This will be the same as the Riffe float line except reasonably priced. I chose red because it's very visible on the surface but disappears at depth, which is a good thing because a float line scares fish. I don't like the other hi-vis colors like orange and yellow, yet red I don't find irritating. I'd like to hear opinions about this color scheme, positives and negatives, and your experiences with the neoprene core line in general.
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Sorry, let me be a little more verbose. I have a 75ft riffe i paid a ton for and its my go to line whenever im diving shallow. Despite the price I was planning to go to the blue wild this year just to buy a longer one of these lines at hopefully a discount (like I did last year). Its the best floatline ive used bar none and ive used nice tubestyle floatlines, nice roballen polypro floatlines, this beats them all. Its not the floatiest stuff in the world. But its very resistant to tangling, its feeling in the hands is awesome, its abrasion resistance has been great in my experience although I don't beat my floatlines up too badly. Its a nice solid cord that wants to be straight. Ill be buying a bunch from you as soon as its available. I dig the red/white color scheme, highly visible, I think orange/white would be cool too.
Damn - bought a new 50 foot only a few weeks ago to supliment my 100 ft Riffe float line :@
In my limited experience with my riffe line I have been very satisfied. I agree with Mark this is the best float line option available (my opinion). Unlike Mark I did not pay close to retail which helped make my decision much easier. If this is offered at the right price I imagine it will be very popular.
The last time I used the line (spring break 2014) it proved to be stronger than the pin on my 5/16" riffe spear. It is not the most buoyant line but it is able to float itself which I guess is all it needs. As for color, If you can I would offer a high vis (either red or orange) and a low vis for those who prefer a camo line.
Personally I prefer a reel so I don't have as much experience with it as others but thats my .02
It looks nice. However, I would prefer a less visible and thinner one. I'm using the RA floatline right now and the only downside I see on it is that it is too thick. We must remember that the maximum amount of weight that it has to withstand is the float pull plus a little bit more.
I think wtf!? when I see pvc tubing floatlines with a1000# + core! Are we going to pull the fish out of the water by the floatline or what?
A thinner floatline will have less drag and will be enough for what we need. And it should cost less as well.
I have been looking for a new float line and i will pick one up when they are available if they are a large drop from the exorbitant Riffe prices. I had a vinyl floatline that I loved but it got tore up on the coral, and was pretty much unsalvageable.
Marco, you are probably right about the cost and efficiency of the thinner floatlines, but I much prefer a thicker, less knot and tangle prone set-up. Just the other week I had a little scare when my polypro floatline wrapped around my leg and got snagged on a coral head as I was dealing with a fish in the mouth of a cave. Judging from your awesome photos it looks like you do more bluewater, which a thinner float may be better for.
Edit- I like the red.
The only issue I can see with the red is that in CA the kelp tends to obscure any color other than white (it is a nice albeit small safety asset when shore diving half a mile offshore with boats). However, I have no experience with the material and how it would slide through the kelp since I've only used a vinyl float line before.
The only issue I can see with the red is that in CA the kelp tends to obscure any color other than white (it is a nice albeit small safety asset when shore diving half a mile offshore with boats). However, I have no experience with the material and how it would slide through the kelp since I've only used a vinyl float line before.
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Red also disappears at dusk. I have a bunch of different colored floatlines. I think yellow and white are the most versatile for differing ocean conditions. Red and black are the least. If I had to chose one it would be yellow. I also agree with thicker lines having some coiling/looping/tangling advantages, easier handling and having more surface area floating above the waterline makes it more visible from a boat.
The way I see it there are two different approaches to float line color; visibility or stealth. People talk about wetsuit camo being effective or not. It's a fact that a float line scares fish, and is a bigger factor when trying to get close enough for a shot.
Visibilty can be divided in two situation; on the surface and underwater. Visibility on the surface is a factor for me, spotting divers etc. Underwater not so much. If I had to choose between stealth and visibility, I choose stealth, because I have to get the fish first before I'll worry about seeing the line to retrieve it. In any case the float line is always attached to a float and you can follow it down from there.
For these reasons I'm seriously considering the red/black color scheme. Red disappears underwater and the black breaks up the line, making this line arguably the least visible to fish underwater. Yet red is very visible on the surface where we need it. What do you think of my reasoning and general eye appeal of this color scheme?
If there's demand I can do a lime yellow/white line at a later time.
Display MoreThe way I see it there are two different approaches to float line color; visibility or stealth. People talk about wetsuit camo being effective or not. It's a fact that a float line scares fish, and is a bigger factor when trying to get close enough for a shot.
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Visibilty can be divided in two situation; on the surface and underwater. Visibility on the surface is a factor for me, spotting divers etc. Underwater not so much. If I had to choose between stealth and visibility, I choose stealth, because I have to get the fish first before I'll worry about seeing the line. In any case the float line is always attached to a float and you can follow it down there.
For these reasons I'm seriously considering the red/black color scheme. Red disappears underwater and the black breaks up the line, making this line arguably the least visible to fish underwater. Yet red is very visible on the surface where we need it. What do you think of my reasoning and general eye appeal of this color scheme?
If there's demand I can do a lime yellow/white line at a later time.
Red and Black = Excellent!!
Display MoreThe way I see it there are two different approaches to float line color; visibility or stealth. People talk about wetsuit camo being effective or not. It's a fact that a float line scares fish, and is a bigger factor when trying to get close enough for a shot.
Visibilty can be divided in two situation; on the surface and underwater. Visibility on the surface is a factor for me, spotting divers etc. Underwater not so much. If I had to choose between stealth and visibility, I choose stealth, because I have to get the fish first before I'll worry about seeing the line to retrieve it. In any case the float line is always attached to a float and you can follow it down from there.
For these reasons I'm seriously considering the red/black color scheme. Red disappears underwater and the black breaks up the line, making this line arguably the least visible to fish underwater. Yet red is very visible on the surface where we need it. What do you think of my reasoning and general eye appeal of this color scheme?
If there's demand I can do a lime yellow/white line at a later time.
With this ^^^^ important information in mind, I would like to suggest a solution to this problem that I have been using for the last 6months or so.
I now use 50ft of clear 600lb clear florocarbon clipped to my gun, then this is clipped to my regular 100ft high viz float line. This method has been giving me the best of both worlds, with the clear florocarbon being near invisable underwater to the fish and yet still giving me and my boat crew a high viz line to be able to see on the surface. You can alter the length/thickness of the clear florocarbon to fit your individual conditions and use the same float line for all.
Hope this helps.
I seconded hau with the two line system for spooky fish, I use a 30' section of black line from my gun before my float line. A yellow float and float line hasn't stopped some close calls with boats so I look forward to getting one of theses in red&black!
I love the black and red and I think it will do exactly what you're expecting, be highly colorful to people from the top and on the surface, but much less so at depth. I cant wait for this stuff!
I like red/black.
Hau's system works when you're diving alone. But fluorocarbon or any mono doesn't float well and it becomes a pita.
True, the florocarbon does not float as well as my RA120 or my float line, but the florocarbon between my gun and float line DOES NOT sink my RA OR my float line. This system has been working great for me for the last 6 months. Just my opinion and an effort to help others.
With this ^^^^ important information in mind, I would like to suggest a solution to this problem that I have been using for the last 6months or so.
I now use 50ft of clear 600lb clear florocarbon clipped to my gun, then this is clipped to my regular 100ft high viz float line. This method has been giving me the best of both worlds, with the clear florocarbon being near invisable underwater to the fish and yet still giving me and my boat crew a high viz line to be able to see on the surface. You can alter the length/thickness of the clear florocarbon to fit your individual conditions and use the same float line for all.
Hope this helps.
Hau. Are you at all concerned about tangles? I would be very aware of something I could not see or break with my hands. Just be safe buddy
The look and concept behind this line sounds great. When is this line projected to be available?
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When can I place an order?
Any updates on this?
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