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Berkley Nanofil Fishing line - UPDATE with review in OP
Posted on 5/7/13 at 10:21 am
Posted on 5/7/13 at 10:21 am
I'm looking to re-spool my sac-au-lait reel and am seriously considering Berkley Nanofil. Does anyone on the OB have experience with this line?
The reviews online are 50/50 - some say it is garbage and breaks easily, others say it is a great product. Most of the dissenting comments stem from knot breakage so I tend to think it is user error. What does the OB say?
UPDATE: I used it for the first time last week and had a really positive experience with it. I only broke off once and had no problem horsing some big slabs out from under boat docks.
I spooled the 12lb nanofil (4lb daimeter) on a 6' light action spinning set up and had both improved casting distance and line strength over the 6lb mono I had been using. The heavier line allowed me to bend some hooks when I got caught up and saved me from losing several baits.
It is a little steep at $20/150yds but I no doubt saved $5 on baits I previously would have lost as well as caught more fish that I no doubt would have broken off in the past.
I am extremely pleased with the line and did not experience any of the knot issues described in reviews. I tied directly to the jigheads I was using and only used a 5-turn double uni knot. It held great. I never had to tie a knot twice or anything like that, but I was extra careful to tie each knot perfectly and wet each knot before cinching down.
I would highly recommend this line for fishermen looking to add a little toughness and casting range to their light action spinning set-ups.
The reviews online are 50/50 - some say it is garbage and breaks easily, others say it is a great product. Most of the dissenting comments stem from knot breakage so I tend to think it is user error. What does the OB say?
UPDATE: I used it for the first time last week and had a really positive experience with it. I only broke off once and had no problem horsing some big slabs out from under boat docks.
I spooled the 12lb nanofil (4lb daimeter) on a 6' light action spinning set up and had both improved casting distance and line strength over the 6lb mono I had been using. The heavier line allowed me to bend some hooks when I got caught up and saved me from losing several baits.
It is a little steep at $20/150yds but I no doubt saved $5 on baits I previously would have lost as well as caught more fish that I no doubt would have broken off in the past.
I am extremely pleased with the line and did not experience any of the knot issues described in reviews. I tied directly to the jigheads I was using and only used a 5-turn double uni knot. It held great. I never had to tie a knot twice or anything like that, but I was extra careful to tie each knot perfectly and wet each knot before cinching down.
I would highly recommend this line for fishermen looking to add a little toughness and casting range to their light action spinning set-ups.
This post was edited on 5/15/13 at 11:05 am
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Posted on 5/7/13 at 10:23 am to The Last Coco
at 20.00 for 150yards..its a more than I want to pay for line. Especially for a sac-au-lait setup.
Posted on 5/7/13 at 10:35 am to The Last Coco
My experiment with it was not very positive, but I must clarify. I treated it like braid and bought a really low test. I've always had great luck with low pound test with braids. This is not like braid. If you buy it, do not go really low unless you can accept some breakage.
Posted on 5/7/13 at 10:35 am to The Last Coco
I think I'd give it a try. Don't know how visible or abrasion resistant it would be. The only think that really concerns me it suitability for various knots. They're saying that this nanofil knot (double palomar) is the way to go. But I've always gone with the San Diego Jam knot or the Loop knot. Give it a try and report back.
Posted on 5/7/13 at 10:51 am to The Last Coco
I had a bad experience with it as well. It broke really easy. If you're spending that money on string, get power pro.
Posted on 5/7/13 at 11:10 am to JAB528
quote:
It broke really easy
Was it line breakage, or knot failure?
I use Power Pro on other set-ups. Looking to try something new. If I don't go with Nanofil I'll probably try Sufix 832.
Posted on 5/7/13 at 12:30 pm to The Last Coco
i use the #6 on my UL spinning reels and I love it...zero problems with wind knots and can cast light lures really far
Posted on 5/15/13 at 11:05 am to Tino
REVIEW: I used it for the first time last week and had a really positive experience with it. I only broke off once and had no problem horsing some big slabs out from under boat docks.
I spooled the 12lb nanofil (4lb daimeter) on a 6' light action spinning set up and had both improved casting distance and line strength over the 6lb mono I had been using. The heavier line allowed me to bend some hooks when I got caught up and saved me from losing several baits.
It is a little steep at $20/150yds but I no doubt saved $5 on baits I previously would have lost as well as caught more fish that I no doubt would have broken off in the past.
I am extremely pleased with the line and did not experience any of the knot issues described in reviews. I tied directly to the jigheads I was using and only used a 5-turn double uni knot. It held great. I never had to tie a knot twice or anything like that, but I was extra careful to tie each knot perfectly and wet each knot before cinching down.
I would highly recommend this line for fishermen looking to add a little toughness and casting range to their light action spinning set-ups.
I spooled the 12lb nanofil (4lb daimeter) on a 6' light action spinning set up and had both improved casting distance and line strength over the 6lb mono I had been using. The heavier line allowed me to bend some hooks when I got caught up and saved me from losing several baits.
It is a little steep at $20/150yds but I no doubt saved $5 on baits I previously would have lost as well as caught more fish that I no doubt would have broken off in the past.
I am extremely pleased with the line and did not experience any of the knot issues described in reviews. I tied directly to the jigheads I was using and only used a 5-turn double uni knot. It held great. I never had to tie a knot twice or anything like that, but I was extra careful to tie each knot perfectly and wet each knot before cinching down.
I would highly recommend this line for fishermen looking to add a little toughness and casting range to their light action spinning set-ups.
Posted on 5/15/13 at 11:11 am to The Last Coco
Going up to 12 was a good idea. Pretty sure mine is 6, which I cannot recommend.
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