Daiwa Saltiga FC X-Link: 60lb Fluorocarbon

OVERVIEW

Saltiga FC X-Link (Cross Link) FC brings the advancements of X-Link technology to heavy fresh and saltwater arenas.

Daiwa’s Tough Resin paired with the X-Link process creates a supple yet extremely abrasion resistant Fluorocarbon leader that retains knot strength.

Saltiga FC X-Link is the perfect choice when you want a tough leader to resist scuffing and abrasion around the reef or protect from the rasping jaws off a big barramundi.

Parallel spooled and is available from 20-100lb.

https://daiwafishing.com.au/products/saltiga-fc-x-link-leader

Summary

    • Measured Ave Diameter: 0.825mm (117.86% of claimed diameter)
    • Measured Maximum Break: 67.7 lbs (112.83% of claimed 60 lbs)
    • Measured Stretch @ Break: 23.68%
    • Abrasion Maximum Break: 50.19 lbs (74.14% of max break)
    • FG Knot Maximum Break: 52.3 lbs (77.25% of max break)

Wow – a real mixed bag here. Tensile strength was dead last out of all mono lines we have tested. However, Abrasion Resistance ranked first by a long way. FG Knot strength was quite poor and the line seemed to emit some kind of vapor when broken.

Testing Process

Key Line Statistics