Sufix DNA vs Maxima Perfexion

[Fish_N_Russ]

The other day I had a chance to try out both Sufix DNA and Maxima Perfexion head to head. I was using bobber/jig on a 9' spinning rod, Okuma Avenger AV-30 reel. I had 8lb maxima on the aluminum spool and 8lb Sufix on the spare graphite spool. I fished both for over 1 hour each. Here are my results/opinions: Sufix DNA was MUCH more limp for its lb rating than the Maxima. It handled much easier and felt 'slicker'. I think this is from a coating Sufix uses, but I am unsure. The tradeoff was that Maxima Perfexion seemed to be more abrasion resistant of the two, and it was easier to see (in full sun) than the yellow-green Sufix. No fish caught so I cant voice any imput there, but as far as using, I like Sufix. It seems to be a good line and is priced right (about 1/2 price of Maxima).

I bought my Sufix at Bi-Mart, but does any stores in the area carry it in bulk?? Anyone know?

thanks
Russ

[Born to be Wild]

Hey Russ, it was good seeing you at the Sportsman show.
You two newlyweds wondered off evendently when I got busy.

It's time to do the "rock" thing when you guys aren't busy.

Might try Trilene Big Game.
Extremely strong and good line handeling qualities.
It's about all I ever use anymore except on ocassion when I use Izorline.

Tested some 20# lines a couple years ago at the mini Sportsman show at Bob's and Maxima and Andy broke at 18#'s, Stren at 21#'s and Trilene Big Game at 28#'s consistently using the Trilene or Palomar knots.

Excellent line!

Dano

[Fish_N_Russ]

Dano,
Yeah it was real good to see you too!
You were quite the busy guy so didnt want to hang around and bother you too much :smile:

Yes Big Game is good strong line! That is what I have on my rockfish rods.....I think I bought some when you had mentioned it that first time we were fishing together. On my steelhead rods I like a little more supple line, and I dont think they carry anything less than 15lb in the 1/4lb spools at Bi-Mart :smile:

Make sure you post when you might come down for the 'rock thing' im sure many of us would like to meet up with ya!
Russ

[JohnB]

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[GOT2FISH]

Tried the Perfection and was not impressed. I didnt like the knotes and the way it handled.It seems to me that maxim and altra green are well known and respected but I'm not sure about perfection

[steelymann]

I've used Perfexion quite a bit in the last two years. You have to tie a Rivers Inlet knot to make it hold. For some reason, other knots except for a palomar won't hold and break at the knot. Haven't used Sufix DNA but haven't had ANY problems with the perfexion.

~steelymann~

[Fish Hawg]

Sufix DNA

[cotalot]

Just tried Izorline for the first time- sweet! Maxima will soon be exiting my spools.