Berkley Nano..............?

[cookie_7]

Hi, just wondering whats everyones thoughts about the Berkley Nano line.

Like? or Dislike? Tell me why.

Thanks

[Greenmachine]

Great question. I was about to buy some yesterday but I thought it felt weird so I bought

vanish instead. @ $24 250yds I thought if I dont like using it all the way through, I can always respool something else and use it for leader. Alot cheaper than buying leader spools of fluro.

Anyway about this nano?

[Jords]

Hey mate, be careful, there is vanish leader then there is spinning vanish - basically spinning vanish is just softer and thinner (and may not stretch as much?), which basically means as leader you will get rubbed etc.

About the nanofil, good question. Was just saying to Ant that I'm planning on putting it onto one of my reels for surface/flats fishing, because I thought it might spook the fish a little less than braid (particularly fluoro) as I'm hoping it doesn't give off as much of a shadow etc.

Will let you know if/when I try it!

[Leighton]

Running 10lbs Nano on my stella 2500, very happy so far.

Casts well and the knots well

[Little Grey Men]

I'm using 10 lb as well, very smooth and round which makes for really good casting distance.

Doesn't seem to bite into itself on the spool.

All good so far.

[bassking]

Not a fan! Tried the 4lb for bass. Absolutely loved it first time out, cast very well, very sensitive....BUT, found after initial joy came bitter disappointment! Unexplained bust off's and alot of lost lures!

Spoke to a pro from ecogear last night who had the same problems, he said that due to the very fine fibres it is hard to detect any weak points.

Also found when attaching a leader, the knot catching on the guides was enough to slow the line enough to cause it to loop and catch on the guides causing tangles and frustratingly poor accuracy!

[Jords]

Bass King, where was it snapping? Leader knot or just randomly along the line?

[Baptism]

Not a fan! Tried the 4lb for bass. Absolutely loved it first time out, cast very well, very sensitive....BUT, found after initial joy came bitter disappointment! Unexplained bust off's and alot of lost lures!

Spoke to a pro from ecogear last night who had the same problems, he said that due to the very fine fibres it is hard to detect any weak points.

Also found when attaching a leader, the knot catching on the guides was enough to slow the line enough to cause it to loop and catch on the guides causing tangles and frustratingly poor accuracy!

what knots are you using?

i use a bimini twist to slim beauty and have no problems at all

[bassking]

Just random, tried some different knots, but lost confidence in it after a while, thought it was just me! But after speaking to a few people who have used it, found they had similar problems.. I think it would be great but just not in a snaggy environment where line can come into contact with any structure. Like I said I loved it first time out, but lost confidence with it. Have gone back to 6lb Platil braid! No high end line I know but to date no bust offs and I have pulled quite a few out of snags with it too!

[Jords]

Yeah I was thinking of using it more for flats breaming etc - when I go bassing, it can stay at home!

[Dinodadog]

I have been using 12lb for creek bassing and had no trouble except when you catch a decent fish dont try a big long cast next as it does tend to cut into itself, a couple of short casts and you are backon the job.

[bootyinblue]

Running 10lbs Nano on my stella 2500, very happy so far.

Casts well and the knots well

Brian should spool up his next overhead with it!

I have looked at it a couple of times, played with it, carried it around the store, but never bought it, so will read with interest what others opinions are.

[Jords]

Finally bought some 4lb from work today, had it on sale for $30 (which isn't particularly that cheap) but though why not.

About the 4th time I've brought some to the register, but tomca'd out every time

[Runty66]

ive got it in 4lb and 8lb and love it! had it for a month or so now and havent had anything wrong.. lots of feel and cast a mile.

James

[Baptism]

I think the main problem lots of people have is knot being cut by the line due to its ultra thin diameter.

try doubling your leader at the knot. i.e. a double reverse albright

that should solve any issues with line being cut.