Polyester fishing lines, or Ester fishing line as also known still seem relatively new outside of the Japanese Domestic Market. But they are starting to appear elsewhere. Even here in little Britain. I first came across them in 2018 at the Osaska Fishing Show and came home with a spool of 34 Pinky to try on an ultralight outfit. Here’s my review.
Dai-ichi Seiko is one of my favourite Japanese tackle manufacturers, and the Itokuzu Winder is a great example of their excellent design and innovation.
So maybe you’re already sold on the virtues of the FG Knot for bass fishing? Or perhaps you’re just looking for a stronger knot for LRF, like I was. But you might have thought that the FG Knot wasn’t possible with ultra light lines and leaders? Check out the Daiichi Seiko Knot Assist 2.0.
New braid for a new reel. Have filled this little Abu Revo Premier with the rather luxurious feeling YGK G-Soul PE in 0.3 (5lb). This combo will be used for UL duties, both freshwater and salt.
Not really light enough to be appropriate for LRF however this new line concept from French firm, Fiiish is nicely thought out. ‘Perfect Link’ utilises the clear thinking they developed with their Black Minnow range. The correct braid, fluorocarbon and lure clips are matched and presented in groupings; Light, Medium, Strong and X-Strong.
I always recommend that newcomers to LRF invest the lions share of their budget in a quality ultra-thin line – it makes a massive difference to catch rate. But I’m also sympathetic to the fact that not everyone can afford £30 for 100m of Japanese high tech braid. Step in Tronixpro once again.
I’m onto my third spool of Varivas Light Game PE braid. I’ve used this 0.3 PE braid since I started LRF. It lives permanently on my 2500 Stella and has landed some lovely fish.