Berkley Nanofil
Jun 6, 2020 15:22:58 #
bottomcoon
Loc: Tahlequah, oklahoma
I bought a spool of white 10# 2 winters ago for crappie fishing docks in the winter. It is really slick & I use p
line fluorocarbon (mostly) for a leader. I use a double uni knot & when tied correctly I have no problems but the nanofil is so small I must be careful with these old arthritis fingers of mine. No memory & I like being able to see the white line as i only use jigs. I tried it with lures & wacky worms. My home lake is just a large hole in the rocks. The nano didn't last in my regular fishing. Love it for crappie & bluegills. My main complaint is cost.
line fluorocarbon (mostly) for a leader. I use a double uni knot & when tied correctly I have no problems but the nanofil is so small I must be careful with these old arthritis fingers of mine. No memory & I like being able to see the white line as i only use jigs. I tried it with lures & wacky worms. My home lake is just a large hole in the rocks. The nano didn't last in my regular fishing. Love it for crappie & bluegills. My main complaint is cost.
Jun 6, 2020 15:30:59 #
Yeah it is a bit more expensive, but I'll give it. try, see if it's worth the extra. I usually use power pro, but if it casts further and I don't get back lashes that'll be nice.
Jun 6, 2020 19:52:27 #
So, I strongly prefer Nanofil in appropriate light tackle applications.
Nanofil has some other advantages that I've yet seen mentioned. Unlike braid, the line doe absorb water, which is a major perk for saltwater fishing. Its previously mentioned low memory, by the way, also means that one typically gets far fewer wind knots.
In addition to the high cost, spotty availability, and abysmal abrasion resistance, I would also add that one needs to be super selective about which knots that they tie. Be advised that some mainline-to-leader knots, like the surgeon's knot, seem to be problematic. Personally, I've had great the double crazy alberto.
Nanofil has some other advantages that I've yet seen mentioned. Unlike braid, the line doe absorb water, which is a major perk for saltwater fishing. Its previously mentioned low memory, by the way, also means that one typically gets far fewer wind knots.
In addition to the high cost, spotty availability, and abysmal abrasion resistance, I would also add that one needs to be super selective about which knots that they tie. Be advised that some mainline-to-leader knots, like the surgeon's knot, seem to be problematic. Personally, I've had great the double crazy alberto.
Jun 6, 2020 23:07:54 #
Jun 6, 2020 23:30:59 #
Spirit I can’t help you, I simply don’t know about the line. You can adapt to most any line but will the line adapt to you?
Jun 6, 2020 23:33:14 #
Hi, it's been around a few years. No advantage on a caster. Longest cast you'll see an a spinning reel. Tops in finesse light weight techniques. When you want to use 1/8oz or the like, this is it. Heaviest leader, 6lb flouro. Throwing trout lures, this is it.
Jun 7, 2020 07:53:19 #
sherlock wrote:
Hi, it's been around a few years. No advantage on a caster. Longest cast you'll see an a spinning reel. Tops in finesse light weight techniques. When you want to use 1/8oz or the like, this is it. Heaviest leader, 6lb flouro. Throwing trout lures, this is it.
I beg to differ sherlock. I use 8 and 8 floro for finesse, but 12 and 12 floro for chatterbaits,jerkbaits and crankbaits,up to maybe 7/8oz. I do agree that you will only get the extra casting distance on a spinning rod,since it's probably due to lack of memory and slick surface.
Jun 7, 2020 15:17:30 #
Fredfish, whatever works best for ya. Out here in crystal clear CA water, many more bites 6lb.
Jun 7, 2020 16:48:28 #
sherlock wrote:
Fredfish, whatever works best for ya. Out here in crystal clear CA water, many more bites 6lb.
No doubt sherlock,in those conditions,and for trout,smaller is always better. I thought Spirit said he was putting 17lb on a baitcaster. I figured he was after something else. My mistake.
Jun 7, 2020 17:03:03 #
Well let me clarify. I am putting 17 pound nanofill on a baitcaster. I'll be using at least 10 pound fluorocarbon as a leader. I'm going for surf perch in the ocean, so that fluorocarbon ain't really necessary, but that's what I buy and use for trout so it's gonna do for perch. I go with heavier line cause my old hands and eyes don't do very well with the smaller stuff and it really irritates me and I get frustrated and that's not what fishin's supposed to be about. Extra casting distance would be nice, but if I find that I'm having a problem with knots I'll be going back to the power pro or fireline. I like both. Whichever is cheapest when I'm buying.
Jun 7, 2020 17:20:01 #
Jun 7, 2020 17:48:37 #
Sherlock if that was directed at me, yes I am. I've used spinning reels just about exclusively for 60 some years. I own two bait casters, one I was gifted last Christmas and one I bought about 20 years ago and promptly put up on a shelf. I surf fish for perch on the California coast maybe a half dozen times throughout the year, whenever I can get over there. I'm conducting an ongoing experiment. I'm doing something different that's really simple, kinda fun and doesn't cost me a whole bunch of money, and something like that can be kinda difficult to find at my age.
Jun 7, 2020 18:21:36 #
tommybe1
Loc: Bay Area, California
Spiritof27 wrote:
Sherlock if that was directed at me, yes I am. I'... (show quote)
If ya don't mind me asking, where do you go perch fishing at? I'm in San Jose, thinking of trying some beach fishing, never have, so don't no where to go, or even if it makes a difference, thanks.
Jun 7, 2020 18:32:23 #
Spirit the reason I brought that up is because I do the perch scene in SoCal. If you did that same set up on 7'6" spinning outfit, you would gain 20yds and it doesn't have to be heavy gear. I'm 77 and I do it. As for the other gentleman, you can surf fish wherever you have access and on a high tide you'll catch something
Jun 7, 2020 21:04:59 #
That's what I was gonna say to tommy - wherever there's surf you can reach without breaking your neck. They're all up and down the coast - I used to catch a bunch of em down San Diego way, but there's a lot more fishable surf down there. And sherlock I always used to use a spinning outfit and I always went pretty light. I still do. But. I like to try new stuff, so I made one of my spinning reels bailess and I bought a 4601 C3. I just got the proper rod for that reel - custom built 8foot light power steelhead rod. Sweet. I still take the bailess with me.
Tommybe1 if you want to talk perch, give us a shout and we can talk about it. As for me, so far I've fished above Bodega Bay up to Eureka. Have yet to find a great spot.
Tommybe1 if you want to talk perch, give us a shout and we can talk about it. As for me, so far I've fished above Bodega Bay up to Eureka. Have yet to find a great spot.
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