10m spools of heavy supple braid link that pins itself to the contours of the lake bed. Available in three breaking strains – 18, 25 and 35lb – to cater for all applications. Ultima Flaccid Hooklink – £10. 95Available: December 2012For more information go towww.
The latest main line monofilament from Ultima, which is strong, smooth and boasts a low-viz green finish. Supplied on 1,000m bulk spools and in 12lb, 14lb, 16lb and 18lb breaking strains. £22. 99FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TOwww.
Easy-splice leadcore available in 25lb, 35lb and 45lb breaking strains and in three colours, weed, gravel/clay and mud/silt.
Supplied on 10m spools. £9. 99 For more information go to www.
Fluorocarbon main line that is made to be supple yet maintains fluorocarbon’s unique features, including water-similar refraction for invisibility and sinking properties. Available in green or clear, in 12, 14 and 16lb breaking strains and on 200 and 600yd spools. £22. 99 to £54.
New leader material similar to leadcore but without the lead inner. It’s easy to splice, sinks and hugs the bottom contours. Also available in pre-spliced loop leaders. £11.
Low-diameter braided main line, ideal for long casting and supplied on 300m spools in 15lb, 20lb, 22lb, 28lb and 30lb breaking strains. Olive-green colour. £16. 99For more information go to www.
Low visibility, fluorocarbon mainline, that sinks like a brick. Available in spool of 600m in 12lb, 15lb and 20lb breaking strains. Developed in conjunction with Jim Shelley. RRP: £33.
Popular fluorocarbon main line that boasts low diameters to breaking strains. As a fluorocarbon it is near invisible in water and very heavy. Not a casting line, but ideal for short to medium-range carp fishing. Supplied on 250 or 600m spools in 10, 12, 15, 17 and 20lb breaking strains.
The TC boys get to grips with tackle and bait, testing them to the limit out on the bank. Here’s what they think…X Line FluorocarbonRRP: £13. 95 for 250 metresTest period: 5 monthsPete says:The majority of my fishing is done at short range and with stealth of presentation in mind. So, X Line has suited me perfectly throughout the test period.
Mega-hard-wearing and discreet fluorocarbon main line. This stuff is as tough as line gets and it sinks like a brick, too. A great choice for snaggy, clear lakes. RRP: £13.