rbradley Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I picked up a spool cheap at the swap meet, anyone used it? I'm somewhat cautious about spooling it up as I'm having trouble finding very much info on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmfishon Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 maybe someone can give you more info i only have ideas as i have never used it. i think overall its an ok product. that said i dont know why torpedo makes stuff like this when the divers they make pretty much rule out all this stuff they must just want to stay ahead of whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlamDunk Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I've been running it for three seasons - so far I like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaCatMich Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 The first year the 19 strand was out some of the spools had issues with strands breaking. I had this issue and went back to 7 strand. I talked to the of Torpedo Diver people at the GR show this past weekend. They said the problem has been fixed. According to them the wire is now wound tighter and uses a different weave structure. The "old" stuff's fraying was caused by putting finger pressure on the wire in front of the reel. I needed to refill a reel for this season so I went ahead and bought the new 19 strand. The 19 strand is definitely less stiff and easier to tie knots in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Line Dancin Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I 've been using the 19 strand an love it except for the price. I got some of the first run and had issues but they replaced it with the new line and haven't had an issue since. It is way easier to deal with and if you do get a kink you don't loose you gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nailer Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Had the original 19 strand, and had the troubles Ryan listed. That was enough for me to go to the Blood Run 7 strand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbradley Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 Anyone know how to tell the difference between the problem wire and the updated good stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Line Dancin Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Anyone know how to tell the difference between the problem wire and the updated good stuffthe problem stuff came on a spool about three inches high and 2 inch diameter. the new stuff comes on a standard size spool like 330 yds of Berkley trilene xl or xt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbradley Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share Posted March 27, 2014 the problem stuff came on a spool about three inches high and 2 inch diameter. the new stuff comes on a standard size spool like 330 yds of Berkley trilene xl or xtThanks! Looks like I lucked out as mine is on a normal spool. Thanks for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlamDunk Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 All of the "problem" wire should be out of cirulation by now. It was 3-4 years ago and they corrected the problem right away.Good luck - I know you will like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brokeoff Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 not to hijack, but how is torpedo's 7 strand wire? seems to be priced lower than malin, mason, blood run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peelen Good Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 I know morgans tackle makes some awesome wire and im pretty sure fishingandhuntingusa.com (one of the site sponsors) sells the wire on his site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bach1252 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I have been using it for 4 years and it works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyesncoke Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Use it, love it, and so do my rod guides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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