Sunline Xplasma Asegai
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Any updates now that folks have had more time on this line?
I'm looking to spool up several trout reels and am always looking to try something different.
I'm looking to spool up several trout reels and am always looking to try something different.
Our tradition is that of the first who sneaked away to the creek when tribe did not really need fish
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I'm still using it, I also added 10lb test to a few of my spinning rods for trout.1nutinthewater wrote:Any updates now that folks have had more time on this line?
I'm looking to spool up several trout reels and am always looking to try something different.
Its good stuff, but I also love P-line TCB 8 in yellow and now that they finally have it in 10lb (yellow) its hard to
not buy, I sent P-line a email a couple years ago telling them that is what I wanted and they listened LOL.
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Still using it in 16, 18, and 30lb. No issues yet, although the light green color lines are fading. No fading at all with the dark green 30lb so far.
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I just ordered the 30lb for one of my metaniums. I wanted the powerpro super slick v2 but they were sold out of my size/color preference. Figured I’d give the Sunline a try since I love their other lines. Will try to report back in a month or so.
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Any updates on the Xplasma?jerkbait22 wrote: ↑Thu May 30, 2019 7:53 amI just ordered the 30lb for one of my metaniums. I wanted the powerpro super slick v2 but they were sold out of my size/color preference. Figured I’d give the Sunline a try since I love their other lines. Will try to report back in a month or so.
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Yes I can provide an update. Been fishing the 30lb on a metanium paired with Poison Adrean 6'11 Medium +. It casts nice and I haven't noticed any fading. The only issue I've been having is that on a hookset it really digs into itself in the spool. After catching a fish I have to be careful on the next cast. After about a month of fishing there was a piece that was very kinked and it ended up turning into a knot in the spool which I had to cut out.1nutinthewater wrote: ↑Mon Aug 05, 2019 4:10 amAny updates on the Xplasma?jerkbait22 wrote: ↑Thu May 30, 2019 7:53 amI just ordered the 30lb for one of my metaniums. I wanted the powerpro super slick v2 but they were sold out of my size/color preference. Figured I’d give the Sunline a try since I love their other lines. Will try to report back in a month or so.
It's been a while since I've used braid so I don't know if this is common with other similar sized braided lines. I'd try going up to 40lb to see if it's better, but they don't make that size and the next strength up is 50lb.
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I've been using 16lb on my Metaniums without any problems....jerkbait22 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 13, 2019 11:52 amYes I can provide an update. Been fishing the 30lb on a metanium paired with Poison Adrean 6'11 Medium +. It casts nice and I haven't noticed any fading. The only issue I've been having is that on a hookset it really digs into itself in the spool. After catching a fish I have to be careful on the next cast. After about a month of fishing there was a piece that was very kinked and it ended up turning into a knot in the spool which I had to cut out.1nutinthewater wrote: ↑Mon Aug 05, 2019 4:10 amAny updates on the Xplasma?jerkbait22 wrote: ↑Thu May 30, 2019 7:53 amI just ordered the 30lb for one of my metaniums. I wanted the powerpro super slick v2 but they were sold out of my size/color preference. Figured I’d give the Sunline a try since I love their other lines. Will try to report back in a month or so.
It's been a while since I've used braid so I don't know if this is common with other similar sized braided lines. I'd try going up to 40lb to see if it's better, but they don't make that size and the next strength up is 50lb.
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Still using the 16lb and the 30, and still liking it.
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Re: Sunline Xplasma Asegai
I've had 16 lb on my Steez CT SV for the season, and the coating has caused some dig in issues. I regularly use 10 - 15 lb braid on Daiwa & Shimano casting reels with no dig in issues. Just an observation. There's some fading on the light green, but I've had zero break offs. It's nice not having any tip wrap with this braid. It would probably work better on a spinning reel.
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What braid in that test are you using that doesn’t digSchlag wrote: ↑Thu Aug 29, 2019 9:35 pmI've had 16 lb on my Steez CT SV for the season, and the coating has caused some dig in issues. I regularly use 10 - 15 lb braid on Daiwa & Shimano casting reels with no dig in issues. Just an observation. There's some fading on the light green, but I've had zero break offs. It's nice not having any tip wrap with this braid. It would probably work better on a spinning reel.
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Nothing that special: Power Pro, Maxima 8, Sufix 832 & Sunline SX1. Maxima is probably my favorite so far, since I get far less tip wrap with this braid. I have Berkley Fireline 8 on a spinning reel that I'm liking. I would like to try it on my PX68, and see how it performs. My next braid purchase will be PLine TCB.falcon wrote: ↑Fri Aug 30, 2019 12:00 amWhat braid in that test are you using that doesn’t digSchlag wrote: ↑Thu Aug 29, 2019 9:35 pmI've had 16 lb on my Steez CT SV for the season, and the coating has caused some dig in issues. I regularly use 10 - 15 lb braid on Daiwa & Shimano casting reels with no dig in issues. Just an observation. There's some fading on the light green, but I've had zero break offs. It's nice not having any tip wrap with this braid. It would probably work better on a spinning reel.
Most of the time I'm using 10 lb - 12 lb with jerkbaits (up to 110), flukes, tubes, and ned on the river for big trout and smallmouth. I'm currently using three pixy versions, Alphas ASC, & an Aldabaran BFS XG, and I've never had an issue with dig in with these reels.
I wasn't a fan of using braid on larger 34 mm spools, like the OG Steez or TDZ. Learned my lesson a long time ago about braid, spinnerbaits and wind do not mix. Dig in would occur more often, even with 30 lb braid. I mostly top shot some fluorocarbon over braid with these larger spools. I seem to prefer fluoro when fishing lakes and braid with a fluoro leader on the river.
I'm using the Steez CT SV w/ the 16 lb Xplasma Asegai on an OG 1610ML Poison Adrena. It's mainly my jerkbait rod. I plan on keeping the Xplasma Asegai on the reel for the balance of the season. The dig in hasn't been horrible, but it happens enough that it's annoying.
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Re: Sunline Xplasma Asegai
Does the line retain some stiffness after prolonged use?
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It does to a point, meaning it keeps its stiffness longer then most braids.
I've noticed all braided lines eventually become very soft, some just keep their structure a bit longer, I its
due to how tight the weave is and how long the coating lasts.
I just ordered some 8lb to put on a spinning reel, if I like it I will order a 600 yard spool.
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Got the 8lb today, its probably the thinnest braid I have used.
It says .006" and I would believe it, when compared to other brands in the same measurements the Xplasma is
a lot thinner.
I will use it for a couple months and if its all good I will then buy 600 yards of the 8lb or 10lb
It says .006" and I would believe it, when compared to other brands in the same measurements the Xplasma is
a lot thinner.
I will use it for a couple months and if its all good I will then buy 600 yards of the 8lb or 10lb