[ICAST 2023] Best New Fishing Line of ICAST2023 Shimano’s Mastiff FC

   08.11.23

[ICAST 2023] Best New Fishing Line of ICAST2023 Shimano’s Mastiff FC

Voted best fishing line of the New Product Showcase at ICAST 2023, the new Shimano Mastiff FC Fluorocarbon Line is a new premium 100% fluorocarbon line from Japan. The new line is produced in Japan to the highest scrutiny to make a premium 100% fluorocarbon line has enhanced performance on the water. Using Shimano’s NANOARMOR technology, this line features nano-sized ridges across the outer surface of the line. These nano ridges enhance the line’s capabilities for knots, toughness, knot slippage, and cracking/breaking resistance. The added knot strength and durability from the NANOARMOR are key to the line’s ability to hold up to repeated casts and running across structure.

[ICAST 2023] Best New Fishing Line of ICAST2023 Shimano's Mastiff FC
[ICAST 2023] Best New Fishing Line of ICAST2023 Shimano’s Mastiff FC
Not being just a tough line, the Mastiff FC fluorocarbon line is also incredibly smooth for a better casting experience. No matter how you fish, finessing bass with ned rigs, or punching weed mats for lunkers, the new Shimano Mastiff FC Fluorocarbon Line will deliver extra assurance to anglers on the water. This line will be available in 200-yard spools and range from 4lb up to 20lb test. MSRP is $22.99 to $30.99 a spool and should be available this Fall.

[ICAST 2023] Best New Fishing Line of ICAST2023 Shimano's Mastiff FC
[ICAST 2023] Best New Fishing Line of ICAST2023 Shimano’s Mastiff FC

Shimano Mastiff FC Fluorocarbon Line Key Features

  • Nanoarmor Technology – nano-size ridges across the entire outer surface of the line for enhanced strength
  • 100% Fluorocarbon construction
  • 200-yard spools
  • Available Line Ratings (Diameter) – 4lb – (.17mm), 5lb – (.19mm), 6lb – (.21mm), 8lb – (.24mm), 10lb – (.26mm), 12lb – (.29mm), 14lb – (.31mm), 16lb – (.33mm), 18lb – (.35mm), 20lb – (.37mm)
  • MSRP – $22.99 – $30.99 /200yd spool
  • Available Fall 2023

Special thanks to the Shimano staff here at ICAST 2023, and stick around for more ICAST coverage. Also,  let us know your thoughts in the comments below, we appreciate your feedback.

[ICAST 2023] Best New Fishing Line of ICAST2023 Shimano's Mastiff FC
[ICAST 2023] Best New Fishing Line of ICAST2023 Shimano’s Mastiff FC
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