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TX2AK - Posted - 05/28/2012: 00:56:58
I posted asking for opinions on nylon vs. florocarbon a couple of weeks back, and got answers asking for a report after I played with it some. The report is a big thumbs up for florocarbon, for me anyway. I've been an avid fisherman for a long time, so have tons of different line weights and materials. I've compared mono filament nylon (which is the material used for nylguts) and florocarbon. Line weights were 20, 20, 30, 40, 20 - I've used light steels, but replaced the first string with extra no. 2 strings for a good while, so figured that configuration would work.
The florocarbon is much higher tension and louder than the mono, probably a little brighter too, but still way plunk-o-rific. Floro is also much longer lasting - I haven't worn the mono out, but know this from fishing. The other advantage to floro is that it's a smaller diameter per lb test than mono, so requires less dramatic alterations to a steel string setup. It is more expensive, but if you have it for fishing or have buddies who do, give it a try.
FYI, the test banjo is my Pre-1922 Fbanks/Vega No. 2 Special - simple rod tone ring; renaissance head (until the hides arrives :-)
Bufo Bill - Posted - 05/28/2012: 16:33:45
Thanks so much for taking the time to report back on this, I'm happy it worked out and that you are pleased with the results.
Linked to the Polymer Strings group page. Anyone wishing to post info or offer advice on fishing line or any other type of acrylic strings would be most welcome to post either on the group page or here, and I will try to make a link.
All the best from Bill.
TX2AK - Posted - 05/29/2012: 01:35:07
Most of my line is Maxima, but the brands I had on hand vary. The 40 lb was something that started with X; black, red, and white label (out in the shed now). I think the rest was Maxima, but I sincerely doubt the brand would matter much. I should have mentioned that I ran each piece of line though some folded 150 grit sandpaper to get some bite (a tip I picked up on an old thread), then tied a "professionals" or "perfection" loop in the end for the No-knot posts. I learned it from the Orvis website's "animated knots" tab several years back for tying up leaders for flyfishing. It makes a strong loop that is in a straight line with the rest of the line. Any knot that leaves a straight line and loop on the end should work. Then just strung it up like I would any strings.
BTW, I've joined the polymer strings group now :-) so can post any new developments there.
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