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#1599892 - 11/19/08 12:03 PM Re: P-line vs Gamma? [Re: Deitz Dittrich]
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Registered: 11/18/04
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Loc: maplewood
The only bad thing i have to say about gamma ice line is that its hard to find.

Does TB carry it? I was told they did last year but they said they didnt when I went in. cabelas was the only place i found it. Hopeful that changes this year.

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#1599976 - 11/19/08 12:51 PM Re: P-line vs Gamma? [Re: TurnUpTheFishing]
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They have alot of Gamma ESP in stock at Gander Mt in Eden Prarie.
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#1606328 - 11/24/08 08:13 AM Re: P-line vs Gamma? [Re: CALVINIST]
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Okay, so I went all the way back to Bela's in Rogers and they had only 3 spools of 2# Gamma left. One of which had been opened.

So now that I've got 2# Gamma ESP and 2# P-line Flourice the difference are that Gamms is softer and more limp at room temp. I've already had the P-line on a spool so I went to unspool it and check for line memory. Just like your typical floro coated line, memory coils. Good thing about P-line is it is more limp than other floro coated lines.
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#1606341 - 11/24/08 08:17 AM Re: P-line vs Gamma? [Re: slipperybob]
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Glad you were able to find some Slipperybob- I hope they re-stock before I get there. .LOL
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#1619488 - 12/02/08 03:31 PM Re: P-line vs Gamma? [Re: Ed Carlson]
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Originally Posted By: Ed Carlson
That's the real beauty of the Gamma Polar Ice ESP, it is flexible in the cold.

Pure 100% fluorocarbon does not play well in the cold, just too densely made. Makes reasonable leeder material but you get better fluidity of lure action with the ESP.



Ed,
Is the Gamma Ice and Pline ice going to be available at GM?

I was in the local store and they told me that it was not available this year.

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#1619745 - 12/02/08 05:20 PM Re: P-line vs Gamma? [Re: MuleShack]
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There was several spools of Gamma ESP at the Cabela's in Owatonna last week. I just happened to be passing by and stopped in on a hunch. Glad I did as it sounds like it is hard to find in the metro area.
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#1620843 - 12/03/08 08:19 AM Re: P-line vs Gamma? [Re: iFishStu]
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Registered: 12/19/07
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Spent a weekend searching all over Rochester for Gamma ESP and struck out at GM, FF and [PoorWordUsage]'s. Finally just ordered some online at the Gamma website. I believe the price was 4.95-5.95 for a 110 yd spool plus s/k.
Not a too bad and it saves me a trip to Owatonna Cabela's.

just another option....

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#1632352 - 12/09/08 03:10 PM Re: P-line vs Gamma? [Re: Redbeard5289]
Chode2235 Offline
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Registered: 07/19/07
Posts: 1097
Loc: Saint Paul
using both Floroice and Gamma, are you all changing your line annually or more often?

My mono just disintegrates by the end of season, but my fireline is still going strong a couple years on.

Where do these lines fall in this regard?


Edited by Chode2235 (12/09/08 03:10 PM)

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#1632408 - 12/09/08 03:30 PM Re: P-line vs Gamma? [Re: Chode2235]
Deitz Dittrich Global Moderator Online   embarrased
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Chode,I would change my line annually like you state.. I even often change my line mid winter at times... I usually only put on about 50 yards per reel though... and yes super lines can be good for MANY seasons if taken care of.
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#1632755 - 12/09/08 06:52 PM Re: P-line vs Gamma? [Re: Deitz Dittrich]
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Registered: 12/20/06
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Loc: Brooklyn Park/Rush Lake
i usually switch my lines no matter what kind of line every year and gamma is my favorite line that i have ever used especially the ESP stuff

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