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Old 05-10-2011, 08:21 PM
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Default Leader/tippet material

Has anybody else tried Tornado Tournament Line for leaders and, particularly, tippets? I know that the subject of mono is a minefield, where personal preference is everything, but I am delighted with this stuff. I'm using the 0.10, which has a claimed BS of 1.9kg (or more than 4lbs) and the 0.12 (2.6kg, or knocking on for 6lbs).
I have no way of checking the accuracy of these figures, but comparing this material with many others I have used over the years I have no reason to doubt them. It is certainly very strong for its thickness, or should I say thinness, and I find it knots well.
It's pretty good for price, too, at £4. 99 for 100 metres, post free, from Buygoodtackle.com. (I have no connection with this firm, other than as a very satisfied customer.)
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Old 06-10-2011, 11:25 AM
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Default Re: Leader/tippet material

Its resin coated, does this mean its inclined to float/

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Old 06-10-2011, 05:52 PM
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Default Re: Leader/tippet material

It is no worse than any other material in that respect. Left untreated, I find that they all float -- including fluorocarbon -- when there is no movement to break the surface tension. And the thinner it is, the more it takes to sink it. But if you use your normal thickness, and simply take advantage of the much higher breaking strain, then I don't think you would notice any difference.
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