Thread: Trout/Panfish Magnet Questions

Originally Posted by s_v

As Alphahawk said, the line will be the main factor when it comes to the casting distance. Even small changes in diameter, e.g. going from 0.16 mm to 0.15 mm, will give you a noticeable difference. Another important factor is the type of line used, so braid and mono should not be compared based on their diameters.

Berkley crystal fireline 2lb is less than 0.08 mm

K9 Crappie Braid 0.06mm 5LB test.

Originally Posted by MCG1

K9 Crappie Braid 0.06mm 5LB test.

Interesting, but there's very little information about this line on the net. I'm a bit skeptical about it’s rating strength, fireline is already hair thin at 2 pound(0.0762mm).Have you used this line yourself?

I don't need to do a internet search. Been weighing them on my own Lyman powder scale for 50 years. Many of the Do-it molds are also off weight somewhat. I wouldn't take any manufacturers word on their products weight. Some are right and some are not.

Originally Posted by Alphahawk

Yeah I knew that. When my nephew and I pointed that out to the owner of Trout Magnet he went and weighed them and he too was surprised. If you will do an internet search you will find that the vast majority of US market jig heads weigh more than the stated weight.


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Just spooled it up(K9 Crappie Braid). Have not fished it yet.

I am not familiar with Fireline Crystal or K9 Crappie Braid, but I have very little faith in the diameters and breaking strengths reported by most manufacturers of USDM lines. If one is curious about a thin JDM line, I'd recommend taking a look at Duel Armored F+ #0.04 or #0.06 (those numbers correspond to Japanese braid numbering system, not diameters). I'd be surprised if one was not blown away by their thickness, especially when compared to some reportedly low diameter USDM lines.

K9 has a contact page. If you have questions, ask them. I'm not an elite fisherman, and doubt I could tell the difference between .04-.08mm line, but after fishing it I will be able to tell if it meets my needs. I hope you find what you need for your fishing styles.

Originally Posted by s_v

I am not familiar with Fireline Crystal or K9 Crappie Braid, but I have very little faith in the diameters and breaking strengths reported by most manufacturers of USDM lines. If one is curious about a thin JDM line, I'd recommend taking a look at Duel Armored F+ #0.04 or #0.06 (those numbers correspond to Japanese braid numbering system, not diameters). I'd be surprised if one was not blown away by their thickness, especially when compared to some reportedly low diameter USDM lines.

I was having same thoughts as I was reading through this thread. US market jig head weights are not what they are stated....US market line breaking strengths are not what they are stated...not even close in most cases. The Japanese are so far ahead of us on fishing gear it is not even funny....lines...rods.....reels. Folks may debate the price charged........may say it is not worth it.....but one thing's for sure....they produce a superior product and there is no debate on that.



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