantity of smaller diameter fibers in a bundle will achieve a rounder and smoother bundle. Although I'm not convinced that "rounder" and "smoother" catches more fish, it does seem to be what all the chatter on these forums is about.

oe
by OkobojiEagle
Fri May 13, 2011 1:35 am
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Persistent problem with braid in spinning tackle
Replies: 7
Views: 4869

Re: Persistent problem with braid in spinning tackle

Braids are not created equal. Try Fireline on one of your Penn reels and see if it behaves better. If it doesn't spool the Fireline on a new reel.

oe
by OkobojiEagle
Wed May 11, 2011 1:27 am
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: cutting braided line
Replies: 55
Views: 22178

Re: cutting braided line

Toe nail clippers will give better leverage than finger nail clippers.

Serrated scissors work better than non-serrated scissors.

oe
by OkobojiEagle
Sun May 01, 2011 1:58 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Abu 4600, how easy?
Replies: 6
Views: 4497

Re: Abu 4600, how easy?

I've fished a 4601 with the bearing mods you've indicated for several years. There are a lot of things i like this reel for, but throwing very light baits is not one of them. I find there is too much spool inertia to effectivly throw light baits. Paying the listed price for those mods seems pretty s...
by OkobojiEagle
Sun May 01, 2011 1:43 am
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Smoothness
Replies: 8
Views: 4675

Re: Smoothness

Sorry for the poorly written first post. My intended point is smoothness is not an important factor when choosing braided line.

oe
by OkobojiEagle
Fri Apr 29, 2011 1:27 am
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Smoothness
Replies: 8
Views: 4675

Smoothness

I hear numerous anglers recommending one brand of braided line over another based upon smoothness. I'm concerned with strength, diameter, roundness, suppleness, color, cost and now maybe whether or not it is heavy enough to sink; but smoothness doesn't play any part in my purchase decision.

oe
by OkobojiEagle
Tue Apr 19, 2011 11:30 am
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: New Berkley Nanofil
Replies: 5
Views: 3044

Re: New Berkley Nanofil

I haven't read anything that indicates this line is supposed to have sinking characteristics. I too would like to see the FluoroBraid made in a hi-vis coloration.

oe
by OkobojiEagle
Sat Apr 02, 2011 1:18 am
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Hypothetical strength?
Replies: 1
Views: 1771

Hypothetical strength?

Given equal total mass, is a line stronger when woven with more fibers or woven with fewer fibers?

oe