UNI Products Inc., a world leader in supplying spooled fly-tying
materials, announces that the company will be the North American
distributor of STROFT® GTM, STROFT® ABR and STROFT® FLUOR monofilaments.
STROFT® is manufactured by the German company Waku, a world leader in
nylon fishing-line technology.
STROFT® is a monofilament nylon that has been formulated and treated
during production to produce a high-strength, controlled-stretch,
material. A typical example is the 0.20 mm (.008", 3X) STROFT® with a
strength of 4.20 kg (9.2 lbs). This is 30% stronger than some other
popular high-strength nylons. STROFT® also provides superior knot
strength.
STROFT® GTM is produced using a multi-level tempering (heat-treatment)
process to remove material stresses formed during extrusion, cooling,
and drawing.
Simultaneously, silicon and PTFE (a type of fluorocarbon) molecules are
diffused into the surface to increase tensile strength and maintain
suppleness. The extensive development behind this process yielded a
product declared the overall best fishing line by a German body similar
to Underwriter's Laboratory in North America. STROFT® GTM is the
monofilament of choice for most fishing conditions.
STROFT® ABR, the company's latest product, has increased abrasion
resistance while maintaining the high strength characteristics of GTM.
This remarkable result is achieved by tempering the monofilament under a
high pressure. The pressure compresses the surface layer, producing a
monofilament resistant to UV rays, scratches and coiling. Furthermore,
the process improves wet tensile stress by reducing water adsorption.
Clearly, STROFT® ABR is the monofilament line for anglers concerned
about losing fish to weakened nylon as a result of rubbing against rough
surfaces like rocks or piers.
The STROFT will come in presentation of 25 m and 100 m, both in clear.
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