Trying out the 1lb-er…

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08-06-2021, 10:49 PM
LVSpinfisher1

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Trying out the 1lb-er…

Today it reached 110 degrees by McCarran Int’l Airport by noon. By around 6pm the mercury barely dropped to 106 and I was at the pond which is at the southeast corner of the airport, dock floating jigs, if there is such a name for it. I hit the jackpot on fleabay for not one or three, but 5 packages of Sufix Ice Magic 1lb test line and wanted to see how it will fare on a XUL rod rated for 3 max and also made a friend. Suffice to say the 1lb-er performed very good unexpectedly….only failed once during tying of a jig. Enjoy the pictures!
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08-06-2021, 11:49 PM
DockShootinJack

You made a good showing. I imagine some of those put up a good fight with that rig
08-07-2021, 12:09 AM
LVSpinfisher1

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Originally Posted by DockShootinJack

You made a good showing. I imagine some of those put up a good fight with that rig

Thanks Jack, I’m gonna steal Alphahawk’s quote: “ there’s no such thing as small fish, only the rod is too big,”….or something along that line. Lol,. Cheers!

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08-07-2021, 03:20 AM
Redge

Nice trip, getting a little warm at 106!

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08-07-2021, 07:13 AM
BobC

Looks like a nice location and you made the best of 106 degrees. Good catch,
Bob
08-07-2021, 08:03 AM
moonrunner

Looks like you had the pond to yourself. Nice UL gear you have there.
08-07-2021, 09:42 AM
Fishfishwish

That's dedication - fishing in 106 degrees! Congrats on the success and the confidence to use 1lb line. I've never used anything less than 2lb. Set that drag loose!
08-07-2021, 01:14 PM
LVSpinfisher1

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Originally Posted by Fishfishwish

That's dedication - fishing in 106 degrees! Congrats on the success and the confidence to use 1lb line. I've never used anything less than 2lb. Set that drag loose!

Ffw, the line is insane thin and like many here have said they have a hard time tying jigs out in the field even with #2 let alone #1. I just want to see for myself why are them “ice” guys swearing by these 1lb-er and catch big gills and trouts ice fishing. Besides isn’t that the point of us being UL enthusiasts…pushing the envelope with these lightest gear and tiniest jigs? Cheers!

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08-07-2021, 01:25 PM
LVSpinfisher1

BobC, MR, the pond is awesome only problem is that there’s a section roped off for RC boats and it happens to be the deepest end I believe holding those bigguns. Besides no water craft allowed so it doesn’t matter fishing from bank I can’t cast that far out anyway. But I did practically get the whole lake to myself on a Friday evening while lots stuck in traffic getting home from work…and that alone makes 106 feel very bearable. Not stuck in traffic that is:)

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08-08-2021, 06:53 PM
Don Fischer

That's what UL is all about! Gonna have to see if I can find some! Lightest line I've found is 2# SOS. Got it at Cabelas near Portland, Ore and last spool they had. Lot of people use 6# line on UL and that just doesn't do it for me.
08-08-2021, 11:30 PM
LVSpinfisher1

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Originally Posted by Don Fischer

That's what UL is all about! Gonna have to see if I can find some! Lightest line I've found is 2# SOS. Got it at Cabelas near Portland, Ore and last spool they had. Lot of people use 6# line on UL and that just doesn't do it for me.

Don, now that you mentioned we have a pond across town that hold channel cats, LM, bluegill, and green sunfish and hybrids. Those hybrids do get pretty good size…7 and over! I might as well see for myself if these 1 lb line can tame one of them just for kicks…:) Here’s an example specimen!
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08-09-2021, 07:26 AM
funfishers

Good fun! Looks like that heat took the paint off of your float.
08-09-2021, 08:19 AM
LVSpinfisher1

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Originally Posted by funfishers

Good fun! Looks like that heat took the paint off of your float.

Funfishers, in deed it looked that way, lol. However never underestimate these dime-a-dozen floats from Walmart! This particular one here been through hell and back carrying salmon eggs to trouts many winters, red wrigglers for bluegills, and even deer hair jigs for striped bass ( a million years ago when lake mead was deep enough to swim in), and I actually caught a catfish once floating worms. I have a nice European floating kind sitting in the tackle box but never get around to reading the instructions on how to use it…lol. Thanks for the post, cheers!

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08-09-2021, 11:24 AM
funfishers

Well the wife and I have far too big a selection of floats in our bag and we could reduce our load greatly by eliminating what we don't use.
I'm guessing you understood that I was just funnin with you. On the bright sunny days I can hardly see my float when I get it out where I want it, these old eyes just aren't what they were.
You add to the fun of this forum LV and I enjoy reading your reports.

Alan
08-09-2021, 11:44 AM
Don Fischer

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Originally Posted by funfishers

Good fun! Looks like that heat took the paint off of your float.

I think that's his thumb! :-)
08-09-2021, 11:47 AM
LVSpinfisher1

Yes, definitely I knew that. It was funny. But it was also that hot here….in fact if you look closer the Gill on the rail you can make out his unpleasant thoughts on me for putting him there for a picture, lol.

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08-09-2021, 11:47 AM
Don Fischer

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Good fun! Looks like that heat took the paint off of your float.

I think that's his thumb! :-) I get it now. The float is back at the beginning. I knew that! :-)
08-19-2021, 09:05 PM
kmorrow

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Originally Posted by Don Fischer

That's what UL is all about! Gonna have to see if I can find some! Lightest line I've found is 2# SOS. Got it at Cabelas near Portland, Ore and last spool they had. Lot of people use 6# line on UL and that just doesn't do it for me.

For ultralight line enthusiasts, VARIVAS is another brand to check out. . . . their JDM lines are available in the U.S. as of July 2020. They make nylon, fluoro and polyester/ester lines as light as 1.2~1.5 lb. break strength.

I'm happy to try to answer an questions, as are others on this forum who are familiar with VARIVAS lines.

-K.Morrow
08-21-2021, 03:51 PM
LVSpinfisher1

Kmorrow, yes Varivas are excellent and also much loved and prefered by many UL enthus here. However i personally don't think there's much different between brands of line if ones to use Mono or Nylon as they like to refer it in Japan. Having said that I've always wanted to try out the Varivas Area super ester in 1.4lb. I cant seem to find the diameter specification but remember a member who goes by S_V as quoting the diameter being in the 0.075mm( 0.00295 inch) vs the Ice Magic 0.105mm in 1lb guise. That is crazy thin even for me as i'm nearsighted( I can read 4 inches infront of me without glasses.) The 1lb-er Sufix fits through a #26 to #30 dry flie hooks with clearance so I think what benefits the Varivas will give me will be its non-stretch property, that alone i would love to experience someday, when Ebay sellers stop charging same amount as their line's price just to ship. Cheers!
08-21-2021, 04:21 PM
LVSpinfisher1

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Here’s a sample test strength of common US brand mono line. This 1lb Sufix seems stronger than it’s line rating:Attachment 407637
Water bottle is 16oz…exactly 1 pound, I believe.

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08-21-2021, 05:11 PM
Alphahawk

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Originally Posted by LVSpinfisher1

Kmorrow, yes Varivas are excellent and also much loved and prefered by many UL enthus here. However i personally don't think there's much different between brands of line if ones to use Mono or Nylon as they like to refer it in Japan. Having said that I've always wanted to try out the Varivas Area super ester in 1.4lb. I cant seem to find the diameter specification but remember a member who goes by S_V as quoting the diameter being in the 0.075mm( 0.00295 inch) vs the Ice Magic 0.105mm in 1lb guise. That is crazy thin even for me as i'm nearsighted( I can read 4 inches infront of me without glasses.) The 1lb-er Sufix fits through a #26 to #30 dry flie hooks with clearance so I think what benefits the Varivas will give me will be its non-stretch property, that alone i would love to experience someday, when Ebay sellers stop charging same amount as their line's price just to ship. Cheers!

I’ve fished that line…it is .090mm. I used it one trip and it came off my reel. Even though it was hi-vis I could not see it. I have used some smaller ester also. It was .085mm. If you want to try out some line that small I highly suggest the Lemoni Ester at 1.42# test and a diameter of .083mm. It is more manageable than the Neo Orange line….but hope your eyes are much better than mine. I’ve spent a lot of money trying out JDM lines…..all of the lines I have tried have been good but there are differences. First of all I’m not a huge fan of nylon line…..but there are times when that is what is called for. The only nylon line I have used that I can say I like…..and will use it on a pretty regular basis, is the Twitch Master. Of course I won’t be using it for bluegill fishing.

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08-21-2021, 05:55 PM
LVSpinfisher1

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Thanks Alphahawk, for clearing that up! .090mm is probably the smallest I’ll give it a go assuming my eyes will stay the same for the time being. I’ve no doubt Japanese lines are excellent. Shame I will never get to try all of them as most are out of my price range and I don’t own or intend to own more reels than I already have, so keep switching lines is an issue after a while. Just for reference only I include a photo of one type of saltwater fish I also love target when at the pier for my multi- specie UL outing.
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It’s some kind of a sea bream called Salema, a very fast fish that broke my #3 Stren several times out. I know it’s no Aji fish but it’s very close to it if not in size. Cheers!

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08-22-2021, 08:24 PM
Alphahawk

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Originally Posted by LVSpinfisher1

Thanks Alphahawk, for clearing that up! .090mm is probably the smallest I’ll give it a go assuming my eyes will stay the same for the time being. I’ve no doubt Japanese lines are excellent. Shame I will never get to try all of them as most are out of my price range and I don’t own or intend to own more reels than I already have, so keep switching lines is an issue after a while. Just for reference only I include a photo of one type of saltwater fish I also love target when at the pier for my multi- specie UL outing.
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It’s some kind of a sea bream called Salema, a very fast fish that broke my #3 Stren several times out. I know it’s no Aji fish but it’s very close to it if not in size. Cheers!

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We had a few Salema porgy in Saudi. They are known as “The fish that make you dream”…LOL. You get hallucinations if you consume it…if not worse. If you will PM me your address I will send you some Neo Orange Ester line at .105mm. I have used this line for several years and caught tons of fish with it but now use the Lemoni Ester line. I have quite a few spools just laying around. If you want it just let me know and as soon as my knee allows me out to the post office I will get it in the mail.

Regards

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