Sullivan Tufstrand Control Line Cord???

[Paul Taylor]

Anyone ever try this type of line? Is it AMA approved?

http://brodak.com/sullivan-tufstrand-control-line-cord-ready-to-use-2-lines-60.html

[bill bischoff]

I don't know if they ever changed or improved them, but back in the late 80's they were terrible. They were more like a flat ribbon than a round cord, and very draggy. They also tended to grow in length; not just stretch, but permanently get longer. Unevenly, of course!  However, if you needed some kevlar cord to lash things together....

[wwwarbird]

Anyone ever try this type of line? Is it AMA approved?

http://brodak.com/sullivan-tufstrand-control-line-cord-ready-to-use-2-lines-60.html

 Paul, do yourself a favor, just pretend you never saw them.

[Glenn (Gravitywell) Reach]

Back in the '80s, I tried a set.  They were terrible.  Stretched, super draggy and vibrated like mad.  I used them once and then threw them away.

[kenneth cook]

          I certainly agree with most here on how poor the Sullivan  Tuff Strand  performed. I never encountered the stretch but I certainly didn't like the feel or the drag. More than likely due to immediately noticing how horrible they worked and never flying with them again.  That being said, I truly like the Pro Braid and other synthetic lines currently being used on combat and sport planes. The stuff works and does a fabulous job of doing so. We use 100 lb test and Phil Cartier is monumental in the testing of certain lines and knots. When your ruining a set of lines a contest, the synthetic lines have a place and while my experimenting has also led me to try flying stunt with them, I can only say it's made a believer out of me. Ken

[Dwayne]

I can't beleive they are still selling this stuff, they must of bought a massive amount of the stuff and need to get rid of it...lol  

[Dennis Adamisin]

I used them for the stooge line.  It was certainly strong enough and visible in the grass.

[Paul Taylor]

Thanks guys.
I have never seen them before. Thought I found something new.
Still learning. 

[Steve Fitton]

It was the worst stuff ever.

[Terrence Durrill]

          I certainly agree with most here on how poor the Sullivan  Tuff Strand  performed. I never encountered the stretch but I certainly didn't like the feel or the drag. More than likely due to immediately noticing how horrible they worked and never flying with them again.  That being said, I truly like the Pro Braid and other synthetic lines currently being used on combat and sport planes. The stuff works and does a fabulous job of doing so. We use 100 lb test and Phil Cartier is monumental in the testing of certain lines and knots. When your ruining a set of lines a contest, the synthetic lines have a place and while my experimenting has also led me to try flying stunt with them, I can only say it's made a believer out of me. Ken

Kenneth, tell us more about Pro Braid.  What is it and where can we find out more about this line?  What is the source of this line? Thanks for any information you can supply......TDurrill.....    

[kenneth cook]

        Hello TD, I made reference to the product as Pro Braid. It indeed is a trademarked name Spectra as most have come to know it by. The problem is finding the product in the 100 lb test size in small quantities. I've been able to purchase this product through various suppliers on Ebay as a "Buy It Now" item. Here is a link to the product I was using http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Power_Pro_Spectra_Braided_Line_Yellow/descpage-PPRY.html  I use the 100 lb test as this is what Phil recommended to myself and a few others who are flying speed limit combat. Phil just recently did a write up on these lines and he's been using the same set of lines in combat for the past 6 years. I just don't know what mag it was done in. Phil could also provide any information as far as knots and breaking strength from stainless to the Spectra.  The high visibility yellow is another thing that can be harder to locate due to certain areas stocking certain colors. Moss green for instance blends in so well on the grass it becomes invisible until your wrapped up in the stuff. Some feel this stuff stretches but I don't believe it stretches any more than stainless cables. Ken

[Rick Bollinger]

I have been using this in the 10lb yellow for 1/2a. It is easy to see in the grass but It does fade to white fast in the sun. I have only used it this last season and I had no failures.

[Steve Helmick]

The easy to see stuff (yellow, etc.) is most commonly used for saltwater fishing, regardless of type or color of line, if that helps. You might look online at "Bass Pro Shop" in the "Saltwater fishing" section of their website.  Steve