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Hi guys & girls ! I have been using Hi- Vis Stren for many years . 2,4, & 6 lb. yellow. I want to try the Nanofil Hi-Vis yellow in 2lb. or 4lb. for casting small jigs. Before i purchase some, I would like some imput from you people that use it. Thanks, Don.
I can only tell you from my own experience. The #2 & #4 Nanofil is almost impossible to tie a knot into, without it failing. I spent the better part of the 2014/2015 season trying my best to use both 2# & 4# tests on several of my panfish rods. Can't tell you how many jigs I've lost due to knot failure. And I've been tying knots for over 50 years. I tried using fluorocarbon and monofilament leaders, using the Alberto knot and/or Uni-Uni knot. They all broke on a crappie hitting my jigs. Tried tying it direct with a Palomar & Trilene knot. They all broke on a crappie hitting my jigs. Sound repetitive?
I do hope you have a better experience with Nanofil than I have had, but I seriously doubt that you will. All my rigs are now filled with Fireline Crystal 2# test main lines with a 4# test fluorocarbon leader. Last season, none of my knots failed. I have great casting ability with this line and the sensitivity has to be felt to be appreciated. I use the fluoro leaders mainly for abrasion resistance and as a shock absorber. It works for me.
I have been using it(6#) on a couple of jigging rods with a fluorocarbon leader joined by a uni to uni knot for several weeks now as well as a couple of casting setups. Absolutely no complaints, haven't had any knot failure. I have almost wore the paint off one jighead on one of the jigging rods, caught several limits of fish along with some bass and catfish as well by accident. I don't know maybe it is a problem unique to the 2# and 4#. I am using 6# Nanofil to 6# Seagar fluorocarbon and try to make at least 6 wraps on each Uni knot.
Have read several complaints about it though so must be something there, just haven't had trouble myself. I have a spool of the 4# I guess I need to try and see if I have trouble with it.
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Do a forum search and you will find all the info one would want to read.
Regards
I use Nanofil on my spinning rods. Knots tied directly to lures fail badly, but with a leader tied with a double uni, I've had good luck. Casts well and is strong and durable.
I use 2 and 4lb Nano and I'm liking it, but it comes with baggage. It has no memory, casts like nothing I've ever used, has no stretch, but also has absolutely no abrasion resistance. Hook a fish deep and the line go across its teeth when tight and say goodbye to that fish, I use a 4lb clear Stren leader and those problems went away. I've caught 3 1/2 lb cats and 3lb LMB on the 2lb, and haven't been using it very long, but I'm convinced that I'll use it for a long time to come.
I've use it on one rod for 3 years with no problems. If your read on the box you can only tie a double Palomar knot or it will cut it's self into. You need to re-tie ever so often because it is so strong it will cut into it's self. It is very sensitive and as someone as already mentioned is has no stretch so back you drag off. It is more expensive but last a lot longer than other lines. Just give it a try and see for you self.
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i have very good results with the 6lb but as others have said the 2 and 4lb is hard to deal with. it is literally like trying to tie a knot with a piece of spider web but i have no issues with the 6lb. my line of choice though is 2# and 4# stren magnathin.
You'll love nan o fil once you adjust to it. As mentioned; standard knots are problematic. As Rockmike said; use a leader. The uni to uni works great. Just pull it tight slowly. If you just have to tie diectly to the jig, use a double polamar and make sure the line doesn't cross in the hook eye or it will cut itself.
Another adjustment you'll have to make is with your hookset. Regular snap sets will most likely result in a lost fish due to hook rip out. Learn to
just sweep your rod up and keep reeling.
Been using nan o fil since it first came out. Love the stuff. Just don't wrap it around your hand to pull a snagged lure free. It will cut like a sharp knife.
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We live in the fly fishing capital of the world.nanofill is like fly line.floats ,no stretch ect.start out with tying a knot in the tag end of your line after running through your line tye,jig eye,crankbait eye ECT twist 8 times run back through loop in line,important wet line before pulling tite.we use it for all our fishing like the clear mist.like it the best.have used the high vis.like the clear mist the best.the clear mist looks white on top of the water.disappears in the water.hope this helps.not trying to sell.good fishing.