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THE STRONG, SENSITIVE TYPE DSM Dyneema Tel: +31 46 476 7989 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.dsm.com TackleTrade Fair •AUGUST 9th to 11th, 2008 Contact Smooth sliding:Once in the water, lines made with Dyneema slide easily over obstructions thus avoiding snagging. e smooth surface of the fibre makes it aerodynamic during casting and streamlined in the water. Dyneema-based lines lay well on most reels. It’s all about increased sensitivity. World
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TTW FEATURE
�e introduction of Dyneema-based fishing lines has revolutionised certain aspects of angling. TTW takes a look at the material and how it could play a bigger part in your company’s inventory.
68 TTW | APRIL 2008
Enhance your fishing experience with hi-tech line
ALTHOUGH luck will always play apart in sportfi shing, new technology can
increase the odds of an excitingand satisfying angling experience. By replacing traditional nylon fishing line with thinnerlines made with ultra-strong, lightweight Dyneema fibre from DSM Dyneema, anglers of all kinds can enjoy the benefitsof increased line reliability,suppleness and sensitivity tomovement. Also, these thinnerlines are less visible to the fi sh and create less resistance in the water.
WHAT IS DYNEEMA?Dyneema is the world’s
strongest fi bre. �e polyethylene fibre offers maximum strength combined with minimum weight. On a weight-for-weight basis, Dyneema is up to 15 times stronger than quality steel and up to 40 per cent stronger than aramid fi bres. Dyneema fl oats on water and is extremely durable and resistant to moisture, UV light and chemicals. �e superiorperformance, durability and light weight of Dyneema have been proven in many challenging marine applications, fromyachting lines to aquaculture nets to commercial fi shing wraps.
�e unmatched strength-to-weight ratio of Dyneema fibre is being utilised by fishing line manufacturers to create the next generation of products and meet the sportfi shing community’sdemand for higher-performance, lighter-weight equipment. DSM Dyneema has collaborated with manufacturers to address specificdemands from sportsmen for thinner lines that are less visible to fish, provide better handling and allow more line to be placed on the reel. Products made with Dyneema fibre also deliver improved durability and colour retention over the life of the line.
THE STRONG, SENSITIVE TYPESwitching from nylon to
ultra-strong, yet sensitive, Dyneema fishing lines can have a positive impact on the entire fishing experience, from casting to playing and landing the fish:
More strength, less weight: Lines made with Dyneema fibre provide exceptional strength without the bulk and weight of traditional nylon monofi lament.�is enables anglers to land the largest fi sh with the confi dence that the line will hold. Less bulk also means that more line can be placed on the reel, giving the sportsman that much more to pay out.
Precise control: Unlike stretchymonofi lament, Dyneema offers very low elongation. � is quality allows greater precision in casting. Also, because the line does not stretch out, the slightest movement is quickly relayed to the hand.
With Dyneema, fishermen can really feel that strike and react more quickly. � is is an advantage across many techniques, for both novice and experienced anglers alike.
Smooth sliding: Once in the water, lines made with Dyneema slide easily over obstructions thus avoiding snagging. � esmooth surface of the fibre makes it aerodynamic during casting and streamlined in the water.
Reliability: Tough, resilient Dyneema fibre provides excellent resistance to abrasion, tearing and biting. Combined with its superior strength, Dyneema helps ensure long life and reliable performance of fishing lines, even under harsh conditions. For example, they are less likely to snap or fraywhen contacting rocks, coral or other sharp objects. Dyneema is extremely durable and resistant to moisture, UV light, and chemicals.
It’s all about increased sensitivity.
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TTW FEATURE
ContactDSM DyneemaTel: +31 46 476 7989E-mail: [email protected]: www.dsm.com
APRIL 2008 | TTW 69
TackleTrade Fair • AUGUST 9th to 11th, 2008
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Unobtrusiveness: Because lines made with Dyneema fibre can be made thinner without sacrificing strength, they are less visible to skittish fish.For example, lines made with Dyneema are less than half the diameter of monofilament linesof comparable strength.
DSM Dyneema, part of the DSM Performance Materials activities of the DSM group, is the inventor and manufacturerof ultra-strong Dyneema fibre.
�e company is constantly looking at improvements and application developments for this fibre.
By collaborating with innovative customers, brand owners and end users, the company actively pursues innovation and invests in the development of new products and applications made with Dyneema.
DSM Dyneema is a global company with headquarters in Urmond, the Netherlands, an office in Shanghai, China, apresence in Australia and Africa and American representation in Stanley, NC.
Dyneema is produced in Heerlen (� e Netherlands) and in Greenville, North Carolina (USA). DSM Dyneema is also a partner in a high-modulus polyethylene (HMPE) manufacturing joint venture in Japan. �e company has beencommercially operational for more than 15 years and has experienced major growth since 1999/2000.
By collaborating with innovative customers, brand owners and end users, the company actively pursues innovation and invests in the development of new products and applications made with Dyneema.
Dyneema-based lines lay well on most reels.
Dyneema-based lines haverevolutionised spin �shing.
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