I use Daiwa Sensor for my open water fishing and found it reliable in strains from 6lb -18lb. However, it doesn't like snags and gravel too much.
I used Big Game and was pleased with it (although it could be springy) , and have also used Gold Label Pro Gold. I have had a few problems with the latter in terms of line twist, but am generally happy with it. I also had a spell on Fox Soft Steel (in 15lb), again this was good but quite stretchy.
In the last three weeks I have been trying out the new ESP line in 18lb for snag fishing. I've had a couple of thirties on it but don't really think I've really put it to the test yet. It is quite thick which I like - anyone any experience with the line yet?
Has anyone used any of the new Nash lines?
I didn't like Kev's Power Plus (or lack of it!). Has he got it right this time?
Any other lines members would recommend?

Shimano`s Technicum is good in the 12-15lb,thick for it`s strength and abrasion resistant but a tad pricy.
For run of the mill stuff i`ve tried some Suffix Titanium which is a clear sea mono (basically uncolored Synergy) and pretty cheap at below £10 for a bulk spool.

maxima is good, i would rather use a cheap line and change it regularly, if you want to use a very good but not so tough line then its vanish, a little strechey, but it has the obvious benefits of a flourocarbon and comes into its own for surface and margin fishing.
lofty

For snag fishing or over bars I use Fox Soft Steel in 15lb (if no mega chucks are required) it has never let me down

Try the dynema fused lines(yes, I know they are not mono, but they are so much better!)
Berkley fireline is thinner, far more durable and abrasion resistant, and has little stretch(-1%) as compared to any mono. Dynema based lines also have no memory-they simply do not twist-and are unaffected by moisture, UV light or most chemicals.
A neutral spectrum mono, such as a flourocarbon, is still superior as a lead, but the dynema lines are the way to go for the main line.

I use Berkeley Vanish[/b[ and must admit I have had no probs with it. I have used [b]Trilene SensiThin which I found very good for distance work as it has a fair bit less stretch than other monos.

May try the ESP line when I need to respool.

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Darren Wilson

Nightwing, thanks for the post. However, these types of lines are banned on many UK waters I'm afraid. I suspect if used widely here (they are not easily obtainable) I've no doubt that a lot more fishery managers would ban them too.
I would.
This is a perfect example of the point I am trying to make with Oat about well-meant US advice not being applicable to our UK fishing situations. And why we are setting up US pages for the cross-overs in knowledge to take place.

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I too rate Sensor for most open water situations; 10lb for distance and 15lb for general purpose. However it does not stand up to being hauled through weed, it becomes shredded far too easily for my liking. I have been using Shimano Technium and rate it highly for weed/snag fishing. Also seems to resist kinking. It is initially expensive, however, if it lasts well it should prove economical in the long run.