Fishing The Fly Scotland

Index => Main Discussion Area => Topic started by: James Abel on 03/02/2012 at 19:35

Title: Gigafish line Vs Grand Max
Post by: James Abel on 03/02/2012 at 19:35

Hi Guys

 I bought Trout Fisherman last month and it gave a review of gigaline 30% thinner stronger and cheaper than most lines so I decided to try It. I was out today I cought no fish just trees  :z10 but the line did what it said on the tin .I normally use Grand Max £18 100 yards ,This stuff is a fraction of the price stronger if you are going to buy new line check this out all the best J :z13
http://www.gigafishline.com/epages/es143489.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/es143489/Categories/Ultra_Monofilament

Title: Re: Gigafish line Vs Grand Max
Post by: Ben Dixon on 03/02/2012 at 21:04

Hi James,

Grand Max is pants (for me), it breaks for no apparent reason.  Not tried gigafish yet, will have to get some.

Worth noting that if it is 30% thinner in diameter than Riverge then you will have to fish heavier than you would fish for the same flies with Riverge to get turnover.

Cheers

Ben

Title: Re: Gigafish line Vs Grand Max
Post by: Barry Robertson on 03/02/2012 at 22:02

James,

I fished ALOT last season and not once did i loose any droppers or get snapped using grand max from 7.5lbs / 9.5lbs for normal stuff and 12.5lbs when pulling at Rutland!
I guess its what makes you confident so keep playing around until you find something that works for you! Grand max or orvis mirage is that price for a reason - Its proven and its good!
I dont think many people will be rushing out to buy a new and unproven fluro when they have so much else available that has been so good for so long!