GTM (300 m)

The R stands for round and tight. Type R is produced of Peak-UHMWPE fibres, with a very special braiding process. The STROFT special-braid, for example, consists of 300x8 = 2400 single fibres in Type R12. This results in a practically perfect circular cross section, with arrow head “dimples” on the surface. The “dimples” produce tiny air turbulences during casting which greatly reduce air-resistance and increase casting distance. They work in a similar fashion to the dimples on a golf ball. But this „round and tight special braiding process“ offers another big additional advantage which many others of the so called „braided“ do not have. For all STROFT GTP lines it is possible to create a splice loop which has a better knot breaking strain than any other connection - namely up to 100% of the available breaking strain (see page 34). Type R01 to R06 are extremely fine lines. Their actual diameter ranges from 0,07 mm to 0,13 mm. A unique PeakUHMWPE fibre, bundled in strands, made of a few individual fibres, allows to explore this type of reduced diameter strength. Batch fabrication is at this point not economical, since very fewy angling applications require monofilament lines of such a reduced diameter strength. Nevertheless, having explored and gone down that route, we will continue manufacturing these type of monofilaments in small quantities, if only to show the technical capabilities available to us. And who knows, maybe the one or the other angler is on the lookout for these super-fine lines. Color: light grayLength: 100 meter spool

The R stands for round and tight. Type R is produced of Peak-UHMWPE fibres, with a very special braiding process. The STROFT special-braid, for example, consists of 300x8 = 2400 single fibres in Type R12. This results in a practically perfect circular cross section, with arrow head “dimples” on the surface. The “dimples” produce tiny air turbulences during casting which greatly reduce air-resistance and increase casting distance. They work in a similar fashion to the dimples on a golf ball. But this „round and tight special braiding process“ offers another big additional advantage which many others of the so called „braided“ do not have. For all STROFT GTP lines it is possible to create a splice loop which has a better knot breaking strain than any other connection - namely up to 100% of the available breaking strain (see page 34). Type R01 to R06 are extremely fine lines. Their actual diameter ranges from 0,07 mm to 0,13 mm. A unique PeakUHMWPE fibre, bundled in strands, made of a few individual fibres, allows to explore this type of reduced diameter strength. Batch fabrication is at this point not economical, since very fewy angling applications require monofilament lines of such a reduced diameter strength. Nevertheless, having explored and gone down that route, we will continue manufacturing these type of monofilaments in small quantities, if only to show the technical capabilities available to us. And who knows, maybe the one or the other angler is on the lookout for these super-fine lines. Color: light grayLength: 250 meter spool

STROFT NiTi Polywire Wires made of nickel-titanium alloys (NiTi) are enjoying increasing popularity in the PREDATOR FISHING SCENE - mainly because of their unique property of springing back to their original state even after severe bending. However, there are also disadvantages - namely when „connecting“ these nickel-titanium wires to swivels, snaps, hooks and others. Crimps are often used as aids for this purpose. But unfortunately these connections have strongly fluctuating breaking strains, also because of the sharp edges of the crimps. If you crimp them too hard, there is a risk of stress concentration at either end of the crimp (NiTi wires are generally more susceptible to stress concentration than steel wires) and thus a reduction of the wire’s breaking strain. If the crimping is too weak, there is a risk of slippage, which also leads to a reduction in breaking strain. Sometimes „tying a knot“ is recommended. However, there too depending on the wire, only highly fluctuating knot strengths are achieved. In addition, thicker monowires are stiff and tying knots becomes very difficult. STROFT NiTi Polywire solve these problems and are the first choice when it comes to the ultimate predator leader. The connections are quick and easy to make. No crimps, no pliers - a simple, very easy to tie clinch knot with 4 turns is the solution - and with STROFT NiTi (and its thinner wires) it can even achieve up to 100% of the linear breaking strain! This was made possible by a very specific adjustments of the alloy composition to those properties that are desired for predator fishing leaders - namely: maximum abrasion resistance, superelasticity, optimum (simple) knotability, best possible line memory, maximum breaking strain/maximum knot strength, sufficient stretch (8%) and a non-reflective surface. STROFT NiTi Polywire optimally meet all these requirements. Diameter Breaking Strength 0,30 mm 8 kg 0,35 mm 14 kg 0,40 mm 18 kg Length: 2 m