Beyond braid and mono, this next-generation fishing line casts farther than any other Berkley line. It’s made of gel-spun polyethylene woven with hundreds of Dyneema® nanofilaments that are molecularly linked to form a uni-filament that’s stronger than braid, yet smooth as monofilament. Dyneema fibers are nearly frictionless for shooting off spools and cutting through the air with little resistance, delivering unparalleled long-distance casting accuracy. Its zero-stretch performance eliminates kinking and spool memory, while offering premium bite-detecting sensitivity. It also features an incredible strength-to-diameter ratio. Highly abrasion-resistant for long-lasting durability. Made in USA. Available: 1-, 2-, 3-, 4-, 6-, 8-, 10- and 12-lb. test. Color: Clear Mist.
I used this in the Puyallup river and this stuff EASILY casts all the way across with half my usual weight of 3/4 ounce. I was able to really dial in my casts and pinpoint the location to within a foot or so of the opposite bank. Really consistent coming off the reel. If you follow directions on the label on what knots to use you won't break off unless you're REALLY stuck. I had two breakoffs out of hundreds of casts but they were because I was using the wrong shape weight. Switched from cannonball to snubber style and had no more breakoffs. So if you are looking for almost double the distance and great accuracy, get this line. Once you are used to it you'll LOVE IT.
I normally stick with the tried and true, but when I saw this line , I had to give it a try. I spooled up one of my spinning reels and went outside with a 1/4 oz. practice plug. First cast the line broke at the knot. I re-tied using the double Palomar knot, and it seemed OK. Went fishing this past weekend - first strike the line broke at the knot. Tied on another swivel. Gave a little tug - broke at the knot again. Switched back to my usual mono and had no problems the rest of the day. I gave the NanoFil one more try after getting home. Broke it again at the knot with very little effort. I felt I gave the line a more-than-fair shake. It's either going in the trash or back to Cabelas.
I fished with this line and hauled in some decent sized fish, however I had the line break on me about four times for no apparent reason. Not even near a knot, but near the bail on a spinning reel. I've never had a problem with this reel using mono.
Just finished spooling up for the 3rd time with Nanofil since the line was introduced. I'm a Sufix guy when I used super lines and since I started using Nanofil, I'm sold.
Directions for the line are VERY straightforward, so everyone complaining about baitcasting reels and knot issues needs to read up. The line is made for SPINNING reels and if you use the double palomar like they suggest, no problem.
Now, for line features, it is BY FAR the longest distance casting line I've ever used on spinning tackle. Its distance allows me to throw weightless plastics a long way. What's more, because it's so easy casting, I can skip baits under and around trees, docks and other obstuctions unlike with any other line I've used.
Follow the directions: use it for spinning tackle and tie the right knot(s) and see if this isn't the best casting, one of the most sensitive and memory-free spinning lines you've ever tried.