copolymer

[tycomps]

Had an extra 3000 spinning reel that needed line so I figured I'd try out copolymer. Strung it up with 10lb and liked it so much I replaced fluoro on one of my smaller reels with 6lb copolymer. Casts further, lies flat, tough, and is almost invisible in the water so I'm going to test out the 4lb on a UL next. Looking for others opinions, thanks.

update 6/3- pulled it off my 4 and 6 lb reels today, too many line twists!

update 6/21- as per 6/3 update switched to mono, definitely miss the non-stretch property of the copolymer. may try the copolymer again on a spare reel and treat it with pure silicone to see if the twists are more manageable.

[mike1010]

My experience is different. The stuff is small diameter and soft, which has its advantages, but it nicks easily, and a nick in that small diameter creates a significant weak spot.

[BELLYUP]

Watch your knots copolymers dont like heat it weakens them. Make sure you wet them when you tighten them down.

[tycomps]

Originally Posted by BELLYUP

Watch your knots copolymers dont like heat it weakens them. Make sure you wet them when you tighten them down.

noticed that, forgot to lick one and it resulted in a 2 inch pig tail from the lure up (palomar).

[NJSquatch]

what brand of copolymer did you use?

I have had great success with 8# Izorline XXX.

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Izorl...ge-IXXXSC.html

I treat all my line with KVD line conditioner as well.

[tycomps]

tried kast king and p line with the same results so I stopped using it, have heard the KVD and pure 'food industry' approved silcone work, might try again at some point with the line treatment.

[tycomps]

Originally Posted by mike1010

My experience is different. The stuff is small diameter and soft, which has its advantages, but it nicks easily, and a nick in that small diameter creates a significant weak spot.

that's why I pulled it off my 4 and 6# rods and went with the conditioned 8# izor for the test.