Down Deep Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 I am a real fan of Gamma line, but it seems it is off the market. It looks like Berkley Sensation is comparable. Any input or comments will be appreciated?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernsportman Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Myself I have loved Gamma for years...its a shame that it's so hard to find now days... I have had luck with the northland tackle line but haven't put it to much of a test yet... I think if you look towards Suffix Elite you will find it pretty similar to Gamma far as strength and abrasion resistance. That's my go-to now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slipperybob Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 When Gamma was fading out, I was on a search for a replacement line. In terms of strength and performance, Yozuri Hybrid fared really close to it as well as ASSO Tetramax. Some line break strength that I tested for my own reference.Gamma High Performance .200 mm 4# line break 7# 9 oz. Mfg claim break of 8.5#ASSO Tetramax .180 mm 4# line break 7# 1 oz. Mfg claim break of 7.5#Yozuri Hybrid .235 mm 4# line break 7# 4 oz. Mfg claim break of 8.5#Silverthread Excalibur .179 mm 4# line break 5# 12 oz.Pline Floroclear .18 mm 4# line break 5# 14 oz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALL_IN Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 If I am looking for a Mono, I really like Sufix Elite. Good line and good price.Flouro, I tried X50 from Cabelas and was REALLY happy with it last year and I will rig it again this year.BPS also has good flouro, their XPS has impressed me.Braid, Sufix 832, all the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chode2235 Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 The best overall line I have ever used is Yo-Zuri Hybrid and Hybrid Ultra Soft.There are a ton of great information around the net with folks who use this. Great line, and great value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Almquist Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Gamma will be back on the market. A while back one of the people from the company (Gamma)let us know that it will soon be in the distribution chain. You can buy it directly from the company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Barlage Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I would stick with Gamma, you can buy it from there web site, thats what I did this winter. Its great stuff, only thing that I use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Almquist Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 I was at L & M picking up a few things and low and behold they have Gamma in stock. All set for opening day!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatoneguy Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Nanofil is great line, but pricey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herefish101 Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 I'v been a Berkley guy forever, but after reading about Gamma so many times on here I have to go get some. My questions: Is it mono? flouro? Does it absorb water(float or sink)?I'm wondering because I use different lines for different situations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernsportman Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 its a copolymer... from what i noticed it acts just like mono only strong... really strong! I've straightened a couple jigs gettin out of snags before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Almquist Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 To me it acts like Trilene without the memory problems.From the box: Copolymer Fishing Line Molecularly Altered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Head Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 That's great news about Gamma. I haven't seen it back in the stores yet, but I'll keep an eye out. Since Gamma's been gone I've went with Suffix Elite and I have to say I like that too. I've never been a Trilene fan, I seem to get more line twist and memory with Trilene. I've also used PLine floroclear and liked that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herefish101 Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 I found the Gamma HSOforum, it's priced right too. Once I get it i'm spooling my two main rods with it to try it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paceman Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 You will like it herefish. I have been using it for the last few years. awesome stuff and the local lm fleet has it in stock so I am very pleased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northlander Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 If your looking for mono trolling line save yourself some money and go with trilene Big Game. Great line and way cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan z Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Iam really impressed with this new Pline CXX I bought this year I bought it in the 4# and its super strong and it has great abrasion resistance. I am a Gamma lover too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wish-I-Were-Fishn Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I found the Gamma HSOforum. What color and strength for my walleye rod and then for my bass spinning gear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Almquist Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I went with 6lb clear for my walleye rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Head Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I went with 6lb clear for my walleye rod. +1I always use 6# for rigging and jigging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarrid Houston Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I have used Gamma, and cannot complain. However, new favorite is the Berkley Trilene trans-optic. Used this stuff when it first came on like spring of 2010? It is a gold color line (great vis) when out of water and in lite, and it is invis when under the water, hence the name trans-optic. This is great line for spinning reels. Just spooled up all of mine for this season.. I should also mention that it can last all season long, fish at least 3 times/ week, and it does not seem to harm the line with the UV rays etc.. 6# test for me.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigstick56 Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I tried the Northland Bionic walleye in 5 lb. have nothing but good things to say about that for verticle jigging walleyes..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarrid Houston Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I also bought some 5# bionic that I am excited to try out! very affordable line... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corncob Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 One problem with any fishing line is evaluating it by lb test as indicated on the label....Line diameter would be a far more accurate way to compare lines.....Most lines are stronger than the indicated lb test and vary greatly from brand and line type...For example I use Sufix promix 6lb test , .25 mm diameter...My Tectan 5.9lb test is .16 mm diameter , Tectan 13.9 lb test is .25 mm diameter, the same as 6lb test Sufix ,and both have about the same break strenght close to 13lbs......Line diameter carries the day for comparison purposes........I rarily use anything higher than 13.9 lb Tectan for bass , unless I'm into heavy weed or pad applications , and then I use 20-50 lb braid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbumb Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 berkley nano fil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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