Fireline Ultra 8 line diameter?

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aqua71
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Fireline Ultra 8 line diameter?

Post by aqua71 » Tue Apr 21, 2020 5:48 am

I was thinking of picking up a spool of 8 lb. test (orange or flame green) from across the pond until I realized the big difference in line diameter. Why such a difference from USDM? Also, why aren’t those line colors available here?

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Re: Fireline Ultra 8 line diameter?

Post by Tim Kelly » Tue Apr 21, 2020 8:31 am

I have no idea, but it's very frustrating!

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Re: Fireline Ultra 8 line diameter?

Post by slipperybob » Sat May 02, 2020 5:39 pm

Because the rest of the world used silk thread diameter measurement while the US just uses whatever... :big grin:
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Re: Fireline Ultra 8 line diameter?

Post by OkobojiEagle » Tue May 05, 2020 4:44 pm

What is the diameter difference?

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Re: Fireline Ultra 8 line diameter?

Post by aqua71 » Sun May 10, 2020 4:57 pm

OkobojiEagle wrote:
Tue May 05, 2020 4:44 pm
What is the diameter difference?
Domestic: 8lb test > 0.17 diameter (mm)

Australia: 8lb test > 0.12 diameter (mm)

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