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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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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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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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