whats tougher

[rockfisho]

Hi

I currently have 15 Lb Schneider for my surf outfit, and am possibly looking to upgrade the breaking strain, because i use this outfit for rockfishing aswell.

i am considering changing to platypus classic 20 lb, which has the same diameter as the 15 lb schneider (.4mm).

However, because i fish off the rocks aswell, i would like anyones opinions of the "toughness" of Classic, or any other appropriate lines ,and how it compares to Schneider.

cheers

Owen

[alleycat]

I always thought of platyl as a really tough line.

[Reef_fisher]

Penn 10x gives fantastic abrasion resistance for rock/coral fishing. I have found other mono's I have used don't cop abrasion very well, haven't used the two types that you mentioned so can't give an opinion on them.

Cheers Andy

[sleepygreg]

if you want abrasion resistance in a mono line - the best is tortue followed by platy classic......just remember the compromise....they are stiff lines......ya cant hqve ya cake and eat it too.

cheers
Greg

[Deiter]

Schneider is the best, but if you want to drop diameter, go the 10X as reef_fisher said.

I tried 90% of lines available. Penn 10X beats the others hands down in rough/ rocky situations. Low stretch too. Others will recommend other lines, coz that's what they tried and settled with. I didn't. I tried 'em all - and i got the bills to prove it.

Only thing with 10X is to tie good knots - it is less forgiving in this area, but there is always a trade-off.

Damo

[grave41]

Dont like 10x.I was using a spool of 20 lb for leader and lost 3 fish in a row.Threw the spool away and went back to berkley vanish and never lost another fish. Imo Graham

[Deiter]

rest my case

[Feral]

Why do need to upgrade the 15? 15 to 20 is not much of a change, I would not bother (unless your existing is past it)