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Sea Fishing
With the vast amount of lines on the market,
it might seem an impossible task in selecting one to
use. Barney Wright takes a look at one of the latest
brands available...
It is quite common for an angler to wander into a
tackle shop with the intent of purchasing some line.
However, as he wades through the shear volume of choices
and begins to feel a little confused, it is most likely
that he would opt for the cheapest and be done with
it! This is because lines appear to be pretty much
the same when you look at them on the spool. So, when
you see one that sells for £15.99 and compare
it to another that retails for £4.99, with the
same quantity of line on the spool, you could be forgiven
for choosing to save £10!
Nevertheless, lines do vary, and some to a greater
extent than others when it comes to the way they behave
when being cast, the breaking strain, diameter, actual
knot strength and abrasion resistance. Quality lines
do come at a premium price but it is always worth
the few extra pennies, because the last thing you
want is for a line to let you down when you are playing
the fish of a lifetime. Sakuma Nite Crystal does not
cost the earth, yet offers way more than the price
suggests.
It comes in a low diameter with a higher breaking
strain than many other lines of the same diameter.
For example, the 0.33mm Nite Crystal has a breaking
strain of 16lb, whereas many other lines of the same
diameter would come in at about 12lb. Not only is
it strong, it is also of relatively low stretch, but
at the same time supple and soft, which means that
it will pay off a reel perfectly when cast and lay
on the spool well when reeled back in.
I have used Nite Crystal for quite some time now
and have found it excellent – it’s my
primary casting line for the field! I have less fraps
using this line than any other that I have used, and
this can be the difference between a good performance
and a great performance. With regard to fishing with
it, Nite Crystal is perfect because of its high breaking
strain and low diameter.
This combination allows me to cast as far as I can,
yet still be able to rely on the line when reeling
in a good fish or hitting a snag. I use the 0.33/16lb
line and I have had no problems with premature breakages.
Plus, I can easily straighten hooks with it on a pull
so that I am able to get my gear back out of a snag.
Facts At A Glance
Spool Size: 4oz
Price: £7.25
Colours: Red, yellow, blue and brown.
B/S Diameter
Metres
10lb 0.26mm
1,800
12lb 0.28mm 1,500
14lb 0.31mm 1,300
16lb 0.33mm
1,100
20lb 0.37mm 900
25lb 043mm
650
30lb 0.47mm 560
40lb 0.57mm
380
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