Cal 480 Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Apologise if there has been a thread on this,but this new line coming out of Germany has created big interest in europe,its a single strand line that handles like braid incredibly thin with no stretch,looks like mono, apparently they are only just keeping up with demand. Dont confuse it with that ghastly Nanofil stuff,this is another thing altogether.Interesting. Long term it may turn out to be total garbage, type it in on Google and there is heaps on it,looks interesting. ASD14 and Magoo 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chief 706 Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/like/181672855640?limghlpsr=true&hlpv=2&ops=true&viphx=1&hlpht=true&lpid=107&chn=ps Prices don't look too bad Cal 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zorgs 141 Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Got a bit of $ in paypal account, might order some and give it a go. Cal 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cal 480 Posted March 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Got a bit of $ in paypal account, might order some and give it a go. I have some on its way,will report back on what its like,it may be no good,it may be great. Here is some info http://www.fishingworld.com.au/news/is-gliss-the-line-of-the-future ASD14 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cal 480 Posted April 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 Got my spool,havent used it yet but a quick rundown on first impressions ......1...6kg looks to me about as thin as 2 kilo braid,2...tested it out in a break test with braid of the same strength...snapped at least the same if not higher,3... bit more wirey than your traditional type braids,3...... knots extremely well with the recommended knots that are illustrated on the packaging, and also the albright with the line doubled [whatever its name is] 4....very sharp feeling,would slice through your finger easy ... Time will tell with long term use ,love the feel of this stuff, in fact everyone that has had a look are very impressed . Magoo, reelfun, Chief and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brenton 637 Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 interested to hear how it goes,is it a flat profile?? cheers b Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AquaticResearch1 1,046 Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 How has this line held up Cal? Could it be the mythical super line of legend? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cal 480 Posted July 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 G"day Aquatic research1,I have used the line for redfin ,carp and salmon trout ,and have to say this as my honest assesment. Its very good line,doesnt wind knot,casts well ,fishes nice but.....it doesnt really seem to have any advantages over a good quality braid,not for one second does it have any characteristics of mono,although it is one fibre as opposed to braids several fibres fused together,it behaves just like a braid. Its good for sure, but not revolutionary. Cheers archerfish, ScottyDog, Moggy23 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sbarnden 397 Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 But what about the price Cal? From the publications I looked at they were saying "Its almost just like braid. Only 10 times cheaper to make." I'm sure everyone here would think a braid substitute at a fraction of the cost would be revolutionary :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plankton 725 Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 But what about the price Cal? From the publications I looked at they were saying "Its almost just like braid. Only 10 times cheaper to make." I'm sure everyone here would think a braid substitute at a fraction of the cost would be revolutionary :-) Just looked on ebay and the prices don't look all that great, especially when compared to US braid prices. If it's heaps cheaper to make it doesn't seem like they're passing those savings on to us. Have you tested the abrasion resistance Cal? Would be interested to know if it's more abrasion resistant than standard braid. A superline with the abrasion resistance of mono, now that would be revolutionary. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AquaticResearch1 1,046 Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 I can't imagine it would have better abrasion resistance than a braid of equivalent strength. One "fibre" and thinner would wear through quickly wouldn't it? Although if it is of equiv diameter it might be more abrasion resistant. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plankton 725 Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 I can't imagine it would have better abrasion resistance than a braid of equivalent strength. One "fibre" and thinner would wear through quickly wouldn't it? Although if it is of equiv diameter it might be more abrasion resistant. I would be surprised if it was considerably more abrasion resistant than standard braid. My thinking was that because it's a single fibre and fairly slick that it was a possibility. The problem with braid, and even fused lines, is that the individual little fibres are not very tough by themsleves and as soon as one is compromised the entire braid loses it's integrity. I can't imagine it's even close to mono or fluorocarbon, it's amazing sometimes how much of a beating that stuff can take before it breaks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AquaticResearch1 1,046 Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Just if anyone is interested, Jarvis Walker are now distributing this in Australia. Retail from what I've seen is around $30 for 300 (yards or meters can't remember) Unsure as to wether any site sponsors stock it. Magoo and Cal 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cal 480 Posted August 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 Heres what Starlo has to say about it ,and at the bottom some feedback from others.cheers. http://www.starlofishing.com/uncategorized/some-thoughts-on-gliss-line/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bait Caster 113 Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 Dragging up an old thread. Any long term reports on Gliss? OS reports seem to indicate, it casts extremely well but has atrocious abrasion resistance. Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SurfcaztR 707 Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 Not that much different is Berkley Nanofil which is easier to find Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kelvin 2,200 Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 Poor abrasion resistance, very thin diameter, frays over time and need to cut it back every few sessions. Can compensate by going heavier. Overall not bad if you can get it for a cheap price. Bait Caster and Cal 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cal 480 Posted March 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 2 hours ago, Kelvin said: Poor abrasion resistance, very thin diameter, frays over time and need to cut it back every few sessions. Can compensate by going heavier. Overall not bad if you can get it for a cheap price. Pretty much in a nutshell, but most braids will damage and fray if used around structure making checking the last couple of metres a regular thing, this should be done anyway as a matter of course ,only difference is beacause they are multi strand they still hold some integrity even if some of the outer fibres shred.Gliss seems to pinch and form a weakspot that can snap a bit easier. Its not all bad though, casts well and pretty good for general fishing. Bait Caster 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kelvin 2,200 Posted March 19, 2022 Report Share Posted March 19, 2022 Follow up on Gliss. I've still got it on 1 reel. Abrasion resistance got really bad over time to the point of constant breakages. It looks like most people have found the same and it is going really cheap. WFT Gliss Hybrid Line 150m Yellow Bulk - DINGA Online — DINGA Fishing At $3 a spool I am still giving it a miss. dmck, HB tragic, Wert and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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