When a line is listed as #0.6-1.5, what is that referring to? How does that translate to diameter/breaking strain? (I'm talking about mono/fluoro line.)
I'm sure this has been discussed before, but I could not find the post(s).
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When a line is listed as #0.6-1.5, what is that referring to? How does that translate to diameter/breaking strain? (I'm talking about mono/fluoro line.)
I'm sure this has been discussed before, but I could not find the post(s).
The #0.6 could be the gou rating which would be close to a 1.5# test line…..depending on a particular brand. This chart is for nylon but it is several years old and in the past several years they are making nylon in 2# test with diameters of around .117mm vs .128mm.Quote:
Originally Posted by deathb4disco
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I think you're right. Chart was just what I was looking for. Thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by Alphahawk
That Japanese silk site is real handy. I have it as a favorite.
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Context is everything. To me, #.6-1.5 looks more like a recommended line range for a particular rod, rather than the gou (line size) number and the pound test, which I have never seen written in exactly that way. The only tables I have seen that give line size and pound test are clearly labeled so that you know which number is the line size and which is the pound test.
Many if not most JDM manufacturers give a recommended range of lines for each rod. A range of .6-1.5 is a reasonable range. Line size .6 could be 2.5 or 3 pounds test if nylon or fluorocarbon. Line size 1.5 would be 6 or 7 lbs test.
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Originally Posted by Chris Stewart
It's definitely a line range. Could it also be the gou number? See "Line" here on page 2 of 8:
http://www.marukyu-global.com/maruky.../begin0108.pdf
Here is another website explanation of line gou and the corresponding diameters in inches and millimeters. Tried out some of the .0029in diameter line this past weekend, super fine stuff, a report is coming.
Japanese Fishing Line Size - VARIVAS
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Originally Posted by StantheMan2567
That site agrees to the one Alphahawk linked to above. Thanks.