FYI: Red Amnesia Is Back

[jaredoconnor]

Amnesia Monofilament

"Amnesia makes a great transition between stiff Maxima and more supple sighter materials in euro-nymphing leaders. I use 12 lb Amnesia as a substitute for the 15 lb Suffix that was shown in my leader formula in our film Modern Nymphing. Alternatively, if you want a full high-visibility leader...

tacticalflyfisher.com

It actually does look brighter than before. It’s a little bit orange, whereas my old spools are more like a pink color. Be careful where you order it from, though; I’m sure a lot of stores are still selling the crap stuff.

 

[Jake Watrous]

Amnesia Monofilament

"Amnesia makes a great transition between stiff Maxima and more supple sighter materials in euro-nymphing leaders. I use 12 lb Amnesia as a substitute for the 15 lb Suffix that was shown in my leader formula in our film Modern Nymphing. Alternatively, if you want a full high-visibility leader...

tacticalflyfisher.com

It actually does look brighter than before. It’s a little bit orange, whereas my old spools are more like a pink color. Be careful where you order it from, though; I’m sure a lot of stores are still selling the crap stuff.

Thank you for the update. I’ve been using Neon Fire Sufix Superior and while it’s crazy bright it’s not the same.

 

[jaredoconnor]

Thank you for the update. I’ve been using Neon Fire Sufix Superior and while it’s crazy bright it’s not the same.

My experience with the Suffix stuff is that it is too transparent. It glows like a lightsaber under the sun, but disappears in the shade. Red Amnesia, but not green, always had a slightly opaque quality.

 

[Jake Watrous]

My experience with the Suffix stuff is that it is too transparent. It glows like a lightsaber under the sun, but disappears in the shade. Red Amnesia, but not green, always had a slightly opaque quality.

Precisely

 

[ifsteve]

Can't understand how anybody can use that stuff. Maybe my fingers are just too big but I can't strip that stuff one iota.

 

[Jake Watrous]

Can't understand how anybody can use that stuff. Maybe my fingers are just too big but I can't strip that stuff one iota.

The way I use it, at least, it’s not a stripping thing but rather an indicator/sighter.

 

[wanderingrichard]

I used to use Berkely Transoptic on my gear rods for the same reason; keeping track. Never thought of adding a small section of bright line to my FF leaders until I saw it (Red Amnesia) mentioned in a reply last year, by I think, salmo g. Very happy I found that tip amongst all the other gems and jewels shared here.

 

[Tom Butler]

My experience with the Suffix stuff is that it is too transparent. It glows like a lightsaber under the sun, but disappears in the shade. Red Amnesia, but not green, always had a slightly opaque quality.

Precisely

Can't understand how anybody can use that stuff. Maybe my fingers are just too big but I can't strip that stuff one iota.

Yes, I agree, I've noticed the yellow gets lost in shady tree covered sections. I just use a 3' section between my 20# Chameleon and the bi-color sighter. Just spooled my wife's spin reel with the 12# yellow stren so I think I'll pick up some red amnesia.