SHIMANO - HARDBULL 8+ - 8 STRAND BRAID - 200 METERS - STEEL GRAY

There are many requirements for a line when it comes to lure fishing.

The development of HARDBULL8+ began in order to meet high demands: strength that won't break even when fighting a big fish, abrasion resistance that allows you to send it safely to structures where fish are likely to be, trouble avoidance performance, and an exciting casting feel.

Through extensive material testing in the lab and repeated test fishing in the field, Shimano combined its instructors' wisdom and its own technology to refine the product on-site.

As a result, the stiffness and hook have the potential to overturn conventional wisdom about PE lines, providing a fishing experience that is completely different from anything you've seen with previous PE lines.

And now, the HARDBULL8+ has finally been completed, a line that will dramatically change the conventional ideas about PE lines.

Another great advantage of Hard Bull is that it is less likely to get tangled in the guides.

Reduce line trouble.

PE lines are indispensable in the current fishing scene. It is no exaggeration to say that the evolution and spread of PE lines has brought about the biggest change in fishing gear in modern times. Many anglers have benefited from PE lines, such as their linear strength that sets them apart from nylon and fluorocarbon, allowing them to use lower thread sizes and improving casting distance and sensitivity. However, PE lines are also weak against abrasion, and there have been many calls for stronger, more "abrasion-resistant" PE lines. Another issue was that it took time to resolve line troubles when using PE lines. What elements are needed for PE lines that are resistant to abrasion and less likely to cause trouble? We concluded that one answer is in the stiffness and stiffness. In fact, in actual fishing tests, we have noticed the backlash suppression effect not only in spinning reels, but also in the combination of baitcasting reels and PE lines, which has been increasing in recent years.

Uses strong material "Spectra®"

HARDBULL8+ uses Honeywell's polyethylene yarn "Spectra®". This "Spectra®" is about 15 times stronger than steel, and is used in situations where absolute strength is required, such as bulletproof vests and ropes for ships. By using this material in PE lines, which are made up of countless fibers, each fiber is made stronger.

We compared its durability underwater with that of regular PE lines. In an experiment where it was subjected to friction until it broke, the results showed that it was about three times as durable.

Fishing lines wear out underwater, so we focused on abrasion resistance not only in the air but also underwater, and developed the line with this in mind. One solution is the combination of the above-mentioned material "Spectra" and construction method "MX2." Please experience the abrasion resistance when fishing.