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Has anyone tried the new Whiplash line from Berkley? If so, how does it compare to Fireline? It is quite a bit cheaper and thinner (for a given lb strength) than fireline. I'm thinking of using it for the spring and sockeye fishery in place of my fireline which can get quite expensive.
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If theres no maxima on the shelf, I myself move to Charterboat.
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The best (cheapest) place to buy Fireline is Walmart, it's $19.99 as opposed to $29.99 in other places. They also have the cheapest prices on Plano tackle boxes BTW. I haven't used Whiplash yet myself, is it a similar product? Berkley makes Fireline as well so I wonder if they aren't cannabilizing their marketshare. Scott has never used a no-stretch line so he has no idea, which of course doesn't stop him from offering empty advice, never will.
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Carl, Its not about me not using one, I have used one before, its about simplifying things. Theres new products coming out in fishing a mile a minute. Flurocarbon, no stretch lines, this and that, why make it harder on myself than it already is? I enjoy continuity amongst the equipment I own, and I think some of these products (IE flurcarbon) may just be a placebo to some point, although some swear by them increasing their odds of success. It could really all just be due to more confidence in what they're fishing. I understand no stretch lines have certain advantages Ie solid hook sets, apparenlty more lively fights and this and that, but for the river fishing I do, I'm quite happy with Maxima. When I take up fishing for butts, I'll let you know.
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Of course you're right Scott, beginners like yourself should keep it simple. Not too many things to think about for you and complete safety for the fish. BTW-Mark Sosin say that Fluorocarbon is one of the most misspelled words on the net-I think he may be right. As to Halibut they are one of the easiest fish in creation to catch which means that they are still safe from Club-Handed Know-Nothing Hacks like yourself. Yours in Sport.
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Carl, I'm just waiting for you to offer everyone on the boards another chance to come over to your apartment "near the west end" and look at all your fishing tackle. I was dying for another chance, when is the next tour running? Why don't you have an internet page to go with your ego?
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Sorry that should read 'Cack-Handed' not 'Club Handed' Yours In Sport
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