XBRAID - FC ABSORBER
New Zealand anglers frequently lose high-value fish like Kingfish and Snapper due to leader failure on sharp reef structures and gill plates. XBRAID FC Absorber solves this by offering a premium fluorocarbon that combines a hardened outer shell for extreme abrasion resistance with a supple core for superior shock absorption.
Manufactured in Japan, this leader material is engineered to absorb the sudden impact of a strike without snapping, making it a critical insurance policy for land-based and offshore anglers targeting trophy species. Its proven reliability in high-friction environments makes it an essential staple for any serious saltwater tackle range.
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Surface Hardness: drastically reduces bust-offs on barnacles, rocks, and teeth, lowering warranty complaints and increasing customer retention.
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Invisible Presentation: Light refractive index matches water closely, triggering more strikes in clear NZ waters compared to standard nylon.
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Supple Handling: Unlike stiff fluoro that is difficult to tie, this "Absorber" core allows for tight, high-strength knots (FG, PR, or Uni) that won't slip under pressure.
Sales Tips:
Benefit: Staff should physically demonstrate the line's "hard-yet-soft" texture. Let the customer feel the stiff outer coating (protection) and then bend it to show how easily it stays supple (knotability). This tactile difference proves it isn't just "standard" fishing line.
How to Use: Recommend this specifically for jigging and topwater casting leaders where shock absorption is vital. Advise customers to moisten knots heavily before cinching to maintain the line's structural integrity.
Retailer Value Proposition:
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Authority: Widely trusted by Japanese and NZ pro anglers for heavy jigging applications.
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Velocity: A high-turnover consumable; anglers replace leaders far more often than mainlines.
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Stock Advantage: We maintain deep, NZ-based inventory levels ensuring overnight replenishment with few backorder gaps.
Technical Range & Variations:
| Test (LB) |
Diameter (mm) |
Spool Length |
| 40lb (#12) |
0.57mm |
60m |
| 50lb (#14) |
0.62mm |
60m |
| 60lb (#18) |
0.70mm |
60m |
| 70lb (#20) |
0.74mm |
60m |
| 80lb (#22) |
0.78mm |
50m |
| 100lb (#30) |
0.91mm |
50m |
| 130lb (#40) |
1.05mm |
50m |