Product Review

              

Week of September 7, 2009

Pure Fishing fishing lines

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SpiderWire Super Mono XXX

The Strongest, Thinnest, Most Sensitive Monofilament Now Has 15% More Shock Strength

Monofilament line has long been the standard in fishing and SpiderWire has established the standard in strong, thin and sensitive lines. Combine these two and the fishing world is in for a big surprise.

 

The improved formula of SpiderWire Super MonoXXX takes an already market-leading strength per diameter, and improves shock strength by 15% -- without increasing stretch! With an additional new color that is perfect in stained water - Brown Recluse, Super Mono XXX will be a hit whether on a favorite bass pond or casting to pompano off of the beach.

 

SpiderWire Super Mono XXX is easy to handle, smooth to cast and super strong. It is super sensitive, so when you feel even the subtlest strike, you can deliver a powerful hook set with a thinner line and still have plenty of strength to bring the big ones back to the boat.  The new color Brown Recluse color is perfect for stained water applications, and it's 15% Stronger than before.

 

With diameters two to three times smaller than other monofilament lines of the same pound test, SpiderWire Super Mono XXX has improved its manageability and flexibility along with the shock strength, giving anglers a tough monofilament strong enough to be called SpiderWire. Available in pound tests ranging from 4 to 20 lbs, Super Mono XXX is the perfect tool for experienced and less experienced anglers alike, arming them with the strength they need to win any fight.

 

SpiderWire Super Mono XXX is available in both 110- and 350-yard spools.

 

Features Include:

Lb Tests/Diameters

            4/.007

            6/.008

            8/.009

            10/.010

            12/.011

            14/.013

            17/.014

            20/.016

 

Colors: Crystal Clear, Brown Recluse Tint

             

Spool Sizes: 110-yd Filler Spool

                        350-yd Filler Spool

 

About   $3.69 - $4.19, 110-yd Filler Spool

             $8.49-$11.99, 350-yd Filler Spool

 

800-237-5539     berkley@purefishing.com

www.berkley-fishing.com

 

SpiderWire UltraCast 100% Fluorocarbon

Tinted for Stained Water Applications

SpiderWire, synonymous with excellence in braided line, has applied its tradition of extreme strength , thin diameter, and sensitivity with manageability to a pure fluorocarbon line. Now, this strong and thin fluorocarbon line comes in a new Brown Recluse tint  -- which is perfect for tannic and muddy/stained water conditions. Tinted fluorocarbon has been observed in field testing to yield higher strike rates in many situations.

 

SpiderWire UltraCast 100% Fluorocarbon is virtually invisible to fish, with unparalleled sensitivity. This ultra-thin, low-stretch fluorocarbon is the strongest, thinnest and most sensitive fluorocarbon line ever made.   Constructed of an ultra-clear PVDF formula, SpiderWire UltraCast 100% Fluorocarbon has the highest strength-to-diameter ratio of any fluorocarbon line and thinner diameters than competitive fluorocarbons for better lure performance and maximum invisibility.

 

Super sensitive to transmit strikes and structure for more success on the water, SpiderWire UltraCast 100% Fluorocarbon ties strong knots using the double-clinch knot. Extensive pro staff field-testing has determined it performs outstandingly on spinning reels in sizes 15 lb and under.

 

The new Brown Recluse tinted SpiderWire Fluorocarbon is perfect for stained water. Use fluorocarbon for everything: flipping jigs, soft baits, drop shots, swim baits. Fluorocarbon has to be tough, it has to be sensitive and it has to be easy to maintain. SpiderWire UltraCast 100% Fluorocarbon has almost no memory, so it’s awesome on spinning reels. It also has low stretch, is  thin and sensitive.

 

Available in lb tests ranging from 4 to 25 lbs, SpiderWire UltraCast 100% Fluorocarbon is available in 110- and 200-yd spools .

 

Features Include:

Pound Tests/Diameters

            4/0.007mm       

            6/0.009mm       

            8/0.010mm       

            10/0.011mm

            12/0.012mm

            15/0.014mm

            17/0.015mm

            20/0.016mm

            25/0.018mm

 

Colors: Clear, Brown Recluse Tint

 

Spool Sizes: 110-yd Pony Spool,

            200-yd Filler Spool

             

About:  $11.95 (4-8 lb 110-yd Pony Spool (clear only):

             $12.95 (10-15 lb test)

             $18.95 (4-8 lb test) 200-yard Filler Spool:

             $20.95 (10-15 lb test)

             $25.95 (17-25l b test)

 

800-237-5539     berkley@purefishing.com

www.berkley-fishing.com

 

Berkley Vanish

Improved Formula for Vanish, Vanish Transition and Vanish Leaders

America’s best-selling and the first castable main-line fluorocarbon just underwent a make over. Improving upon its shock resistance and knot strength, the scientists at Berkley have made this 100% fluorocarbon line better without sacrificing any of the Vanish handling properties.

 

An improved Vanish formula gives anglers confidence with hard hooksets or when powerful fish strike. Improved Vanish eliminates the worry by boosting shock resistance and improving knot strength.  Anglers who have tried Vanish in the past know what the brand’s blend of science and technology has done for the entire category of  fluorocarbon line. Now, the improved formula keeps Vanish, Vanish Transition and Vanish leaders ahead of the crowd.

 

Available in pound tests ranging from 4 to 40 lbs, Berkley Trilene Vanish is available in 110-, 250- and 350-yd spools.  Berkley Vanish Transition is available in 250-yd spools of Clear/Crimson Red and Clear/Gold, and Berkley Vanish Leader materials come in spool sizes of 4-100 lbs.

 

Features Include:

Pound Tests/Diameters

            2/0.006

            4/0.00  

            6/0.009            

            8/0.010            

            10/0.011

            12/0.012           

            14/0.013           

            17/0.015

            20/0.016

            25/0.020

            30/0.022

            40/0.024

Colors: Vanish – Clear

Vanish Transition – Clear/Gold, Clear/Crimson Red

 

Spool Sizes

110-yd Pony Spool

200-yd Filler Spool

350-yd Custom Spool

             

About   $5.79 (2-8 lb test) 110-yd Pony Spool

                $6.69 (10-14 lb test)

$12.79 (2-8 lb test) 250-yd Filler Spool:

$14.79 (10-20 lb test);

 

            $28.99 (17-40 lb test) ¼-lb 350-yd Custom Spool

 

800-237-5539     berkley@purefishing.com

www.berkley-fishing.com

 

 

 

SpiderWire Stealth Braid

Improved Formula Now with Color-Lock Technology

SpiderWire is known for its strength and staying on the cutting edge of technology; now it has improved the coating technology for significantly improved casting distance and longer lasting color. Breakthrough Color-Lock Technology holds in color, resists fading and won’t bleed.  In a controlled casting test with identical equipment, improved SpiderWire Stealth is proven to outcast the competition by 15 %.

 

SpiderWire Stealth Braid features Teflon-impregnated microfibers for smooth casting. Made of ultra-high strength polyethylene  fibers, this multi-carrier braid is smooth and round to resist digging in on spools, is whisper quiet and shoots through rod guides with less friction – adding distance to casts. Perfect for fishing in the vegetation- and structure-filled water that holds the big fish, SpiderWire Stealth Braid allows your line to stay hidden in the water for more strikes.

 

Available in pound tests ranging from 6 to 100 lbs, SpiderWire Stealth Braid comes in 125-, 300- 1,500- and 3,000-yd spools

 

Features Include:

Pound Tests/Diameters

            6/1       

            8/1.5

            10/2     

            15/4

            20/6     

            30/8

            50/12    

            65/15

            80/17               

            100/20

Colors: Hi-Vis Yellow, Moss Green

Spool Sizes

            125-yd Filler Spool

            300-yd Filler Spool

            1,500-yd Bulk Spool

            3,000-yd Bulk Spool (Moss Green Only)

 

About   $13.95 (6-50# test) 125-yd Filler Spool

$17.95 (65# test)

$19.95 (80# test)

$29.95 (6-50# test) 300-yd Filler Spool

$36.95 (65# test)

$41.95 (80# test)

$48.95(100# test)

$139.00 (10-50# test) 1,500-yd Bulk Spool

$156.75 (65# test)

$177.00 (80# test)

$200.00 (100# test)

                $251.50 (10-50# test) 3,000-yd Bulk Spool         

$303.50 (65# test)         

$342.00 (80# test)         

$403.50 (100# test)

 

800-237-5539     berkley@purefishing.com

www.berkley-fishing.com

 

Stren 100% Fluoro

The Line Watchers Fluorocarbon – Day or Night!

When line visibility is important to reel in the big one, use the first and only fluorocarbon line that fluoresces in sunlight and glows with black light for night fishing. It’s like the famous Clear Blue Stren in an extra abrasion resistant 100% fluorocarbon!

 

Stren 100% Fluoro features unique, proprietary PVDF technology, which produces a nearly invisible fluorocarbon under water and provides maximum abrasion resistance for a dependable, strong line – cast after cast. This Clear/Blue Fluorescent color line is tough enough to beat tree stumps and rip crankbaits out of the thickest hydrilla when fishing in freshwater or saltwater.

 

This line is for anybody that needs a super strong, super tough fluorocarbon line, but doesn’t want to miss a thing.  With a virtually invisible presentation, Stren 100% Fluoro allows lures to run deeper along with unmatched knot strength. Stren 100% Fluoro fluoresces in sunlight, glows with black light for excellent night fishing.

 

Available in lb tests ranging from 4 to 25 lbs, Stren 100% Fluoro comes in 200-yd spools.

 

Features Include:

Lb Tests: 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, 25

Color: Clear/Blue Fluorescent

Spool Sizes: 200-yd Filler Spool (4-25 lb)

           

About   $16.99 (4-8 lb test) 200-yd Filler Spool

             $18.99 (10-15 lb test)

             $23.99 (17-25 lb test)

 

8660-477-8736   stren@purefishing.com

www.stren.com

 

Stren Stamina

Saltwater Tough, Now in New Clear Option

When saltwater anglers need a monofilament line, with unsurpassed abrasion resistance, that is shock resistant, but can carry the weight of any trophy fish — they reach for Stren Stamina. Now, Stamina is available in a new clear version for the tough saltwater line.

 

The new clear Stren Stamina is ideal for any saltwater application. Creating a lifelike presentation is important for line shy fish, clear Stamina eliminates the line from the equation and is the clear choice for serious saltwater anglers across the nation. Stren Stamina is the serious saltwater angler’s line. With its remarkable abrasion resistance, fantastic recovery, and high resistance to shock from hard-charging gamefish, Stren Stamina is saltwater tough for all coastal and offshore fishing applications.

 

Stamina is also available in the famous Stren Hi-Vis Gold color for anglers that need a powerful, shock-resistant line and clear for a more lifelike presentation.  Available in lb tests ranging from 10 to 100 lbs, Stren Stamina comes in custom 1/4-lb, 1- and 3-lb  spools.

 

Features Include:

Pound Tests

            10, 12, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 80, 100

Color: Clear

Spool Sizes

            1/4-lb Spool, 1-lb Spool

 

About   $6.50 (10-50 lb test) 1/4-lb Spool

             $24.17 (10-30 lb test)1-lb Spool

             $71.17 (20-100 lb test) 3-lb Spool

             $172.99 (30-100 lb test) 5-lb Spool

 

660-477-8736   stren@purefishing.com

www.stren.com

 

Berkley Trilene Transoptic

World’s First Nylon Monofilament Fishing Line to Physically Change Color

Berkley Trilene, world leader in fishing line development, has produced TransOptic, the world’s first color-changing nylon monofilament. After four years in development, Berkley has designed a nylon monofilament line that captures UV rays to physically change the line’s color, making the line a hi-vis gold above the water and transparent below the surface where the UV rays are filtered out.

 

The color-changing line benefits anglers that spend their days watching their line for the most subtle of bites. Anglers see the line, fish don’t.  This line is for those anglers tired of squinting to see their line,” said Berkley Product Manager, Clay Norris. TransOptic is the ‘Line Watcher’s Line’ for both freshwater and saltwater presentations where line watching is critical. Anglers can see the line twitch and set the hook before the fish can spit the bait.

 

With superior knot strength, tough abrasion resistance and extra shock resistance, Berkley Trilene TransOptic is perfect for flipping, pitching, jigging and any application that calls for a hard hook set. Being a monofilament, the line is easily managed for a wide variety of baits and techniques.

 

Berkley Trilene TransOptic is available in pound tests ranging from 4 to 25 lbs on 220-yd spools

 

Features Include:

Lb Tests: 4, 6, 8,10,12,14,17,20, 25

Color: Hi-Vis Gold in UV light

            Transparent without UV

Spool Sizes

            220-yard Filler Spool

            2000 yard Service Spool

Hi-Vis above water, clear underwater

Freshwater/Saltwater presentations

 

About   $8.95 (4-8 lb test)

              $9.95 (10-17 lb test)

              $10.95 (20-25 lb test)

 

800-237-5539     berkley@purefishing.com

www.berkley-fishing.com

 

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