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$17 AL Spool Review - Nice Kit! - Apeks LifeLine Killer?
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Apex vs. Ali-whatever vs. DGX spools aside, I bought a spool with flat Dacron line and I’m definitely NOT a fan of it. Even with a swivel I found it twists so much that the advantage of flat line (lower overall diameter for a given distance when wound on a spool compared to round line) is negated the first time the line is deployed.
#24 cave line for the win.
#24 cave line for the win.
I found something similar with the first unwinding at home. It twisted multiple times in the space of three feet.
But the problem disappeared for me after hand rewinding, and didn't occur in-water (despite letting go of the spool when the serrations stung me). I wonder if it's a manufacturing issue, and whether the supplier makes a difference. There were some negative comments about the AliExpress flat line.
I just ordered 900' more from DGX (not AliExpress) for my Light Monkey reel. We'll see how much I can fit, but if it's more than the 400' of round line, that'll be good. I don't want to drop strength.
But that much line will put @NothingClever 's observation to the test. If that much line twists a lot, I don't think I'll get it all back on the reel. More to follow...
But the problem disappeared for me after hand rewinding, and didn't occur in-water (despite letting go of the spool when the serrations stung me). I wonder if it's a manufacturing issue, and whether the supplier makes a difference. There were some negative comments about the AliExpress flat line.
I just ordered 900' more from DGX (not AliExpress) for my Light Monkey reel. We'll see how much I can fit, but if it's more than the 400' of round line, that'll be good. I don't want to drop strength.
But that much line will put @NothingClever 's observation to the test. If that much line twists a lot, I don't think I'll get it all back on the reel. More to follow...
Mark at DGX was in touch with some news: the supplier for their high-vis line is kaput. Business closing. So at least in their current high-vis bulk stock, when that is gone, there will be no more. Mark is very pleased with his version of the tape, and is going to be able to supply it in bulk. Chartreuse and white are coming in addition to the orange.
If you're a DGX hi-vis round braid die-hard, better stock up before it's all gone.
As a side note, I queried Mark specifically about the lateral abrasion resistance of the tape (say, on a rock in a cave) and he replied that the new tape is better than the round dacron! I'm sure we'll have folks here putting that to the test shortly.
If you're a DGX hi-vis round braid die-hard, better stock up before it's all gone.
As a side note, I queried Mark specifically about the lateral abrasion resistance of the tape (say, on a rock in a cave) and he replied that the new tape is better than the round dacron! I'm sure we'll have folks here putting that to the test shortly.
Despite my confidence, I’m not very impressed with myself so I readily recognize my dislike for the flat line could be due to operator incompetence.
