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09-29-2005, 10:38 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: MA
Posts: 3,630
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Ande backcountry
How are you guys that switched to BC ,liking it now that youve used it for a while? ALso anywhere in S.county or newport area have it in stock?
Thanks
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09-29-2005, 10:39 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: RI
Posts: 21,463
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I wouldn't know...
PIEMMA HAS HAD MY FREAKING SPOOL FOR A MONTH NOW 
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09-29-2005, 11:03 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2000
Posts: 3,036
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best line out there IMO, Have turned many guys on to it and they love the stuff, super strong, super abrasion resistance, exelent castability, I just love it !!
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09-29-2005, 11:05 AM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 10,824
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Chef:
I love it. Strong and no memory at all. It is a bit thicker than, say Big Game but I don't notice a big difference in casting distance. The fish are usually in th first curl anyway.
BTW, I have it on a VS250 and a Calcutta 400.
I had Big Bear Sporting Goods get it for me. It wa $43.99 for a 1lb spool. 2400 yards
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No boat, back in the suds.  
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09-29-2005, 11:38 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: in a structure with a roof
Posts: 6,049
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i buy mine on line at BP . great stuff !
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09-29-2005, 12:05 PM
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Keep The Change
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: The Road to Serfdom
Posts: 3,275
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Piemma, I suspected you shoppped there........nice people.
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“It’s not up to the courts to invent new minorities that get special protections,” Antonin Scalia
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09-29-2005, 12:25 PM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 10,824
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yes. Bev and George have always treated me great
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No boat, back in the suds.
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09-29-2005, 01:32 PM
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end of the fence guy
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: tiverton ri
Posts: 749
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piemma does big bear stock it or did they speical order it for you?
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09-29-2005, 01:41 PM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 10,824
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Craig:
Bev at Big Bear ordered it for me.
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No boat, back in the suds.
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10-03-2005, 10:02 AM
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#10
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: MA
Posts: 3,630
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Tried to get some today, said it was out of stock and being discontinued. Anyone else heard this?
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10-03-2005, 11:32 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: RI
Posts: 21,463
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Originally Posted by cheferson
Tried to get some today, said it was out of stock and being discontinued. Anyone else heard this?
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Are you kidding? I just had a rod wrapped specifically to match the light blue color. Now what am I going to do??? 
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10-04-2005, 04:33 PM
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Think of the fish
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: South County
Posts: 165
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Try fishermen's headquarters. 1 lb. spool around $28.00
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10-04-2005, 05:25 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: jerseyshore
Posts: 4,949
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Ande is a staple in many of the marina type shops down here by me.i thought big country was a color.I still think the big game has better abrasion resistence.from my experience usin em both toggin.
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10-04-2005, 05:46 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: MA/RI
Posts: 2,411
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The Ande BC line is of type "floating" according to epinions.com and
Berkly has only one floating type which is the Berkly XL.
The Berkly Big game is classified type "specialty".
The reason why it never breaks off in the rocks is that it floats more then it sinks.  |
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10-28-2005, 10:58 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: MA
Posts: 3,630
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Thanks for turning me onto BC, way better then BG
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05-10-2006, 01:08 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2004
Location: South of Boston
Posts: 2,605
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Anyone aware of any shops in the Boston/South Shore area carry Ande Backcountry?  |
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05-10-2006, 01:48 PM
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Night Stalker
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: ............
Posts: 3,605
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Originally Posted by Springtides
Try fishermen's headquarters. 1 lb. spool around $28.00
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That was the only place I was able to find it on-line. |
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05-10-2006, 02:26 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Newport, RI
Posts: 2,316
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I have it in 15, 20, and 25 but I'm not exactly in the Boston area...
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05-10-2006, 02:34 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2004
Location: South of Boston
Posts: 2,605
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 I wish I lived closer Pete!
Although I will be down at some point to check out the new location. |
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05-10-2006, 03:18 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: RI
Posts: 5,704
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I now use it full time this year.Started using it towards the end of last season at the suggestion off #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^& and Piemma.Its all I'll use now.
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05-10-2006, 03:59 PM
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Got Necco's?
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Franklin
Posts: 1,339
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I started using it this year and found that it is abraison resistant and casts fairly well..
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HAMMER TIME! 
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05-10-2006, 06:07 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Southern NH
Posts: 3,781
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Bunch on Ebay...Bass Pro.... when you do search say Google input
Ande Back Country Fishing Line....found a bunch....got a good deal on eBay for 1# spools 20# and 25# test....and some Big Game 50# for leaders and maybe one monster spinning outfit for short distance heavy big lure fishing.
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Good health and family
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05-11-2006, 05:13 AM
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Respect your elvers
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: franklin ma
Posts: 3,368
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I say the backcountry is no better or worse than big game. Actually tried knot strength test pulls(snelled to a hook), and the big game breaks at a higher strength 4 out of 5 times. I know a couple guys here like it and have hyped it a bit, but the difference is negligible to me. I've used big game since they started making the stuff in the mid to late 80's and have never had a bad thing to say about it, or an unexpected failure. People like to switch tackle alot and trick themselves into believing there are qualities that don't exist. I think this is one of those cases. Having said that, I like the backcountry alot, but don't see an advantage to using it over big game.
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05-11-2006, 06:33 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: RI
Posts: 677
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QL has it in many assorted poundages.
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05-11-2006, 07:33 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: jerseyshore
Posts: 4,949
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by Back Beach
I say the backcountry is no better or worse than big game. Actually tried knot strength test pulls(snelled to a hook), and the big game breaks at a higher strength 4 out of 5 times. I know a couple guys here like it and have hyped it a bit, but the difference is negligible to me. I've used big game since they started making the stuff in the mid to late 80's and have never had a bad thing to say about it, or an unexpected failure. People like to switch tackle alot and trick themselves into believing there are qualities that don't exist. I think this is one of those cases. Having said that, I like the backcountry alot, but don't see an advantage to using it over big game.
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I have to admit.I got caught up in the hype. I had a fish break me off on the BC 20 lb sat night.I really don't think it is as abraision resistant as the big game.I gave it a try.One of these days i will learn to dance wit the one i brung.Yes I am guilty of the sheeple principle.Live an learn. |
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It's usually darkest just before it turns Black..
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05-11-2006, 09:14 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Southern NH
Posts: 3,781
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~~~~~~~~~~~ NIB ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Yeah but you gotta get some Penetrators.....swear to God!
Me to on the sheep thing....its why I have so much unused fishing stuff.
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Good health and family
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05-11-2006, 09:26 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Libtardia
Posts: 21,691
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Originally Posted by NIB
I have to admit.I got caught up in the hype. I had a fish break me off on the BC 20 lb sat night.I really don't think it is as abraision resistant as the big game.I gave it a try.One of these days i will learn to dance wit the one i brung.Yes I am guilty of the sheeple principle.Live an learn.
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60 Lb Cortland master braid... no breakies.  |
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05-11-2006, 10:31 AM
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Retired Surfer
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Sunset Grill
Posts: 9,511
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awwww
Spence now what will you do with the light blue cotton fedora and matching trousers?
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Swimmer a.k.a. YO YO MA
Serial Mailbox Killer/Seal Fisherman
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05-11-2006, 11:22 AM
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Canceled
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: vt
Posts: 13,425
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This reminds me of golfers with drivers, putters and balls. Just get this and you'll be able to...
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Lets Go Darwin
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05-11-2006, 11:40 AM
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Also known as OAK
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Westlery, RI
Posts: 10,408
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Originally Posted by Nebe
60 Lb Cortland master braid... no breakies. |
Unless ZING.... POW! 
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Bryan
Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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