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JB Solid 130 vs. Varivas Avani GT Max PE10

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Peter Olesen:
Hi Guys

Yet another "versus post"  ::)

Has anyone tried both lines? How do they compare regarding:
1) Diameter
2) Casting distance
3) Overall strength
4) Resistance against shock load

I have been satisfied with the JB Solid 130 during my last two trips but what could I gain spending a lot more dollars on the Varivas?

Thanks in advance,
Peter

Jonas Holmsgard:
Hej Peter,

I have thought about the same question when preparing for my trip to Oman. I thought the Varivas was thinner though. How much JB solid 130 do you get on a 18000/DF 6500?

/Jonas

Peter Olesen:
Hi Jonas

I have JB Solid 130 on a 20000 spool. I haven't measured but I THINK around 250 meters on that spool.

Saltywater Tackle:
Hi Peter,
I had the chance to use both lines for the past 4 years,
per comparison and in my opinion the JB is by far one of the best line i had ever used for GT fishing.
my spool have a 130lb JB and i had not changed that line for the past 4 years, so far i landed many big fishes with locked drag and that is the only line that never broke on me.
the distance is not likely to be achieved to a solid PE line but i try to use it with 160g lures and heavier.
the 130JB is my go line when it comes to GT fishing.
  Tight lines
    Sami

Jonas Holmsgard:
Hi Sami,

Are you using the solid or hollow JB? I might have misunderstood your comparasion to "solid PE" when talking casting distance. Another question - are you too using a 20000 spool for the JB and do you have any idea about capacity?

/Jonas

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