The Barbel Show 2012

Davelincs · #1 (**permalink**) 27-09-2010, 13:58

My question is for the tidal trent, i have been and still do use daiwa sensor 8lb and 10 lb,bs
just wodering if any one uses the high tech low diameter line for this sort of fishing,
if so what brand do you use and size
thanks

thesaint999 · #2 (**permalink**) 27-09-2010, 14:44

wouldn't go for hi-tech lines at collingham as its a bit snaggy, I would use something robust like nash bullet or Berkley big game in 10-15 lb but its all personal preference, I like quite soft stretchy lines.

speedmasterl · #3 (**permalink**) 27-09-2010, 16:24

Hi Dave on the Thames i use 10lb ESP crystal for braid i use 30lb Power pro.
Larry

Davelincs · #4 (**permalink**) 27-09-2010, 17:04

Thanks for the reply lads, will have a look at the above line
ive been using .20 and 0.22 stroft as hook lengths,although ive been broken a few times with the stroft , i quite like it,its dia size and strength

speedmasterl · #5 (**permalink**) 27-09-2010, 17:25

Hi Dave what rivers are you fishing? the line you mentioned seems a bit light weight to me, i'd defo up it to at least 10-12lb b.s
Larry

Davelincs · #6 (**permalink**) 27-09-2010, 17:31

Hi Larry, i do use 8 and 10lb main lines, the 0.20and 0.22 are hooklengths
0.20 is 4.10 kilos bs
0.22 is 5 kilos bs

speedmasterl · #7 (**permalink**) 27-09-2010, 18:42

Hi Dave off the top of my head i THINK 10lb crystal is .30 breaks at 13lb approx so it's a bit more guttsie than stroft which i feel is the way to go in the coming months. As you well know Barbel will find the weak link in any set up.
Larry