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    I dragged out my Quantum 5’ Ultra Light the other day to play with the stocked trout in the pond at my local park. I noticed that the line has taken quite the set. The last 1# line I bought was at a little Mom & Pop shop that no longer exists. Any suggestions? I normally cast tiny Roostertails. Took two rainbows despite the curly line.


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    I would contact kmorrow from Varivas in member sponsors forum. Below is his contact

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    I've looked at the Varvas website and found some 1.4 pound line but am not familiar with the different models they have. I wish I could remember what brand of fluorocarbon I have as it has worked well for more than a few years.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Clint View Post
    I've looked at the Varvas website and found some 1.4 pound line but am not familiar with the different models they have. I wish I could remember what brand of fluorocarbon I have as it has worked well for more than a few years.
    You won’t go wrong with Varivas Blue Moon FC line. Great knot strength…great castability….small diameter.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SuperDave336 View Post
    I would contact kmorrow from Varivas in member sponsors forum. Below is his contact

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    Uhh just for info…that K stands for Katherine. Great to deal with.

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    Hello Clint,

    Here's a list of several models of VARIVAS ultralight lines close to 1 lb. We have additional models, but I recommend starting with these. VARIVAS line breaks very close to absolute/true break strength. A nice group of folks on this forum are familiar with these.

    Blue Moon fluorocarbon (down to 1.5 lb)

    Area Super Trout Master Limited premium fluorocarbon (down to 1.2 lb)

    fluoro Trout Shock Leader (down to 2 lb)

    Area Super Trout Master Limited SVG Nylon mono (down to 1.2 lb)

    Mebaru Gate nylon mono (down to 2 lb)

    ES2 Esterline (polyester) (down to 1.2 lb)


    Let me know if you have any questions.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Clint View Post
    I dragged out my Quantum 5’ Ultra Light the other day to play with the stocked trout in the pond at my local park. I noticed that the line has taken quite the set. The last 1# line I bought was at a little Mom & Pop shop that no longer exists. Any suggestions? I normally cast tiny Roostertails. Took two rainbows despite the curly line.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Alphahawk View Post
    Uhh just for info…that K stands for Katherine. Great to deal with.

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    I've had good success with Maxima Ultragreen in 1# test fishing for spooky trout but use Maxima in 2# or 3# most of the time. Maxima has more stretch and is a little more forgiving than the Varivas lines I've tried but for casting distance Varivas is better.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SuperDave336 View Post
    I’m sorry about that.
    Me too! Never assume. I needed a lesson reminder!
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    Clint, let us know what you choose and how it works for you please. I also have some varivas line to spool up and try but I’m still waiting for the river to come down.
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