IGFA factory pretest lines
Submitted by tangles on Sat, 2007-02-10 21:07
hey guys, just wondering if any of you guys know of any other IGFA approved pretest lines that have the factory pretest label on them like the platypus lines do? The kalbarri classic is coming up and we are only alowed to use platypus or black magic line, but the black magic doesnt have the factory pretest label on them. I just want to know if there are any others out there that have the label on them cos not to keen on the platypus and black magic. Bit rude cos thats all they allow you to use. If anyone has any ideas can you let me know. cheers tangles
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try Stren , penn
try Stren , penn international line , tiagra line , - basically anything that is igfa rated.
is the kalbarri classic sponsed by platypus ?? as i was unaware they could tell you what line to use for game fishing.
if it is sponsored ask for all your line to be free as it would cost a fortune to re-spool ya reels.
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Berkley Trilene is IGFA
Berkley Trilene is IGFA rated as well. I think coz its the sponsors making the rules.....
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Hi fishers What came of
Hi fishers
What came of this?
Was it that the above stated lines had IGFA on them but weren't pretested?
Was it that they didnt "have" or wish to have the expense of putting the different line brands through a test machine so they could award winning contestants on the day?
Did the one line pretested allow everyone fished the same type of line/breaking strain in the competition?
Even though the other lines are IGFA rated they are genuine guarrenteed pretest breaking "under" the the stated on the spool breaking strain without going to the line testing machine?
Is there different manufacture rating methods for the above stated line?
Why was the one line used in the IGFA competition?
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Just a quick search found
Just a quick search found this. Itll be interesting to seeing the reason.
From time to time, IGFA is asked to spell out its policy on manufacturers designating certain of their lines as "IGFA" class. The answer is simple: IGFA does not guarantee, recommend, or endorse any particular manufacturer's products for any reason, including to ensure that their lines will not overtest the IGFA line class limitations. IGFA tests only fishing lines that are submitted with world record applications, contests, or club entries, and does not pretest lines for any manufacturer or angler. IGFA does establish breaking parameters for each line class for which records are kept. IGFA cannot keep manufacturers from stating that their product meets IGFA line class specifications, Whether it does or not is the manufacturers responsibility. "IGFA is not in a position to constantly survey all of the fishing lines manufactured," explained IGFA President Allowed K. Harry. "We have a problem with manufacturers and advertising agencies who overstep their bounds in trying to indicate that their fishing line is approved by IGFA. In such instances, we bring this to the attention of the respective parties and request their advertising be corrected."
This also applies when manufacturers put "IGFA" on the label without any accompanying statement. The term `Tournament Line' has been developed by manufacturers without a general description of what it means. The inference is that it is of a higher grade line and more expensive than regular grade, and that `tournament' line will break near but not exceed specified strength. IGFA does condone use of the statement "meets IGFA line class limitations". However, it is up to the manufacturer to ensure that the product is as advertised. Questions about particular lines should be addressed to the manufacturer.
http://www.nzaca.co.nz/_mgxroot/page_10878.html
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