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(10 May 2014, 10:15)Tartar Horde Wrote: 12lb line might not be too heavy in the US Mort, but I can tell you for a fact that it is too heavy for our freshwater fish, no freshwater fisherman in the UK would consider using 12lb line for Roach, Perch, or Bream, such line is used for Pike etc. 12lb line would be considered too heavy for our freshwater species. Scythe the line will cut you if not respected, but it's just a matter of "watching" yourself and being careful.

TH as you said at the outset, its not about sport its about survival.... 8lb and 10lb line in freshwater works fine, and overcomes snags that would break lighter lines.

For more shy small fish, lighter leader to the hook is the way to go.