thanks again guys.
very informative once again !

stef.


"Vittorix" wrote in message
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noname wrote:

is there a reason the size of the line doesn't make referene to its
pound test capability. I mean you only talked about it " size" and
not mensionning it's strenght, and I also read this some other places.
In my mind, the smaller the line be , the longer it will cast, but I
suspect I'm wrong thinking like that....
what do you tink? why the size and not the force of the line?

In Italy (and I think also in other parts) we use to identify a line
from the diameter, not from the strength (that however is alway
specified in the roll).
And you thought exactly: the diameter of the line is determinat for a
long cast: more the line is big, less the cast is long (if there could
be two equal casts).
in casting tournaments they use to fix the minimum parameters for the
lines in relationship with the weight you cast, and they check it with a
micrometer.
it's also a question of safety. with the diameter fixed, you can decide
which brand and type of line you want. casters usually use smooth and
normal strenght main line (replacing it often) and high-strength shock
leaders.
there is also a question of proportion to respect, neither Danny
Moesckoeps can cast a 6 pound weight to 300 yard distance if he has a
10lb main line and a 30lb shock leader (the stress of the line is
enormous and will broke for sure).

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ciao
Vittorix