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Old 15-05-2005, 09:53 AM
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Now that XDS has been out a while, what are people using? I believe the 8lb is smaller diameter than standard 6lb fireline so I was leaning toward the 8. Any comments on the 8lb and it's performance? Anyone used above 8 (for bream)?

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Old 15-05-2005, 10:04 AM
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brad y has been useing it i think he tells me its great stuff hasnt had any drammas with it i am goin to put some on my stradic this week can only give it a try



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Old 15-05-2005, 10:10 AM
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Stu ive actually been using the sufix version of XDS called matrix pro. Its great but i cant really comment on XDS itself. The stuff i use hasnt been released yet actually...
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Old 15-05-2005, 10:20 AM
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So whats the diff between matrix pro and standard XDS Brad?
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Old 15-05-2005, 10:29 AM
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Well ive never used XDS but i can say that Matrix pro is a round braid unlike normal fireline or sufix. It seems thicker but the 10lb has the same diameter as 4lb braid. It seems to knot less and is very responsive. It doesnt lose colour too. It comes in a flouro yellow colour and a dark green colour. It will only be released at 10lb minimum though as 8lb and smaller apparently costs similar to 100lb to produce. If you want i might be able to arrange for ya to fish with it but it wont be available to buy til october i think
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Old 15-05-2005, 10:33 AM
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Sounds sweet. 10lb like 4lb wow. That's a bit even more pulling power (and confidence) than the XDS. I believe the XDS is round too but only available in jungle cammo green.
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Old 15-05-2005, 10:36 AM
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Yeah im stoked sufix did a hi vis colour. You coming to the Augusta round? I can give you a bit to have a squizz at sat morning if im not working but im going to perth that arvo to hopefully buy a car
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Old 15-05-2005, 10:39 AM
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Yeah I'll be there for sure. Your not fishing the round?
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Old 15-05-2005, 10:45 AM
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Nah never got my rear end into gear and i been tryin to save more for the ute... I'll bring my reel down with it on for ya to have a flick with, only if i have sat morning off- or if your down friday, i might even go down there to show ya. I'll pm ya my mobile so you can let me know what time is best.
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Old 15-05-2005, 10:47 AM
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I'm down friday lunchtime. But having a flick could be seen as a pre-fish Love to try it out tho................

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Old 15-05-2005, 12:17 PM
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Guys I believe Ira used it to win the 2004 super punt final held earlier this year
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Old 15-05-2005, 12:23 PM
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Yep, Did a bit of a search and found it.

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Ira fished a 7" 2 to 4 kilo Strudwick Softbodz Finesse rod, a Shimano Sustain 1000 reel, spooled up with 12 pound XDS Fireline down to a 6 pound Rio Flurocarbon leader.
from the 2004 Super Punt Press Release

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