Gavin's Peg: November 2011

Tuesday 22 November 2011

Fancy Writing About Your Match?

Just as an idea I thought that while I'm off the bank I'd offer some people a chance to guest here!

If you fancy the idea leave a message here with contact details (in the comments, and I won't publish your e-mail address to avoid spam) and I will get back to you and we can arrange something. It would be nice give those that keep dropping in something to read, so if you fancy writing up about your match (regardless of how you get on) drop me a line!

Tackle Box

Preston Reflo Power

I'm a big believer in sticking to using gear I have confidence in, and in this line I have bags of it! I've been using this line now since it came on to the market (now re-badged as just Power - it was formally Powerline) some ten or more years ago.

I've had odd tries with newer lines but none of them have matched up to the durability and reliability and I have always gone back to this line. I know people will point out it's understated dia on the spool (I checked with a micrometer how far out they are, and at .10 and below they are fine), but as long as you are aware I don't see a problem as you adjust accordingly. I've never caught a fish that has complained that the line isn't quite as it says!

Away from the diameter issue, it's quoted B/S is accurate (plenty of lines are not - try some!), and as someone who now really only fishes carp dominated venues it's abrasion resistance is a big plus in making sure a rig lasts out a bagging session. It knots well too, and while I seldom tie hooks on the bank now, it's just easier at home during a prep session not to have to be over careful - it speeds those boring bits up a touch! It's perhaps not the most supple line, but it's a trade off I'm happy to make. Despite some manufacturers claims, I don't believe you can have everything!

I suppose the popularity and longevity of this line on the market is a testament to how good it is - it's seen off a couple of other lines by Preston in it's time. At £5 for a 100m spool it's good value too! I can't see me switching away from it any time soon.

Many thanks to www.prestoninnovations.com for allowing me to use their picture.