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carolina kinger · Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2011 6:42 pm Post subject: DAM Tectan line?

Has any one heard of or tried this brand of line?
DAM Tectan Premium Plus Monofilament.
They make it from 2.0# to 44#, I did a comparison on pound test/diameter in incheas

Suffix Seige-#12=.015"
DAM-#26=.0137"
Would this not make for a better tackle set up or am I reading this wrong? The reviews I have read on this line have been all pro and no con.

landlocked beachbum · Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2011 6:48 pm Post subject:

Years back when I still used mono (before spectra braids), that was my line of choice. I got it from Cabelas. It's still my opinion that it had more strength and especially knot strength per diameter than any other mono that I ever used. Still, it's mono: stretchy and way bad memory which cause tangles and such.

IF one is going to stick with mono, it's darn fine line! Cool

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Capt Mike Singleterry · Full Grown Flour Bluffian Joined: 07 Mar 2006 Posts: 2728

Momoi Hi-Catch 12# ......012" dia. It comes in HI-Vis yellow and Low-Vis
Blue/Clear. It's good stuff.

I still use mono for both my personal use and clients, it's very user friendly and has been for me reliable and has a reasonable cost.

Mike

landlocked beachbum · Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 8:26 am Post subject:

As stated, knot and breaking strength per diameter are where Tectan really stands out. As shown here, their 18.9 lb test is SMALLER in diameter than the Capt's 12 lb test!!!!!! Shocked

No offense Mike.................. Cool

http://www.fishusa.com/DAM-Tectan-Premium-Plus-Monofilament_p.html
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Capt Mike Singleterry · Full Grown Flour Bluffian Joined: 07 Mar 2006 Posts: 2728

No offense taken.....It's been my experience to use what works in the field and not what works in a controlled enviroment. So I use what works for me and not what someone says works. Cool

Really field testing a product for 15 years is alot better than a controlled test for 15 minutes. Wink

Have a good one.

Mike

landlocked beachbum · Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 9:46 am Post subject:

I totally agree............................. that's why I said what I did, real world experience! Wink

I'll be the first to admit that I haven't used every mono out there, but I doubt than anyone else has either. Of those that I HAVE used, well, I've already been there. Cool

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landlocked beachbum · Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 11:26 am Post subject:

Being the curious type, I did some web searches. Although it does sound like Momoi is good stuff (for mono) it also looks like their lines break way higher than the rated strength on the package, not that some others don't. My point? It's easy to have a really strong, high knot strength "12 lb test" when it's not really 12 lb test! Cool

Ahh marketing........................
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SharkBait · Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 11:30 am Post subject:

i have fished Berkley big game for over 10 years, as long as you re-spool as necessary or cut away your line as it gets roughed up it is a good choice for your money. i have caught some really big fish on it and still buy it today...Sufix is the best braid but their mono really sucks in my opinion....my 2cents
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carolina kinger · Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 4:23 pm Post subject:

Dink · Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 5:15 pm Post subject:

X3 on the Momoi High Catch

Like you I searched and questioned folks. I decided to check out some line that Momoi makes, High Catch & Blue diamond. I heard and read many folks about these lines. I decided to go with the High Catch, 12, 16, 20, 25. It has very little stretch, ties like a dream and is very tough. Perfect for the surf. I'm really stoked! I fished a couple of weeks back and the only break off I had was from a freakin' pelican flying into my line. I landed a healthy 4ft black tip on 16lb line. No problems. No nicks. I'm going to fish it through Sharkathon so we will see if it keeps up. I got mine here http://www.haddrellspoint.com/. You might be able to get it cheaper else where, becareful the stuff they sell on ebay is not the same "high catch".

I used to fish Big Game and felt like I spent more time cutting and retying than fishing because of scrapes.

I've used almost every type of suffix and hated it. Too way too soft and stretches too much.

Never fished DAM line though, would like to hear how it works for you.

landlocked beachbum · Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 5:33 pm Post subject:

The small diameter of the Tectan per given REAL breaking strength would mean more line on the spool.................... and darn good plus with a big fish! I have no dog in this hunt either guys. Wink

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