What line is the best

[Beachlover]

I know everyone has their favourite but what line is considered to be really good, I want something about 15 to 18lbs for my light reals and something about 40lb for my heavy reals so I don't have to bother with a shock leader, I also want something that has a fairly thin line diameter, I have been using Teklon marine and it seemed good but the place I bought it from is having trouble getting it into stock, wonder if anyone else has info on a super duper line that's worth a try.

Don't mind spending the money if the line is worth it.

[willywetegg]

I think the Ultima F1 is one of the best lines I have used. Very thin and very strong too. I tried it in 35lb instead of my usual 30lb and had a lot of trouble getting it off the bottom when I got stuck . I personally wouldn't go past it. It seems to come off the reel nicely too whether it is the lighter or heavier line.

Jim.

[john/r]

hi mate, been down the same road as you for years, tried them all even the teklon the line is not worth the money in my opion.in my opion you cannot beat berkley line,you can get the so called thin dia lines with higher breaking strains but you can still get a nick in a line it just does not warrent the cost as i say just my opion
john

[CHUKKA]

Originally Posted by willywetegg

I think the Ultima F1 is one of the best lines I have used. Very thin and very strong too. I tried it in 35lb instead of my usual 30lb and had a lot of trouble getting it off the bottom when I got stuck . I personally wouldn't go past it. It seems to come off the reel nicely too whether it is the lighter or heavier line.

Jim.

Black F1 is v good , the new Hi Viz is crap.

I tend to buy line by diameter .40 -.45 on slosh 20s and 0.5 -.55 on slosh30s

equates to 18-25 and 30-40 depending on make.

[willywetegg]

I just use the black never tried the high viz stuff, thanks for the warning though lol.

Jim.

[jamiebrennan]

Ultima distance in 30lb its the dogs danglies!

[Lowrider]

Best line?
The one with a fish on the end.

[Gillbo]

Sakuma Nite Crystal or Sufix Tritanium has become my favourite brands for 12-20lb line for the lighter beach and pier work. For rough ground i use either 30lb Daiwa Sensor or Ultima Red Ice. Stay away from the low diameter high strength lines, i tried Grauvell Teklon and after a few sessions it snapped in places for no apparent reason.

[tonyfromalnwick]

Using Greylon at the minute, 35lb straight through, no problems so far.

Also like red ice.

[chunk]

big game trilene 30lb for the rough stuff 15lb f1 titanium for the clean beaches.