On my way to test new Berkley NanoFil line.

[Don G]

Yes, Dyneema fibers are at the heart of this new line. I've fished it side-by-side against Fireline and it is much better in my opinion. Fireline will be coming off most all my reels and this stuff going on. Now, if they will only make it in the 'flame green' color...

-T9

Yep, or Hi-Vis YellowThumbs UpThumbs Up

[Don G]

Yes, Dyneema fibers are at the heart of this new line. I've fished it side-by-side against Fireline and it is much better in my opinion. Fireline will be coming off most all my reels and this stuff going on. Now, if they will only make it in the 'flame green' color...

-T9

How do you like the way you open & store the spool?Thumbs UpHands ClappingHands Clapping

[Team9nine]

One thing that does concern me is when my Crappie season starts...in Octrober.....is the no stretch in this line going to cost me fish. I know that the no stretch will also give me a hook set on occasion that mono might have caused me to miss so it might equal out. Time will tell. Maybe some knowledgeable Crappie fisherman can weigh in on the no stretch aspect for catching Crappie.

Regards

I don't think it will make that much difference in the big scheme of things. I've had a few flip off here and there, but nothing to be overly concerned about. There are two ways you can help overcome this if it is a concern to you. One is to move to a slightly lighter action rod than what you might currently use so that the rod makes up somewhat for what the line won't. The other is to use a short leader line (mono, hybrid or fluoro) attached to the NanoFil. That extra stretch even in a short leader will add a bit of cushion to the overall setup. I've ran the new line both with and without and can see reasons for both, so I think it will just be an individual decision for each angler to make.

It really isn't any different than if you already fish with any of the current superlines at the moment.

-T9

[Team9nine]

How do you like the way you open & store the spool?Thumbs UpHands ClappingHands Clapping

Have to admit it took me a bit to figure that one out, but now I know for the next spool (LOL).

-T9

[Alphahawk]

I don't know that I will be using this stuff for every reel and fishing situation I have but I might. I get to fish more than most and I have put this stuff through the mill. I really like it. I have used it on the Caney Fork River and with a fluorocarbon leader the Trout don't know the difference. As a matter of fact I can cast the Trout Crank lures I use a mile with this stuff and get a great hook set. Yes it is made of the same stuff as FireLine but the process is different in manufacturing. Since I only use 2# test and 4# test I don't have to buy much. I have a 3# test and a 4# test spool and am waiting on my 2# test to come in. I can hardly wait to get in. I can throw the 1/64 Trout Magnet quite far with the 3# test and I am sure I will gain another 15 to 20 feet with the 2# test....that will be amazing. I think the best part about this type of line is what is yet to come from other manufacturers. You know they are going to have to come up with something to compete with this....it might even be better.


Regards

[split handle]

I've fished it side-by-side against Fireline and it is much better in my opinion. Fireline will be coming off most all my reels and this stuff going on.
-T9

Fireline is stronger for its diameter than Nanofil, so why do you like the Nanofil better?

[Don G]

Wonder if you can use a loop knot on your jigs with this line..I haven't tried that yet but with 71 year old eyes I had a time tying it to my 4# test mono backing...Have you ever tried tying a Double Albright knot with 71 year old eyesDoh?

I think,so far, I have gained about 10' while dock shooting( simulating in the yard under benches:D).. I never liked braid but I seem to like this line so far..

More testing to come..

[Crestliner08]

Fireline is stronger for its diameter than Nanofil, so why do you like the Nanofil better?

Good question....Dyneema is Dyneema, period. Can't be any difference?

[Team9nine]

Fireline is stronger for its diameter than Nanofil, so why do you like the Nanofil better?

Several reasons:

The biggest reason for me is that the new line handles much better than Fireline, IMO, and fishes lighter weight baits much better. Also limper and not as stiff; acts more like a mono/floro than a braid/superline. Doesn't appear to have the same coating on it that Fireline does. Since I'm chasing crappie, strength per diameter isn't that big a factor to me, but overall diameter is. As long as the line won't break below it's stated strength, then handling characteristics become more important. It appears to me that most superlines are rated based upon their strain limit with knots and not their overall true strength.

I'm tossing 1/16, 1/32, 1/64-oz. jigs. The spool I obtained to test was rated as 4# line, and compared to my 4#, 6# and 8# Fireline there was no comparison when it came to casting distance and how each line handled the lighter weight jigs. The 4# Fireline came closest, but the 6# and 8# wasn't even a contest. Hard to get an accurate measurement of Fireline diameter since it's a fused line and not truly "round". Under a good power microscope, it's flat and twisty and compresses easily using a micrometer. That also makes it "flighty" and not quite as aerodynamic, either in air or in the water, resulting in poorer control qualities as you attempt to use lighter and lighter baits at deeper and deeper depths.

Based on just diameter, the 4# NanoFil I'm using is half the diameter of an equivalent 6# hybrid or mono, and smaller than 2# fluorocarbon. Closest thing I've found is 1# Micro ice line. They also make the line in 1, 2 and 3# tests if I wanted to go smaller still.

Keep in mind that almost all my crappie fishing is "on the cast". I don't long line troll, spider rig, shoot docks, troll cranks, etc. For those applications it may or may not be the better line. But considering that my buddy and I have tried about every available line out there trying to come up with the best overall crappie jigging line, this one has quickly moved itself up to the top of my list alongside just 1 or 2 others. More time on the water with it may put it over the top.

-T9

[Team9nine]

Good question....Dyneema is Dyneema, period. Can't be any difference?

Isn't that like saying nylon is nylon (monofilament), or fluorocarbon is fluorocarbon? Can't be any differences then there either... Or maybe graphite is graphite, so all rods must be the same.

The big difference is in how the line is "assembled" if you will compared to Fireline - it's not fused like FL. Look at the two under a high powered microscope and you'll see the differences. Then just fish it and you'll realize they're not the same when it comes to comparing overall qualities. Each has it's strengths...and weaknesses.

-T9