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Trakker Dropcore Braid87%

Trakker

Trakker Dropcore Braid

30lb / 0.29mm and 40lb / 0.33mm

A supple, round-profile PE braid with a sinking core, low stretch and loads of line on the spool. Here’s where Trakker’s Dropcore Braid makes sense — and where it might be a bit much.

  • Available in 30lb / 13.6kg with a 0.29mm diameter, or 40lb / 18.1kg with a 0.33mm diameter.
  • Supplied on a 1200m spool with markers every 300m, handy when loading several reels or keeping line lengths consistent.
  • Eight-strand PE braid with a sinking core, round profile and olive green colour.
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Trakker Propel Braid89%

Trakker

Trakker Propel Braid

31lb / 13.8kg, 0.26mm

A smooth, neutral-buoyancy braid aimed at carp anglers who want distance, bite indication and tidy line management without faffing about.

  • 1,200m per spool, giving plenty of line for several reels or future replacements.
  • 31lb / 13.8kg breaking strain with a 0.26mm diameter.
  • Eight-strand PE braid with a round profile and ultra-smooth, silky finish.
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Airflo Superflo Ridge 2.0 Streamer Max Short Fly Line90%

Airflo

Airflo Superflo Ridge 2.0 Streamer Max Short Fly Line

Streamer Max Short Fly Line

A punchy, fast-sinking streamer line built for getting big flies down quickly, without turning every cast into a full-on workout.

  • Available in WF5, WF6, WF7, WF8 and WF9.
  • Short fast-sinking head with an intermediate haul zone and floating running line.
  • 100ft / 30.5m total line length with a 30lb braided core.
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Preston Innovations Reflo Power Mono87%

Preston Innovations

Preston Innovations Reflo Power Mono

Clear · 100m spool · Multiple strengths and diameters

Soft, clear mono with high knot strength and useful stretch. Reflo Power makes most sense on your pole rigs and hooklengths, where choosing the right diameter matters more than chasing a big breaking-strain number.

  • Clear, resin-impregnated monofilament.
  • Supplied on 100m spools.
  • Designed for hooklengths and pole rigs.
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Shimano Kairiki 887%

Shimano

Shimano Kairiki 8

Kairiki 8 range; diameter, colour and spool length vary

An eight-carrier mainline with a tight weave and plenty of predator appeal. Kairiki 8 makes sense for anglers who want direct lure contact, provided you choose the right strength and sort your leader properly.

  • Eight-carrier braid made with IZANAS ultra-high-strength polyethylene fibre.
  • Uses Shimano’s tight-weave VT Construction.
  • Manufactured in Japan, with freshwater and saltwater applications.
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Airflo Forty Plus Expert Fly Line85%

Airflo

Airflo Forty Plus Expert Fly Line

Forty Plus Expert range; WF7 and WF8 Di3, Di5 and Di7 options

A 45-foot head, Power Core construction and Ridge running line give this distance-minded fly line plenty of appeal for reservoir anglers. Just don’t mistake it for a shortcut to tidy casting.

  • 45-foot head.
  • Power Core construction.
  • Ridge running line.
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Airflo Sixth Sense 2 Sinking Fly Line86%

Airflo

Airflo Sixth Sense 2 Sinking Fly Line

Sixth Sense 2 sinking range: Di3, Di5, Di7 and Di8

A stillwater sinker with a low-stretch core, a long front taper and a handy hang mark. Pick the right density and it gives your flies a proper chance of reaching feeding trout.

  • 105ft / 32m total length with a 46ft / 14.02m head.
  • Low-stretch construction built around a 20lb braid core.
  • Long front taper and built-in hang mark.
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Snowbee XS-Plus Thistledown Fly Line85%

Snowbee

Snowbee XS-Plus Thistledown Fly Line

Floating WF · WF1/4, WF2/5 and WF5/7 · Olive/buckskin

A weight-forward floating fly line with multi-rating options, looped ends and a braided core. Properly useful for trout fishing, provided you don’t mistake its broad ratings for a promise that every rod will feel the same.

  • Floating, weight-forward fly line in olive/buckskin.
  • Available in WF1/4, WF2/5 and WF5/7 rating options.
  • 90 ft / 30 yd overall; head lengths vary by option.
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Fox Rage Predator Elite Braid85%

Fox Rage

Fox Rage Predator Elite Braid

300 m spool; 40 lb and 60 lb options

An eight-strand floating braid with a round profile, sturdy breaking-strain options and a handy halfway marker. A sensible fit for predator bait fishing, especially when you want to manage line above the water rather than pin it down.

  • Eight-strand construction with a round profile and Microbond weave.
  • Floating mainline in dark green.
  • 300 m spool with a line marker at 150 m.
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Fox Rage Replicant Cast Braid86%

Fox Rage

Fox Rage Replicant Cast Braid

150m spools · 55lb / 0.32mm or 65lb / 0.41mm

A sinking, 8+1 carrier braid aimed squarely at casting Replicants and other hefty lures. Proper predator mainline, rather than an all-round braid for every rod in the shed.

  • Sinking braided mainline intended for Replicants and other large lures.
  • 8+1 construction: eight UHMPE carriers plus one PTFE core carrier.
  • Camouflage colour with maker-described ultra-supple, zero-stretch and abrasion-resistant construction.
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Fox Rage Jig Silk87%

Fox Rage

Fox Rage Jig Silk

Fluoro green · 150m · Multiple breaking strains

An eight-strand lure-fishing mainline with a smooth coating, a bright green finish and very little give. Properly useful for staying connected to a jig — provided you pick the right strength and sort your leader.

  • Eight-strand WHMWPE braid with a tightly braided construction described as 32 fibres.
  • 150m spool in fluoro green.
  • Smooth, water-repellent coating with UV resistance and high colour retention.
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Airflo Superflo Ridge 2.0 Power Taper Fly Line87%

Airflo

Airflo Superflo Ridge 2.0 Power Taper Fly Line

Superflo Ridge 2.0 Power Taper floating

A slightly heavy weight-forward fly line for loading the rod readily and turning over less delicate outfits. Properly useful when you want authority rather than the softest possible touchdown.

  • Floating, weight-forward fly line in WF3 through WF9.
  • Uses Airflo’s Ridge 2.0 surface technology.
  • WF5 has a 37 ft head and weighs 155 grains over the first 30 ft.
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Airflo Superflo Ridge 2.0 Tactical Taper Fly Line87%

Airflo

Airflo Superflo Ridge 2.0 Tactical Taper Fly Line

Tactical Taper · WF2–WF7 · Bamboo/watery olive

A weight-forward fly line for anglers who care about presentation and line control, with lighter sizes, a low-stretch core and neat connections. More about placing the fly than simply giving it a massive wallop.

  • Floating, weight-forward fly line available in WF2, WF3, WF4, WF5, WF6 and WF7.
  • Bamboo/watery olive colour combination.
  • Head lengths range from 40ft in WF2 to 46ft in WF5–WF7.
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Snowbee XS Fly Line86%

Snowbee

Snowbee XS Fly Line

XS weight-forward floating; Ivory and Hi-Viz Orange

A weight-forward floating fly line with a low-stretch core and a coating designed to keep things slipping through the rings. A sensible all-round option for trout fishing, provided you pick the right line weight.

  • Weight-forward floating fly line.
  • Ultra-low-friction coating, low-stretch core and memory-resistant construction.
  • Colour options include Ivory and Hi-Viz Orange.
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Airflo Sniper Fly Line86%

Airflo

Airflo Sniper Fly Line

Superflo 40+ Sniper · WF8–WF10 · Floating, Fast Intermediate, Di3 and Di7

A short-headed fly line for shifting bulky flies, with floating and sinking options to cover different depths. Just match the head weight to your rod before getting carried away.

  • Available in WF8, WF9 and WF10.
  • Floating, Fast Intermediate, Di3 and Di7 density options.
  • 110 ft / 33.5 m total length with a 30 lb braid core.
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Airflo Superflo Ridge 2.0 Universal Taper Fly Line87%

Airflo

Airflo Superflo Ridge 2.0 Universal Taper Fly Line

Superflo Ridge 2.0 Universal Taper Floating

A versatile floating fly line with a longer rear taper, a textured finish and slim running line. A cracking fit for anglers who want control as well as shooting potential.

  • Floating, weight-forward fly line with a universal taper and longer rear taper.
  • Ridge 2.0 textured surface and ultra-thin running line.
  • PVC-free polyurethane construction with welded loops.
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Guru N-Gauge Mono86%

Guru

Guru N-Gauge Mono

Clear mono · 100m spool

Clear Japanese co-polymer for hooklengths and pole rigs, with a useful spread of diameters. Just don’t mistake the 100m spool for a bulk mainline buy.

  • Japanese co-polymer monofilament in clear.
  • Supplied on 100m spools.
  • Designed for hooklengths and pole rigs.
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ESP Syncro XT Loaded Mainline88%

ESP

ESP Syncro XT Loaded Mainline

Syncro XT Loaded · 1,000m bulk spool

Supple off the spool, abrasion-resistant and designed to sink faster than original Syncro XT. This dark olive carp mainline makes a strong case for keeping things simple.

  • Monofilament mainline for carp fishing.
  • Dark olive-green colour on 1,000m bulk spools.
  • Modified surface finish helps it sink faster than original Syncro XT.
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Drennan Carp Float Fish81%

Drennan

Drennan Carp Float Fish

100m spool · 4lb, 5lb, 6lb and 8lb options

A straightforward 100m mainline for float fishing, with a soft feel, a slick finish and sensible strength choices. Just match it to the swim, not simply the size of carp you fancy catching.

  • Soft, supple monofilament mainline.
  • Supplied on 100m spools.
  • Four listed options run from 4lb at 0.18mm to 8lb at 0.26mm.
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Drennan Carp Feeder Mono81%

Drennan

Drennan Carp Feeder Mono

100m and 300m spools; 5lb, 6lb, 8lb and 10lb options

A dark brown, fast-sinking mono aimed squarely at feeder fishing. Sensible strength options and two spool sizes make it a straightforward choice for commercial-water work.

  • Monofilament mainline designed for feeder and bottom-bait fishing.
  • Available on 100m and 300m spools.
  • Dark brown tint with a fast-sinking design.
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Drennan Acolyte Feeder Braid83%

Drennan

Drennan Acolyte Feeder Braid

150m spools · 8lb, 10lb and 12lb options

Thin, smooth and stretch-free, this eight-carrier mainline is aimed squarely at distance feeder and bomb work. Just leave the heavy-handed striking at home, mate.

  • Supplied on 150m spools.
  • Eight-carrier construction with a thin, tightly woven profile.
  • Silky-smooth surface finish and zero stretch.
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Drennan Supplex Mono85%

Drennan

Drennan Supplex Mono

Original clear Supplex Mono · 100m spool

Clear, ultra-limp mono with a useful spread of strengths. Supplex makes plenty of sense for float and lighter feeder work, though that 100m spool needs a bit of planning.

  • Clear monofilament with an ultra-limp, supple design.
  • Mainline supplied on 100m spools.
  • Described by Drennan as abrasion resistant.
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Daiwa N'ZON Sinking Feeder Mono84%

Daiwa

Daiwa N'ZON Sinking Feeder Mono

300m spool · 4lb–10lb options

Sinking nylon, a low-glare brown finish and a halfway marker for splitting the spool. N’ZON covers the feeder-fishing basics without making a song and dance about it.

  • Nylon monofilament designed to sink for feeder fishing.
  • 300m spool with a marker at 150m.
  • Light Matt Brown colour with a low-glare finish.
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Daiwa Tournament ST Monofil83%

Daiwa

Daiwa Tournament ST Monofil

5lb–15lb options; spool length varies with breaking strain

A slick-finished mainline with low memory and an emphasis on abrasion resistance and knot strength. Plenty to like on paper, without pretending it’s had a workout on our rods.

  • Monofilament fishing mainline.
  • Designed for strong abrasion resistance and high strength at knots.
  • Smooth, slick surface finish and very low claimed line memory.
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Daiwa J-Braid X483%

Daiwa

Daiwa J-Braid X4

J-Braid X4 range; spool lengths and breaking strains vary by colour and diameter

Four strands, a round profile and plenty of choice. J-Braid X4 makes sense when you want low-stretch contact, but it isn't a straight swap for mono on every coarse or carp setup.

  • Four-strand braided construction with a round line profile.
  • Made in Japan.
  • Listed diameter range of 0.07–0.33mm.
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Daiwa J-Braid X885%

Daiwa

Daiwa J-Braid X8

Standard J-Braid X8; dark green sizes referenced

An eight-strand braid with plenty of appeal for feeder work, feature finding and lure fishing. Just don’t mistake it for a straight swap for mono on every carp water.

  • Eight-strand braided mainline.
  • Designed, manufactured and packed in Japan.
  • Colours include dark green, chartreuse and multicolour.
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Fox Spod and Marker Braid85%

Fox

Fox Spod and Marker Braid

Exocet Spod & Marker Braid · 300m · 23lb · Fluorescent yellow

Thin, floating and almost stretch-free, Fox’s bright yellow braid is built for the graft before the rods go out: finding a clean spot and getting bait onto it.

  • Fox Exocet Spod & Marker Braid, manufacturer code CBL007.
  • 300m spool rated at 23lb / 10.4kg, with a stated diameter of 0.18mm.
  • Fluorescent yellow, naturally floating and ultra-buoyant.
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Drennan Feeder & Method Mono88%

Drennan

Drennan Feeder & Method Mono

Pale brown sinking mono, 4lb–12lb, 100m or 250m

Pale-brown reel line for feeder and method work, sold in six strains. The useful bit is knowing exactly which diameter and spool length you're ordering.

  • 4lb to 12lb
  • 100m and 250m spools
  • Fast-sinking maker claim
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Korda Carp Line86%

Korda

Korda Carp Line

SUB-green monofilament, 8lb–20lb, 1000m

A 1000m, low-stretch green mono intended as an affordable all-round carp line. We break down the strains and the trade-off between casting and abrasion room.

  • 1000m spool
  • 8lb to 20lb
  • 0.28mm to 0.43mm
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Korda Kaizen Mono86%

Korda

Korda Kaizen Mono

Kaizen Mono Brown, 0.40mm / 20lb, 1000m

Korda’s low-stretch, abrasion-resistant carp mono. In 20lb it’s a heavy-duty choice for snaggy or weedy venues where you need to pull hard.

  • Brown, 0.40mm / 20lb
  • Ultra-low stretch
  • Abrasion resistant
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