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 02/08/2010 02:37 PM
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Outhouse
Joined: 07/03/2006
Posts: 1401
Location: Memphis, TN
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Monofilament
I've been using Izor First String for my heavier applications (50# up) and it is plenty strong but stiff. I am looking for something that is a bit more pliable. Basil recommends Momoi Hi Catch Nylon. Other suggestions? I will be using this to sling iron/wahoo jigs (I hope), trolling and dropper loop.
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02/08/2010 03:32 PM
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wahoodad
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Joined: 12/31/1999
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re: Monofilament
Outhouse wrote:
I've been using Izor First String for my heavier applications (50# up) and it is plenty strong but stiff. I am looking for something that is a bit more pliable. Basil recommends Momoi Hi Catch Nylon. Other suggestions? I will be using this to sling iron/wahoo jigs (I hope), trolling and dropper loop.
Izorline is what I use, and would highly recommend.
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02/08/2010 04:19 PM
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REK
Joined: 06/05/2007
Posts: 719
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re: Monofilament
Same here...Izorline. Why do you need more pliable slinging iron, trolling, droppers? I start spraying with a spray bottle as soon as I rack a rig in the rodholder.
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02/08/2010 04:22 PM
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JSR
Joined: 10/04/2005
Posts: 292
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re: Monofilament
if you think it's stiff now, keep it on your reel over a day
izor is king
unless you fish "other" monofilaments past their rated strength, like soft steel
izor greatly overtests and gets bit like a mofo
so, you could even fis a lower strength izor to come up with higher test results for stealth
but, this was all before flouro 
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02/08/2010 07:50 PM
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sactotuna
Joined: 03/30/2007
Posts: 859
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re: Monofilament
I'm with Basil. Momoi HiCatch also over tests by a big margin.
Let's see now, Basil has access to anything he wants, has a line testing machine, and uses/recommends HiCatch. Hmmmmmm.
JMO
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02/09/2010 05:53 AM
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Broadbillhunter
Joined: 03/09/2009
Posts: 81
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re: Monofilament
In reality,both great lines .Why not buy a small spool of the usual suspects and find out which suits you best? After all,what suits one guy might not suit another.
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02/09/2010 06:07 AM
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wahoodad
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re: Monofilament
Broadbillhunter wrote:
In reality,both great lines .Why not buy a small spool of the usual suspects and find out which suits you best? After all,what suits one guy might not suit another.
Because, IMO, it's way better to buy the big giant spools, to cut down on memory coil.
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02/09/2010 06:11 AM
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conchydong
Joined: 11/09/2009
Posts: 45
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re: Monofilament
I also like the Moimoi for 50lb but have not used izorline (hard to find in FL) so I cannot compare. On the east coast we use alot of Suffix especially for trolling. it is reasonably priced and I heard that Suffix and Izorline are produced in the same factory in Taiwan. Perhaps Basil you can chime in and confirm that.
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02/09/2010 07:17 AM
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Broadbillhunter
Joined: 03/09/2009
Posts: 81
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re: Monofilament
Wahoodad,I completely agree that once you find a line your happy with bulk spools are the way to go. But if you want to try out a few brands to find one you are happy with,I'd buy the smaller spools as 'samplers' .I think this is even better than trying them for feel in a tackle shop as the best way to test a line is to fish it.I also think the only reason to buy large spools is the price per yard drops .The coil memory benefit goes within a day or two of being loaded onto a reel.
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02/09/2010 08:27 AM
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wahoodad
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re: Monofilament
Broadbillhunter wrote:
Wahoodad,I completely agree that once you find a line your happy with bulk spools are the way to go. But if you want to try out a few brands to find one you are happy with,I'd buy the smaller spools as 'samplers' .I think this is even better than trying them for feel in a tackle shop as the best way to test a line is to fish it.I also think the only reason to buy large spools is the price per yard drops .The coil memory benefit goes within a day or two of being loaded onto a reel.
Doggone big spools last me about 10-12 years now, since I'm only using 20 feet at a time 
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02/09/2010 08:20 PM
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paulskier
Joined: 04/19/2007
Posts: 1763
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re: Monofilament
This Subject Again ???
The last several discussions over the years ended up with Izorline as the MOST PREFERRED ----- seems it still is.
Enough already---Izorline wins IMHO
Paul
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02/09/2010 08:31 PM
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JSR
Joined: 10/04/2005
Posts: 292
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re: Monofilament
hehe Sacto, i forgot you use hi catch 
yes, Paul, it's subjective
but the long range boat's favorite
for those of whom
still use mono.....
This post edited by JSR 02/09/2010
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02/09/2010 08:44 PM
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OldDiver
Joined: 11/16/2005
Posts: 182
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re: Monofilament
I still use Big Game for half the price.
I DO upsize 10-20 lbs for a given use but it works for me.
Never tried Izor.
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02/09/2010 10:16 PM
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titan05
Joined: 05/07/2007
Posts: 2307
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re: Monofilament
I guess I am one of the few that maybe uses both Izor and Momoi......I like em both
XXX and Hi Catch
Big Fish......Izor
Jim
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