madison320
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This may not have been the most accurate test but in my test the 15# pvc running line actually cast 20% farther than the mono lazar line.
Here's the test:
7'6" 3wt orvis super fine carbon rod (slow action for carbon).
Rio 15' 8wt replacement tip (109 grains - basically 12' level line with a 3' tapered tip)
OPST lazar #50 (.022") running line
Cheap 15# pvc running line, about .025"
7' tapered mono leader with small (.5 gram) streamer
To make the test I was overhead casting. I just tried to figure out the longest average cast I could make that would shoot all of the slack line. Then I measured it. I was able to cast 40' with the OPST and 50' with the pvc.
I'm sure the lighter lazar line would cast farther but it's difficult to work with, at least for me. I had the 35# lazar line and I thought it was too thin. Before the test I figured that the mono line would cast farther but it might still be worth using the pvc line since it's so much easier to handle. I was very surprised that the pvc line casts farther.
I just ordered some 30# airflow miracle braid, I like the pvc but maybe the airflow is even better.
Here's the test:
7'6" 3wt orvis super fine carbon rod (slow action for carbon).
Rio 15' 8wt replacement tip (109 grains - basically 12' level line with a 3' tapered tip)
OPST lazar #50 (.022") running line
Cheap 15# pvc running line, about .025"
7' tapered mono leader with small (.5 gram) streamer
To make the test I was overhead casting. I just tried to figure out the longest average cast I could make that would shoot all of the slack line. Then I measured it. I was able to cast 40' with the OPST and 50' with the pvc.
I'm sure the lighter lazar line would cast farther but it's difficult to work with, at least for me. I had the 35# lazar line and I thought it was too thin. Before the test I figured that the mono line would cast farther but it might still be worth using the pvc line since it's so much easier to handle. I was very surprised that the pvc line casts farther.
I just ordered some 30# airflow miracle braid, I like the pvc but maybe the airflow is even better.