Author Topic: Ultima line- Eina (Read 12996 times)

Rods · « **on:** November 16, 2010, 02:48:58 PM »

Won this line at a B/Bash last year at HITW and deicided to retire my KF Giant Abrasion and try this. NEVER AGAIN. Dont know if it was a bad spool or what but it started fraying on its very first outing.

WTH. Took it off straight away and going back to my good old faithful KF

Rods · « **Reply #1 on:** November 16, 2010, 02:51:44 PM »

The actual fraying. Just peeling for nothing like a Gautie in KZN in December.

SAfish · « **Reply #2 on:** November 16, 2010, 03:02:49 PM »

I am very happy with my Ultima, but then again I don't have the exact same range as yours.

Tommo · « **Reply #3 on:** November 16, 2010, 03:06:08 PM »

Eish, that doesn't look good!

REEFMAN · « **Reply #4 on:** November 16, 2010, 03:07:24 PM »

If my memory serves, Distance is a freshwater line. Not designed for the salt? I'm not sure though. Maybe Hooked can help us here...

Rods · « **Reply #5 on:** November 16, 2010, 03:08:54 PM »

Yep was also very surprised as the guys (read Homie and Kumz -

) assured was excellent line. And this was about the second throw. Which type do you have SAfish?

Rods · « **Reply #6 on:** November 16, 2010, 03:20:25 PM »

Quote from: REEFMAN on November 16, 2010, 03:07:24 PM

If my memory serves, Distance is a freshwater line. Not designed for the salt? I'm not sure though. Maybe Hooked can help us here...

Eish could be Reefs. Put out a 7oz sinker to slide so maybe the tension was too much for it. On top of that the sidewash was something else. 7oz sinker stood no chance.

SAfish · « **Reply #7 on:** November 16, 2010, 03:24:33 PM »

Quote from: Rods on November 16, 2010, 03:08:54 PM

Yep was also very surprised as the guys (read Homie and Kumz - ) assured was excellent line. And this was about the second throw. Which type do you have SAfish?

I'll have to go check!

Hooked · « **Reply #8 on:** November 16, 2010, 03:50:21 PM »

Hiya
That type of fraying is normally caused by a cracked or chipped guide on your rod.
Distance is a saltwater line with distance casting as it's primary purpose.
A harder line might be more resistant to fraying but if I were you I would pull some cotton wool through your guides and see where the crack is.From the amount of fraying I would suggest you check your tip guide first.

Rods · « **Reply #9 on:** November 16, 2010, 03:59:16 PM »

Thanks Hooked. Not something we like to hear. Will check later. But it does give me the excuse I need to put on bigger guides. As they say, 'every cloud has a silver lining'.

REEFMAN · « **Reply #10 on:** November 16, 2010, 04:57:17 PM »

Quote from: Hooked on November 16, 2010, 03:50:21 PM

Hiya
That type of fraying is normally caused by a cracked or chipped guide on your rod.
Distance is a saltwater line with distance casting as it's primary purpose.
A harder line might be more resistant to fraying but if I were you I would pull some cotton wool through your guides and see where the crack is.From the amount of fraying I would suggest you check your tip guide first.

Why didn't I think of that!? Makes perfect sense! Thanks for setting the record straight Luca.

Half-Pint · « **Reply #11 on:** November 16, 2010, 05:00:40 PM »

Maybe the line is also getting old? After all its been stored for a year maybe a bit of sunshine?

Rods · « **Reply #12 on:** November 16, 2010, 05:27:57 PM »

Quote from: Must-Byte on November 16, 2010, 05:00:40 PM

Maybe the line is also getting old? After all its been stored for a year maybe a bit of sunshine?

Could be age but its been in a cupboard ever since I got it.

Hooked · « **Reply #13 on:** November 16, 2010, 06:23:48 PM »

Quote from: Rods on November 16, 2010, 03:08:54 PM

Yep was also very surprised as the guys (read Homie and Kumz - ) assured was excellent line. And this was about the second throw. Which type do you have SAfish?

I tend to avoid anything Homie reccomends

whaler · « **Reply #14 on:** November 16, 2010, 06:49:58 PM »

Ultima line is Terrible stuff!! if you have any of it in your possession you need to send it to me as soon as possible, i will make sure it is disposed of in a correct and save manner...PLEASE guys this is a serious matter.

Homie · « **Reply #15 on:** November 16, 2010, 06:54:48 PM »

Quote from: Hooked on November 16, 2010, 06:23:48 PM

I tend to avoid anything Homie reccomends

LOL, You still a chop !!!!!

I'd recommend spelling lessons, but you wouldnt take it !

jaenswart · « **Reply #16 on:** November 16, 2010, 09:36:32 PM »

Quote from: whaler on November 16, 2010, 06:49:58 PM

Ultima line is Terrible stuff!! if you have any of it in your possession you need to send it to me as soon as possible, i will make sure it is disposed of in a correct and save manner...PLEASE guys this is a serious matter.

on that same note...I will do the same with all your rubbish tld's. Won't even charge you acent

Hooked · « **Reply #17 on:** November 17, 2010, 07:16:50 AM »

Quote from: Homie on November 16, 2010, 06:54:48 PM

LOL, You still a chop !!!!!

I'd recommend spelling lessons, but you wouldnt take it !

Comes from talking to Whaler too much.His lack of spelling abilities is starting to rub off on me

nico · « **Reply #18 on:** November 17, 2010, 07:40:19 AM »

Quote from: jaenswart on November 16, 2010, 09:36:32 PM

on that same note...I will do the same with all your rubbish tld's. Won't even charge you acent

Did you remove two 25's from my garage?

Kumz · « **Reply #19 on:** November 17, 2010, 08:17:13 AM »

Ultima line is Good ...
Pls check the eyes of yr rod ... i also had a Line fraying problem ... & it was a cracked eye ...