Anything 30lb & under I go with Nitlon DFC. Better quality than Black Magic & it works out considerably cheaper (about half price in the lower breaking strains). Anything over 30lb & Black Magic is my choice.
Go the Fluorocarbon mate, I like it just that little bit better for knots than the tough trace black magic. If you are talking "leader" though I use the black magic supple.
I have used Schneider Leader (Braid Compatible), clear colour(comes in camo too) for my wind on leaders and traces since 2006 and love the stuff, though i have only found one Tackle Store in Perth that stocks it regulary and in good amounts and sizes. I actually just went in there today and bought 4 different sized spools of the stuff to send up to Katherine NT, to my brother and his mates for Barra fishing as they had all been using Black Magic but after i let them use my Schneider i took up they all wanted me to buy some for them and send it up. So first postage of Schneider to Katherine is off tomorrow :)
I find it easier to tie knots than Black Magic(normnal) being slightly softer and find its just as abrasion resistant. Also find it is better for braid to grip onto for when tying say an FG knot to connect braid to mono. Used Jinkai once(normal stuff) and found it way to soft and was prone to abrasion really bad. Dont mind the old Flurocarbon when Trout and Bream fishing but only under 20lb.
Oh yeah plus the Schneider is good value comes in 100m spools and costs between about $7 for 15lb to $20 for 110lb.
Wazza79
Posts: 315
Date Joined: 23/05/11
Leaders
Never had any problems with Black Magic.
Son of tomcat
Posts: 80
Date Joined: 04/09/12
i agree the black magic
i agree the black magic ishard to go past
CityFlicker
Posts: 524
Date Joined: 31/01/13
Anything 30lb & under I go
Anything 30lb & under I go with Nitlon DFC. Better quality than Black Magic & it works out considerably cheaper (about half price in the lower breaking strains). Anything over 30lb & Black Magic is my choice.
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catchalittle
Posts: 1875
Date Joined: 04/09/08
I use either the YGK or
I use either the YGK or Varivas leader
Nathan
Callum24
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Date Joined: 24/06/12
+1 for nitlon
+1 for nitlon
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dkonig82
Posts: 2091
Date Joined: 06/07/10
I use Jigging Master
I use Jigging Master Terminator and reckon it's great, but never bought it in smaller than 80lb so can't comment on the lower breaking strains
When asked by a non-fisherman 'how many fishing rods do you really need?' the correct answer is either:
n+1 (where n is the number of fishing rods you currently own); or
n-1 (where n is the number of fishing rods which would cause your significant other to dump you.
Leemo
Posts: 3712
Date Joined: 22/02/07
I love Fisherman 55lb
I love Fisherman 55lb leader. So soft, a dream to tie and it doesnt kink. pretty damn good abbrasion resistance too.
bludgin' since 94'
tomharders247
Posts: 145
Date Joined: 22/11/12
+1 for black magic
BLACK MAGIC I LOVE IT
TorquenFish
Posts: 321
Date Joined: 30/12/12
Another +1 for Black Magic.
Another +1 for Black Magic.
Super peg
Posts: 760
Date Joined: 02/09/12
ive used blackmagic always,
ive used blackmagic always, i was actually thinking of changing it up to another brand, but seems its the way to go haha
The art of fishing consists of casting, winding, trolling and jigging
while freezing, sweating, swatting and swearing.
TROOPY
Posts: 162
Date Joined: 30/05/11
I used to use blackmagic,
I used to use blackmagic, now it's only Schneider line for me now never had a problem with it
1 from the beach is worth 10 from a boat
new age
Posts: 330
Date Joined: 15/03/13
hey everyone, black magic
hey everyone, black magic mono or fluro?
Bunny
Posts: 678
Date Joined: 05/08/10
Go the Fluorocarbon mate, I
Go the Fluorocarbon mate, I like it just that little bit better for knots than the tough trace black magic. If you are talking "leader" though I use the black magic supple.
MattMiller
Posts: 4171
Date Joined: 15/06/09
Black Magic Tough
used it for years now in 40,80,100. Flouro's a rip IMO.
tim-o
Posts: 4657
Date Joined: 24/05/11
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I am, as I've said, merely competent. But in an age of incompetence, that makes me extraordinary.
choorles
Posts: 93
Date Joined: 06/03/12
nitlon best value imo -
nitlon best value imo - 70-100 metres per spool
just got some yo-zuri pink fluoro for next trip have to see how it goes
crezz
Posts: 695
Date Joined: 12/03/12
yer im a black magic fan but
yer im a black magic fan but for the light stuff like bream i use diawa fleuro or that dogtooth stuff in the 4lb fleuro.
TorquenFish
Posts: 321
Date Joined: 30/12/12
Light stuff I always go
Light stuff I always go Berkley Vanish. Awesome for <10lb.
Sunburntfeet
Posts: 160
Date Joined: 04/01/13
Daiwa fluoro for anything
Daiwa fluoro for anything under 30lb and black magic supple or jinkai 40lb and over. Pretty funny how many ways you can spell fluoro though.
Fisherman, constantly trying to out-smart fish.......with limited success
CityFlicker
Posts: 524
Date Joined: 31/01/13
You mean it's not spelled
You mean it's not spelled 'floowro'?
Just because I smile & nod does not mean I believe the crap coming out of your mouth.
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Buz
Posts: 1555
Date Joined: 28/08/07
I have used Schneider Leader
I have used Schneider Leader (Braid Compatible), clear colour(comes in camo too) for my wind on leaders and traces since 2006 and love the stuff, though i have only found one Tackle Store in Perth that stocks it regulary and in good amounts and sizes. I actually just went in there today and bought 4 different sized spools of the stuff to send up to Katherine NT, to my brother and his mates for Barra fishing as they had all been using Black Magic but after i let them use my Schneider i took up they all wanted me to buy some for them and send it up. So first postage of Schneider to Katherine is off tomorrow :)
I find it easier to tie knots than Black Magic(normnal) being slightly softer and find its just as abrasion resistant. Also find it is better for braid to grip onto for when tying say an FG knot to connect braid to mono. Used Jinkai once(normal stuff) and found it way to soft and was prone to abrasion really bad. Dont mind the old Flurocarbon when Trout and Bream fishing but only under 20lb.
Oh yeah plus the Schneider is good value comes in 100m spools and costs between about $7 for 15lb to $20 for 110lb.