Black Magic Uni Reel Line
Black Magic Uni Reel Line
If you are looking for a tough, no nonsense reel line, specially for feeder and heavier float fishing, then the new Black Magic Uni Reel Line will be perfect. A supple, yet abrasion resistant line with a consistently high knot strength, this is a great all-rounder, and better still, it is supplied on great value bulk spools too.
The dark brown colour blends in really well with most lake beds and the line sinks naturally, cutting through the surface film easily. Like all Browning lines, it has an accurate diameter and breaking strain, taking the guess-work out of choosing the right line for the job.
Available in diameters between 0.17mm (4.5lb) and 0.27mm (12.6lb) with between 680m and 490m per spool.
Black Magic Uni Reel Line
Black Magic Uni Reel Line
This great value new line from Browning is ideal for tough feeder and float fishing.
The brown colour is almost invisible in water, especially when silhouette against the lake bed. Designed with excellent abrasion resistance and knot strength, this is a tough line that can stand the rigours of feeder fishing for big fish.
Available in a range of breaking strains from 4.5lb (0.17mm) to 12.6lb (0.27mm) on great value bulk spools.
Find out more here – https://tackle-box.eu/en/p/2388017/
Black Magic Uni Rig Line
Black Magic Uni Rig Line
Designed specifically for making pole rigs and for hooklengths, this precision engineered line has a very consistent diameter, great knot strength and a pure transparent colour, making it very difficult to spot underwater.
The 300 metre spools are great value with the length meaning that you can also use this as a reel line too.
Available in diameters from 0.12mm (2.45lb) to 0.25mm (9.8lb), covering everything from light silverfish rigs to carp margin rigs.
A fantastic line that will take your rigs to the next level.
Cenex Hybrid Power Mono
Cenex Hybrid Power Mono
Cenex Hybrid Power Mono has become a firm favourite for pole anglers for their pole rigs and hook lengths.
I’ve been using it for many years and it really is a reliable, abrasion resistant, ultra strong line that just won’t let you down. Although is strength in relation to its diameter is amazing there are a few other qualities that I love, the first being just how supple it is which creates perfect hook bait presentation. This suppleness also allows knots to be bedded down resulting in unbelievable knot strength and being transparent it just adds to the list of benefits and reasons why when it’s used more fish end up in the net!
Coming on 100m spools it really is value for money and a line that all anglers need to check out.
Available in seven popular diameters –
0.10mm 3lb/1.37kg
0.12mm 3.7lb/1.7kg
0.14mm 5.6lb/2.55kg
0.16mm 6.6lb/3kg
0.18mm 8.5lb/3.9kg
0.20mm 9.2lb/4.2kg
0.22mm 10.3lb/4.7kg
Alex Reynolds
Cenex Feeder Mono
Cenex Feeder Mono
There are times when a braided main line is not needed for feeder fishing especially when fishing at shore ranges, and in tough environments, like rivers and deep glacial lakes. That is when we reach for the Cenex Feeder Mono. Especially designed for feeder fishing, this line has a set of characteristics that set it apart from most lines, and make it ideal for fishing on the tip.
Designed specifically for feeder fishing.
Medium stretch for better bite indication and smooth casting.
Use as a main line or as a shock leader.
Super-smooth surface finish for improved casting performance.
Naturally sinking formula makes it easier to tighten up and sink the line.
High abrasion resistance for improved durability.
Cenex Feeder Mono is available in diameters between 0.14mm (4lb) and 0.28mm (13.7lb) on 150m spools.
Cenex Method Mono
Cenex Method Mono
One of my favourite mainlines in the Cenex range is the Method Mono. It’s a specialist camou-coloured Co-Polymer reel line, super abrasion resistant with limited stretch and sinks like a plummet!
I use this when I’m fishing the method and know the action is going to be fast and furious from numerous big fish as this reel line really can take everything I can throw at it.
A really dependable, strong, reliable competition mainline that’s can take loads of abuse but equally as popular with the specialist big fish angler who wants their line to be as inconspicuous as possible.
Available on 150m spools in four diameters –
0.20mm – 8.10lb
o.22mm – 10.40lb
0.24mm – 12.80lb
0.26mm – 15.00lb
Tim Bruce
Cenex Low Stretch Mono
Cenex Low Stretch Mono
Cenex Low Stretch Mono is a brilliant alternative to using braid as it offers many of the advantages that braid provides and allows an angler an in-between to both allowing them to see if switching from mono to braid is for them. It’s also brilliant if you are on a venue where braid is banned, especially if you’re fishing at distances and need to exaggerate bites.
Specifically designed for feeder fishing this ultra low pre-stretched reel line is extremely abrasion resistant has a smooth surface that aids both line lay on the reel and effortless casting at distance.
In contrast to mono all bites will be massively exaggerated, especially useful for shy biting fish such as roach and skimmers.
Available in four diameters on 150m spools –
0.14mm – 4.60lb
0.16mm – 5.80lb
0.18mm – 6.90lb
0.20mm – 8.50lb
Tim Bruce
This low diameter line has less stretch than normal lines, giving better bite registration and longer casting distances.
This is a brilliant line for feeder fishing, really accentuating bites.
Cenex Feeder Braid Sinking
Cenex Feeder Braid Sinking
I first starting using this braided reel line on the vast windswept venues in Ireland. When the weather took a turn for the worst trying to spot bites using mono was almost impossible; however a switch to braid completely changed things and distinguishing between what was a proper bite and simply the waves crashing over the rod tip became easy.
This braid has a low diameter and a consistent round profile making it great for loading onto the spool and casting long distances effortless. Another massive advantage is it contains a Teflon strand making it sinks straight off the spool, no wetting or bedding in needed and with zero stretch bite detection is second to none.
This really is a superb bullet proof braid ideal on big venues or when the elements are against you and every edge possible is needed to combat the conditions and put more fish in the net.
Available in three diameters on 150m spools –
0.08mm – 10.00lb
0.10mm – 12.00lb
0.12mm – 15.00lb
Tim Bruce
Guide to Cenex Lines
Guide to Cenex Lines
The ever popular Cenex lines such as Classic Mono, Hybrid Power Mono and the fantastic Fluoro Carbon Hook Line are often raved about and reviewed, yet there is so much more to the growing Cenex range than just these, if fact there are four more, Feeder Braid Sinking, Low Stretch Mono, Method Mono and Feeder Mono, all of which I use on a regular basis and are such great mainlines.
Let’s take a closer look and discuss when and where I use them and where they could compliment your fishing and increase your catch rate.
Cenex Feeder Braid Sinking
I first started using this braid when fishing the matches in Ireland, often on big windswept venues where conditions at times couldn’t get much worse. The reason being was I needed a mainline that sunk, withstood the constant crashing of waves around the rod tip bit most importantly gave me instant bite detection. It gave me a massive advantage over using mono and is my first choice when fishing large venues for big fish such as bream. It has a lovely round profile which loads well on the spool and great for casting long distances. It really is a superb zero stretch feeder fishing braid which sinks straight from the spool so no bedding in needed, is extremely strong and has an exceptional fine diameter.
Available in three diameters on 150m spools –
0.08mm 10lb
0.10mm 12lb
0.12mm 15lb
Mono/braid? Can’t make your mind up? Try this.
My go to reel line on big venues.
Cenex Low Stretch Mono
This mainline is a great for the angler that doesn’t feel comfortable using a braided mainline but understands its advantages and needs an in between option. I use this line on venues where braided mainlines are banned as it’s pre-stretched, creating an ultra-low stretch mono that boosts bite detection. Many use this when fishing at distance as it’s an easier-to-use alternative to braid and its low diameter, abrasion resistance and smooth surface fishing all heighten the experience.
Available in four diameters on 150m spools –
0.14mm 4.60lb
0.16mm 5.80lb
0.18mm 6.90lb
0.20mm 8.50lb
Cenex Method Mono
This specialist Co-polymer reel line is one I use when I know it’s going to take some beating, such as bagging bigger than average carp from a commercial. It really is a dependable line that cuts through the surface tension and immediately sinks. An added advantage is its camou-coloured, great for the match or specimen angler that needs to be as inconspicuous as possible and once again its fine diameter and super soft feel make it a mainline to be reckoned with.
Available in four diameters on 150m spools –
0.20mm 8.10lb
0.22mm 10.40lb
0.24mm 12.80lb
0.26mm 15.00lb
Hit the horizon with this one.
One for some serious punishment.
Cenex Feeder Mono
If you’re looking for a quality, medium-stretch, sinking mono for feeder fishing then this is the one. Its special smooth surface seal increase casting distance, improves the retrieve and is highly abrasion resistant so it’s up taking some serious punishment. Being very supple it’s also become very popular with anglers fishing the waggler at medium to long distances and I’ve used it to great effect fishing the slider in really deep venues!
Available in eight diameters on 150m spools –
0.14mm 4.00lb
0.16mm 5.00lb
0.18mm 6.00lb
0.20mm 7.40lb
0.22mm 9.70lb
0.24mm 11.80lb
0.26mm 12.80lb
0.28mm 13.70lb
If you haven’t tried these then you really need to check them out!
Tim Bruce
Cenex Fluoro Carbon Hook Line
Cenex Fluoro Carbon Hook Line
Modern day fishing lines have come on tremendously over the past few years and fluorocarbon is certainly one that has got better with time. When first introduced to the world of fishing some were OK but many were really poor, especially when it came to knot strength and if you happened to buy a poor one, well you are probably still somewhat sceptical now. Well you don’t have to be, especially if you decide to choice Cenex Fluoro Carbon Hook Line as this is simply outstanding.
Probably the most interesting part about Fluorocarbon is what’s known as its ‘Refractive Index’ which means once submerged in water it becomes almost invisible, obviously a massive edge when it comes to bait presentation. This is obviously a massive edge when it comes to getting more bites yet not all fluorocarbons are what is known as supple unlike Cenex which offers not only this but abrasion resistance, durability, high knot strength as well as an amazing fine diameter to knot strength. Something to consider is being transparent and supple means that you can use a thicker, higher breaking strain than before so if a rogue carp comes along then they can be tamed that much quicker.
Another point to mention is not all fluorocarbon diameters are actually what’s stated on the spool, but then how many anglers actually get a micrometer to it and measure it, not many! I have and not only does this line mic up accurately its consistent throughout the spool.
Originally available in four sizes Browning have listened to their team of match anglers singing its praises and have now added a further five diameters ranging from 0.07mm (1.1lbs) to 0.23mm (10.2lbs) to the range.
Available in the following diameters –
0.07mm 1.1lbs
0.09mm 1.87lb
0.11mm 2.7lb
0.13mm 3.5lb
0.15mm 4.6lb
0.17mm 6.5lb
0.19mm 7.6lb
0.21mm 8.7lb
0.23mm 10.2mm
If you aren’t using this for your hook lengths and leaders then you are really missing out.
John Pantrey
The accurate diameter and high strength of this line make is ideal for demanding situations.
Cenex Fluoro Carbon is available in diameters to cover all of my fishing.
Some fluorocarbons can be fragile, but not Cenex, which is very reliable.