Good Supple Mono

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Good Supple Mono

Post by Draethe84 » Sun Jul 03, 2016 3:35 pm

Hey guys I'm after a good quality supple mono in 6lb. for my second BFS spool. Thanks in advance.

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Re: Good Supple Mono

Post by Bronzeye » Mon Jul 04, 2016 1:17 am

http://tackletour.com/reviewsunlinesupernatural.html

SuperNatural runs thinner than most lines. A typical 6 lb. test nylon monofilament is .009+"; to get that in this line, you will have to go to the 8 lb. strength.

I have not fished this line in that strength, but have fished the 20 lb. on a baitcaster and have found it very limp yet able to deliver a good shallow-water hookset.

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Re: Good Supple Mono

Post by Randingo » Mon Jul 04, 2016 3:26 am

Supernatural, like most Japanese lines but totally unlike typical US lines, is labeled very close to its actual break strength, which is why Bronzeye pointed out the diameter difference. If you haven't used accurately labeled line, you'll find it fishes more like what domestic manufacturers label as 4#. For an excellent line that won't break the bank and is labeled like most domestic mono, it's hard to go wrong with Sufix Elite. McCoy's is another excellent option. This is in no way intended to suggest that Supernatural isn't excellent; I'm just mentioning other options I've had success with.
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Re: Good Supple Mono

Post by Hogsticker2 » Mon Jul 04, 2016 5:22 am

Sufix Seige and Elite aren't bad mono lines. If you can step up the test, grab a spool of 11lb Sunline Defier. You'll never look back. The 11lb Defier isn't that much thicker than typical 8lb mono. Very minimal.

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Re: Good Supple Mono

Post by Draethe84 » Tue Jul 05, 2016 5:49 pm

So now is the hard decision, Sufix Elite or Sunline Super Natural! Dammnit I hate choosing between two good products.

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Re: Good Supple Mono

Post by Bronzeye » Tue Jul 05, 2016 10:03 pm

For what it's worth, I'm pretty sure SuperNatural has the higher tensile strength of the two. Either should be fine if you don't use "break their jaws" hooksets.

BTW, Sufix Siege is considerably stiffer than Elite.

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Re: Good Supple Mono

Post by the hooligan » Tue Jul 05, 2016 10:20 pm

All the lines mentioned are well worth trying. I'll also add pline floroclear. Some hate it, some love it. I found 8lb to be great for bfs.

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Re: Good Supple Mono

Post by Fishinfanatic115 » Fri Jul 08, 2016 9:52 pm

Haven't used the 8lb Supernatural on a baitcaster, but I can vouch for it on a spinning reel. Very limp and very castable.

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Re: Good Supple Mono

Post by BigG » Sun Jul 10, 2016 2:05 am

Bronzeye wrote:http://tackletour.com/reviewsunlinesupernatural.html

SuperNatural runs thinner than most lines. A typical 6 lb. test nylon monofilament is .009+"; to get that in this line, you will have to go to the 8 lb. strength.

I have not fished this line in that strength, but have fished the 20 lb. on a baitcaster and have found it very limp yet able to deliver a good shallow-water hookset.
I have fished the 6# on spinning gear for crappie and bream and it's very good line. Should fit your needs.

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Re: Good Supple Mono

Post by Heronimo » Sun Jul 10, 2016 11:37 pm

Try Stren Magnathin

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Re: Good Supple Mono

Post by Finnz922 » Mon Jul 11, 2016 1:12 am

defier 8-)

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Re: Good Supple Mono

Post by lpquick » Mon Jul 11, 2016 2:55 am

Finnz922 wrote:defier 8-)
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Re: Good Supple Mono

Post by Baik » Mon Jul 11, 2016 10:24 am

I agree with Hogsticker on the Sufix Elite. I've used it from 4lb all they way up to 25 and have never had any issues with it.

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Re: Good Supple Mono

Post by JonathanBlaise » Thu Jul 28, 2016 5:44 am

+1 on the super natural

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Re: Good Supple Mono

Post by Snyder Rods » Sun Jul 31, 2016 5:55 am

Trilene XL or Spiderwire EZ Mono

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