What do you think of sensor in the 6 pound ?

[Taffypiker]

0.24 diameter , pretty strong stuff ? £8.99 a bulk spool

Drennan feeder mono .......£ 9 quid for 250 yards !

I am going for 6 pound straight through for my feeder and bomb work

Surely there can't be that much difference apart from Drennan feeder mono being slightly thinner ?

If sensor is not suitable for filling up what do you suggest ?

[BillCollins]

Sensor is ok, but get the Tournament ST 8lb or a few quid more, far better line in every respect

[davelumb]

6lb Sensor is what I have on my perch/roach/chub rods.

[BillCollins]

Sensor or ST are both better than that Drennan feeder mono, it's junk.

[Taffypiker]

6lb Sensor is what I have on my perch/roach/chub rods.

It's cheap as chips

I like drennan stuff generally but I thought that was extortionate

[Daniel]

Line control is so much easier with a line of lower diameter, even when feeder fishing.
It'll cast further, with less effort and weight required, it'll sink quicker, the wind has less effect on the cast and when it's in the water the tow will also have less effect.

Sensor is has been surpassed by pretty much most of the lines on the market, its only ever recommended by people who don't try anything else.

My choice is colmic feeder pro, 8lb is 0.168 so thinner than 6lb sensor but even stronger.

[davelumb]

Sensor is... only ever recommended by people who don't try anything else.

I have used/use other monos, but wouldn't recommend Sensor in anything heavier than 6lb.

As a cheap line it's fine. And we all know Taffy likes cheap.

[martin(rockape)]

I've been using Hyper sensor in 8lb only because i picked it up instead of the bog standard sensor seems like a good line to me having landed some right animals upto 18.5 Lbs on it. Only been snapped off on the hook lengths ( pretied hooks to 8lb line). I use it on both rod and pole.

Regards

Martin

[Kev Berry]

Line control is so much easier with a line of lower diameter, even when feeder fishing.
It'll cast further, with less effort and weight required, it'll sink quicker, the wind has less effect on the cast and when it's in the water the tow will also have less effect.

Sensor is has been surpassed by pretty much most of the lines on the market, its only ever recommended by people who don't try anything else.

My choice is colmic feeder pro, 8lb is 0.168 so thinner than 6lb sensor but even stronger.

The Colmic lines are very good.
Sensor only got popular because it was very cheap....when the feeder took over on the Trent all the matchmeb were raving over it.
For a simple reason....they lost loads of line ....and it was cheap.
After a few sessions it went like a watch spring....absolute s***e line and is now quite expensive compared with better lines

[John Milford]

I've used 6lb Sensor on my general coarse reels for years and landed many double figure carp on it.

It knots well and seems pretty tough and abrasion resistant. That might be due to its relative hardness, but for it's diameter it behaves perfectly well enough.

There might be better lines out there, but not at the price.

[BillCollins]

Sensor is ok. It's tough and reliable, but not the best if you're using it for an active form of fishing with frequent casting etc as it builds up memory very quickly. It all depends on where you're fishing. I've no use for lines under 0.20 as the waters here are hard on gear and the fish are'nt worried anyway. For feeder fishing and float fishing for tench, bream etc, it's usually something around 0.23-0.25, but I suppose small waters and smart fish demand more delicate approach...

[Daniel]

I've used 6lb Sensor on my general coarse reels for years and landed many double figure carp on it.

It knots well and seems pretty tough and abrasion resistant. That might be due to its relative hardness, but for it's diameter it behaves perfectly well enough.

There might be better lines out there, but not at the price.

It should be tough and abrasion resistant given that it breaks at about 8lb and has a diameter only slightly less than the anchor rope on my boat!

[Taffypiker]

I've used 6lb Sensor on my general coarse reels for years and landed many double figure carp on it.

It knots well and seems pretty tough and abrasion resistant. That might be due to its relative hardness, but for it's diameter it behaves perfectly well enough.

There might be better lines out there, but not at the price.

It should be tough and abrasion resistant given that it breaks at about 8lb and has a diameter only slightly less than the anchor rope on my boat!

[Taffypiker]

I've used 6lb Sensor on my general coarse reels for years and landed many double figure carp on it.

It knots well and seems pretty tough and abrasion resistant. That might be due to its relative hardness, but for it's diameter it behaves perfectly well enough.

There might be better lines out there, but not at the price.

It should be tough and abrasion resistant given that it breaks at about 8lb and has a diameter only slightly less than the anchor rope on my boat!

So the 4 pound should be about 6 pound then and OK for feeder work

[John Milford]

There is next to no advantage in using light, low-diameter reel lines for feeder fishing. 0.24mm mono (whatever its stated B.S.) will have little adverse effect on casting distance.

If you need a finer presentation, simply use a lighter hooklink.

[piker al]

I like sensor for coarse fishing, I use 8lb for feeder fishing

[Bob Watson]

Sensor or ST are both better than that Drennan feeder mono, it's junk.

I've just bought a couple of spools to replace the sensor on a couple of reels. How bad is it Bill, should I bother finding out?

[BillCollins]

Sensor or ST are both better than that Drennan feeder mono, it's junk.

I've just bought a couple of spools to replace the sensor on a couple of reels. How bad is it Bill, should I bother finding out?

I used it in 8lb Bob and took it off after a few outings. It does'nt do any of what it says on the tin, not for me anyway. Sensor is better.

[Bob Watson]

Sensor or ST are both better than that Drennan feeder mono, it's junk.

I've just bought a couple of spools to replace the sensor on a couple of reels. How bad is it Bill, should I bother finding out?

I used it in 8lb Bob and took it off after a few outings. It does'nt do any of what it says on the tin, not for me anyway. Sensor is better.

Is it the feeder and method mono you're on about?

[BillCollins]

The light brown stuff ?

[Bob Watson]

Yep!

I'll try it, it'll probably end up as backing!

[davelumb]

There is next to no advantage in using light, low-diameter reel lines for feeder fishing. 0.24mm mono (whatever its stated B.S.) will have little adverse effect on casting distance.

If you need a finer presentation, simply use a lighter hooklink.

[Taffypiker]

Sensor or ST are both better than that Drennan feeder mono, it's junk.

I've just bought a couple of spools to replace the sensor on a couple of reels. How bad is it Bill, should I bother finding out?

I used it in 8lb Bob and took it off after a few outings. It does'nt do any of what it says on the tin, not for me anyway. Sensor is better.

I thought it very pricey for 250 yards

I mean if it was a good fast sinking line and had low diameter for its poundage etc then fair enough

[BillCollins]

Sensor or ST are both better than that Drennan feeder mono, it's junk.

I've just bought a couple of spools to replace the sensor on a couple of reels. How bad is it Bill, should I bother finding out?

I used it in 8lb Bob and took it off after a few outings. It does'nt do any of what it says on the tin, not for me anyway. Sensor is better.

I thought it very pricey for 250 yards

I mean if it was a good fast sinking line and had low diameter for its poundage etc then fair enough

It's an expensive way to buy line. I have a few bulk spools of the ST in different b/s, I keep them in a biscuit tin, it lasts for years if kept in the dark.

[Taffypiker]

Sensor or ST are both better than that Drennan feeder mono, it's junk.

I've just bought a couple of spools to replace the sensor on a couple of reels. How bad is it Bill, should I bother finding out?

I used it in 8lb Bob and took it off after a few outings. It does'nt do any of what it says on the tin, not for me anyway. Sensor is better.

I thought it very pricey for 250 yards

I mean if it was a good fast sinking line and had low diameter for its poundage etc then fair enough

It's an expensive way to buy line. I have a few bulk spools of the ST in different b/s, I keep them in a biscuit tin, it lasts for years if kept in the dark.

I honestly think in the waters round here , which always have colour that the difference in diameter between 6 pound sensor and some expensive line is minimal

If a perch isn't put off by a wire trace when it's hungry then I am sure tench , bream , roach etc are not put off by 6 pound mono when it's feeding time

[BillCollins]

Sensor or ST are both better than that Drennan feeder mono, it's junk.

I've just bought a couple of spools to replace the sensor on a couple of reels. How bad is it Bill, should I bother finding out?

I used it in 8lb Bob and took it off after a few outings. It does'nt do any of what it says on the tin, not for me anyway. Sensor is better.

I thought it very pricey for 250 yards

I mean if it was a good fast sinking line and had low diameter for its poundage etc then fair enough

It's an expensive way to buy line. I have a few bulk spools of the ST in different b/s, I keep them in a biscuit tin, it lasts for years if kept in the dark.

I honestly think in the waters round here , which always have colour that the difference in diameter between 6 pound sensor and some expensive line is minimal

If a perch isn't put off by a wire trace when it's hungry then I am sure tench , bream , roach etc are not put off by 6 pound mono when it's feeding time

Fish can see line, no matter what the diameter or colour. It does'nt automatically follow that they know what it is. Diameter will have an effect on how a small bait behaves, enough maybe to reduce the chance of bites. Is it because the fish are wary ?... or just that lots of other similar food items are behaving in the same way and the odd one out just does'nt manage to get sucked in or picked up by fish which are feeding in a very precise manner.?. The field of bait presentation is a can of worms....

[Kev Berry]

Sensor or ST are both better than that Drennan feeder mono, it's junk.

I've just bought a couple of spools to replace the sensor on a couple of reels. How bad is it Bill, should I bother finding out?

I used it in 8lb Bob and took it off after a few outings. It does'nt do any of what it says on the tin, not for me anyway. Sensor is better.

I thought it very pricey for 250 yards

I mean if it was a good fast sinking line and had low diameter for its poundage etc then fair enough

It's an expensive way to buy line. I have a few bulk spools of the ST in different b/s, I keep them in a biscuit tin, it lasts for years if kept in the dark.

I honestly think in the waters round here , which always have colour that the difference in diameter between 6 pound sensor and some expensive line is minimal

If a perch isn't put off by a wire trace when it's hungry then I am sure tench , bream , roach etc are not put off by 6 pound mono when it's feeding time

Fish can see line, no matter what the diameter or colour. It does'nt automatically follow that they know what it is. Diameter will have an effect on how a small bait behaves, enough maybe to reduce the chance of bites. Is it because the fish are wary ?... or just that lots of other similar food items are behaving in the same way and the odd one out just does'nt manage to get sucked in or picked up by fish which are feeding in a very precise manner.?. The field of bait presentation is a can of worms....

If strange things in the water frightened fish they wouldnt ever be out of a state of panic Bill. Bottles beer tins plastic crap sweet wrappers etc dont panic them. Neither do shiny leads.
Why? Because they are inanimate just like sticks, weed and anything else on the bottom.
Fish can see fluro...so can we as underwater "dust" settles on it.
Some carp chap did tests and filmed carp responses to brightly painted leads...no response. Fishing lines....unless they bumped into them no response....the ones they could see easily they went under or over, fluro lines just cast out spooked the s**t out of them if they bumped into them.(how they go on at night )
Fishing on the Trent I rarely drop below 12lb on the feeder....doesnt affect my catch rate one bit.
As you say though Bill presentation AT TIMES is king.

[Mike F]

I've found sensor very wirey and springy, and it soon keeps its memory ie comes off the spool like a coil of wire. I tried it but don't like it.