Another line experiment.

This Summer I set out to test a couple new JDM lines for my specific applications of use. Last couple trips I have been weaning away from the shallow Gill bite and transitioning to the deep water bite. I tested the Varivas 3lb nylon on shallow and deep water fish and have decided it will not go back on my reels for normal use. A little too much stretch and lacks a little on bite detection. It’s out. Last couple trips I have been fishing 20+ deep for Specks that are buried up in the brush. The 3lb Unitaka Braid has been handling these chores, and doing a good job so far on both the Corto and the X Ride.
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Decent abrasion resistance, using it with no shock leader, it has faded a bit but still plenty visible. When sinking if a fish ticks it I can see the line jump and then set the hook. It still lays flat on the water and comes off the spool very smooth. Anyway, this morning I decided to make a change and use the Sunline 3lb Ester on the X Ride and vertical jig the same conditions for the same fish.
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The line is spooled on the Presso and it is a little small for the rod, but I put I to work anyway. I did like the bite detection when a fish hits, a good sharp tick when they suck the jig into their mouth, but the line does lack overall visibility of the yellow braid. I can see it just fine, as I am fishing straight down but I can not see if a fish hits it as the bait is sinking. Another observation, it has a tendency to coil ever so slightly after a couple hours of jigging, making it seem slow to sink. My conclusions, the Ester is a great line for the Corto and the Presso combination ....shallow water Panfish; cast and retrieve Trout Magnets, buggy lures and small jigs for shallow applications from the boat and bank is where the Ester shines. I will replace the nylon with the Ester and keep it spooled on two reels. The yellow braid will be my deep jigging line, and stay on the X Ride for the rest of the Summer. I have one more line to test, another Ester, a red one, but may just wait until the Fall to give it a ride. Content for now, happy with my choices so far, I think I have a better handle on line, rod, and reel pairings.


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