Sewincaster lines

[Salmonella]

It was the one with a type 6 head. It's probably my fault; but I wanted to test the rest of the line. Truth be told I've been using it for Bass and it could well have been damaged by barnacles.

I was going to test the rest of the running line to 20 lb (assuming it to be 30 lb); but I'll wait for further advice.

I've even been using 19.6 lb tippets.:}


I'll snip off the broken piece; which was the loop that attaches to the backing.
If needs be I'll send it to Illtyd; but I've no intention of making a claim after the hard use it's had.


Ella

[speycaster]

can it be re-welded [ a new loop made ]ella,

[ACW]

Test cast one yesterday ,thanks SJF .
Absolutely superb lift back cast and straight out again ,almost effortless ,this was helped by the 10ft Scott ,any one got one going cheap !
I am as bigger fan of these now as I am of Carron lines for my big rods !

[speycaster]

just loaded my sewincaster lines on my new toy, a nautilus number 8 reel with two spare spools ,goes nice with my 10ft scott 8,weight four piece rod and bionic braid [30lb] am i becoming a tackle tart lol

[ACW]

Which model is the 10' Scott,a lovely rod as well told the sewincasters were designed around that rod .|\

[Salmonella]

That would be the Scott E2 10' #7 |\


However these lines also suit my Sage SLT 10' #8


How's that saying go? "Six of one; and a half dozen of the other" :>


Ella

[Salmonella]

can it be re-welded [ a new loop made ]ella,

I didn't want to re-weld (not that it broke on the weld) - so I whipped on a largish loop of 50 lb GSP braid.

I also tested the running line to 12 Kg. Hinting that it's probably at least 30 lb breaking strain; if not more.|\

Confidence restored. ~:.


Ella

[speycaster]

at least its ok now then ella, scott e.2. 10ft 8weight is the rod in question although the lines are fine on my xp10ft seven weight as well nice reel though lol

[SJF, Simon]

Which model is the 10' Scott,a lovely rod as well told the sewincasters were designed around that rod .|\

Aye - that was the E2 7wt. Glad you liked it, I'm chuffed to bits with how the pair match up.

[WCB]

If anyone wants a Sewincaster line then send me a pm.

Also if anyone wants a SA line let me know.

WCB

[de Selby]

Your email suggests you are giving these lines away WCB

Reported success indicates they may contain dark matter, it would be worthwhile to take the opportunity of examining one under scientifically controlled conditions.

[sewin2]

Sewincaster lines

Dear Salmonella,
I am sorry that I have been a bit slow in replying to your email but have been in Norway for a week chasing salmon.
The core of the Sewincaster is 25lb standard (stretchy) core. This would under normal circumstances be sufficient to take any leader likely to be used on a single handed rod. Increasing strength standard cores does lead to slightly thicker profile lines and I personally do not see the advantage under normal circumstances.
This is the first one that I have heard of fracture - I must admit that I have used (abused) many of these lines over now their fifth season and I have failed to accomplish this! I was also surprised that it was the back loop - you must be an awesome caster!! :}
Having said that I am certain that if you contact Bob Wellard at Wellard & Scott he would replace it if you are at all unhappy.
I am glad you like the line and wish you great success with it.
On a different note I have tried these lines on Sage XP and SLT and SP, Guideline, Daiwa, Loomis, Hardy Gem, Grey's, Enigma as well as my favourite the Scott E2 rods and have found them to work on them all very well. I am sure there are other rods which I have not tried them on which would work very well also.
Illtyd

[Salarex]

Illtyd, have now got two of your lines and looking forward to testing them tomorrow night |\

[SJF, Simon]

Lost three fish last night, nothing to do with the lines, except if I had not been using one I would probably have not even reached the fish!

[speycaster]

i have the 3 sink and the intermediete i, also have the prototype sink tip from illtyd from three or four years ago which is excellent as well ,although i think the weld is mutch better on the later line , wouldnt be without them now in fact im so impressed with wellard and scott that ive just treated myself to another nautilus reel ,no 8 size and two spare spools to put my sewincaster lines on ,footnote , i have nothing whatsoever to do with the company just like there gear cause its good lol