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Monofilament line diameter comparison chart I came up with. Apparent the U.S. line weights are not in line with their actual line diameters like the Japanese and European line companies. If you think you are fishing 2# line you are actually fishing with 4# in regards to the line diameter. HmmmmmAttachment 437344Attachment 437345Attachment 437346
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US market line ratings are a joke. Been preaching this for years.
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P-Line
All manufactured in Japan
P-line Fluoroclear
TEST (LB.) DIAMETER (IN.) DIAMETER (MM) SPOOL LENGTH (YDS.)
2 0.0062 0.15 300
3 0.0064 0.16 300
4 0.0072 0.18 300
5 0.0084 0.21 300
6 0.0092 0.23 300
8 0.01000 0.25 300
P-Line C-XXX
TEST (LB.) DIAMETER (IN.) SPOOL LENGTH (YDS.)
2 0.004 3000
4 0.006 3000
6 0.008 3000
8 0.0011 3000
P-Line Original
TEST (LB.) DIAMETER (IN.) SPOOL LENGTH (YDS.)
4 0.005 3000
6 0.008 3000
8 0.009 3000
says the Viscious 8 lb is the thinnest of the mono in 8 lb test ....
not sure but it does perform pretty well for 8 lb test ....
just saying
Guys the breaking strength of the line and it's thickness are totally different things. You can have 8 lbs line as thick as your finger, or you can have 8 lbs line thinner than a strand of human hair. It all depends on how the company engineered the line. The parameters are determined by the company.
Case and point: Fly fishermen use a variety of tippets of varying thicknesses and breaking strengths. That's why they have the X system in addition to the line thickness and breaking strength. There are far more factors than the breaking strength.
Best video on this explained via RIO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sQddgo4V90
Thank you for creating this for us.
Hooks are inconsistent as well.
A really useful post. Good info there.
Bob
The point is US market lines...the overwhelming majority...with a few exceptions...do not break at their rated strength. I could list many 2 pound lines that are sold as 2 pounds yet break at 3-4 pounds. I could do same with 4..6...8...and on up the line. Very few folks realize this. Here is a good article that talks about this and how it might have come to be this way.Quote:
Originally Posted by funbun
Japanese Silk
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Quote:
Originally Posted by funbun
Yeah, but we’re not talking about fly fishing. LOL
First, the “X” system is completely outdated. Many (including me) would like to see it go away. The only reason people still use it is because of tradition.
Second, different tippets are used for different size flies because you need to transfer the energy from the fly line through the leader to the fly. We’re talking about UL baits of a similar size. You can cast most UL baits with almost any 2-4# line.
Third, most tippet is different from regular mono/fluoro because it has almost no stretch and will break more easily than regular line in the same breaking strain. Slab posted a thread about a new line that had a lot of stretch in it. Tippet is the exact opposite of that.
Oh my, now I have a headache. :Rofl
Me too! :RoflQuote:
Originally Posted by BuckeyeCrappie
It’s actually very simple. But here is something even more easy to understand. Varivas America…a site sponsor….is having a fall sale. Some very good discounts on a premium line.
FALL SALE: Save 25%~35% off all orders. Sept 23 ~ Oct 2. - VARIVAS
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When it comes to mono I choose my lines based on diameter and not by the lb test on the spool. For my ultralights 3# Maxima is used mostly and has a diameter of 0.15 mm. I bring this up because it isn't on the chart. Found and unused spool of 4 # Kastking in my fishing closet and it has a diameter of 0.14 mm, thinner than 3# Maxima and 2# SOS. Thought it would break pretty easy with the diameter but was really strong so I'm putting it on a reel today and test out tomorrow.
WOW,Great job!!!