Ever wondered exactly what fishing lines Steve ‘Starlo’ Starling chooses to use on _his_ reels? Well, wonder no more, because here are all the answers (and the reasons why)!
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00:00 Intro to choosing fishing lines
00:11 Starlo chooses braid
00:30 Why Shimano?
00:58 The braids Starlo uses and why
02:15 Mono leaders with braid — why?
03:16 An exciting new braid!
04:10 Something special about Kairiki + Braid
06:50 The importance of diametres
08:00 The colours and lengths available in Kairiki + braid
Very informative Starlo, good to hear your views and rationale. Much appreciated! In terms of finesse braid, I moved to FINS 40G some time ago for 8 to 10lb as I can pack a lot onto a 1000 Stradic for the estuary sorties. Each to their own as they say, but I might go and try a spool of Kairiki next spoolup. Keep the vids coming 😃
Hey Starlo, top notch video. Can i ask if you have any tips for removing old line from a reel and disposing it. I find it to be a tiresome job and end up with a tangled mess. Also not sure if its ok to just out it in the bin like that
Interesting Starlo. I think I am old school I just use Berkley 20lb Big Game mono and a 50 or 60lb fluorocarbon leader. It catches fish 😊🐠
Use kairiki 10pound once wouldnt use again it fishes more like 8pound in other brands,power pro 🙌 hav use it for years with smooth cast,strong
Big fan of Power Pro myself.
Sad I can no longer find it in the 6lb or 8lb in the moonshine colour (glow under black light) locally.
So abrasive resistant and really does outlast so many other braids.
Will have to give Kariki 8+ a try on the next re-spool.
Hey Starlo have you head of the line laboratory, they are really good for line research and they do all of the tests that manafacturers do plus some extras
Tasline the one and only.
Glad to find out the difference between the two karaoke braids(not a spelling mistake that's what I call lol..)as the original did fluff up but much better when they went to the VT method, so yeah worth having a go👍🏻if I don't like it just go back to Sunline, do like the Power Pro on my bait runners hunting the "ghost of the estuary" FYI great book too..Shadowing the ghost of the estuary! thought I'd throw the book out there so many others can catch the disease🤣
Hi mate.
Thanks for the great advice you give. I will be switching to these two lines . I really value your advice .
Thank you so very much.
All the best from Moe town. In Gippsland..
Thanks Starlo, I've been using Kairiki braid for my trout fishing & love it. Now there's Kairiki plus it can only be a good thing 🤞, look forward to trying it out 👍.
Hi. The best line is still mono.👍
I will have to get some of that braid. I like the Shimano mono as a leader but will give the new braid a try.
Great video Steve! I tried the Kairiki but I had terrible issues with it fraying, I ended up trying Toray and have been very happy with it since. Was that an issue you've seen with the Kairiki?
hi starlo, please do a show on tying knots between braid and momo? i know this may seem poimtless! but i cant trust those other youtube vids!
We have known for many years that braided fishing is underrated. You can tie a granny knot and still have the stated breaking strain.
What happened to Gliss? I loved that line and can you explain low stretch fly line. I want a low stretch cold water fly line. Love your show
Hey Starlo What about your favourite mono ? Cheers 🍻
It amuses me when a spool of line shows what “poundage” the line is then the length in meters….now with Kairiki it shows the poundage of the line and the breaking strength in kilograms…..MY HEAD IS SPINNING….LOL!
Flash looking trout landing net on the wall behind you Kimosabi. 😉😜😂😂👍
Hi Starlo, I use Daiwa Expedition braid and J-braid. Since using over two years, can’t remember having tangles. That said I’m very conscious of line management and wind first few metres back after each cast under tension. No method to my madness, just experimenting, but like using for my Flathead fishing Shimano leader Ocea in 10lb. Like it’s abrasion resistance and its suppleness. Stay well Starlo, sorry can’t afford to shout you a beer, can wish you tight lines though.
Perfect timing got 3 reels need to spool up with new braid
remember you being a fan of a rapala braid years ago.