I sent a copy of this thread to Berkley asking if the problems we have experienced were due to something we did or did not do. Below is the response received, an offer to replace the line and a tech sheet about the line. The tech sheet does stress the use of the Trilene knot and excessively wetting the line before clinching the knot.
-----Original Message-----
From: Lundquist, Nissa [mailto:
[email protected]]
Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2006 2:25 PM
To:
[email protected]
Subject: FW: Berkley Fishing Contact Form - Vanish & Transition lines
Thank you for taking time to contact us and sharing your experiences using Berkley Vanish Fluorocarbon line. We are always eager to hear from interested fishermen concerning the quality and performance of our products and value your comments. Apparently, you've experienced a problem with our Vanish line. Please accept our most sincere apologies for any frustration that this has caused you.
Because Vanish is 100% fluorocarbon, it is very different from traditional nylon monofilaments. For example, fluorocarbon does not absorb water like nylon so the properties of Vanish will not change as you fish. In addition, the greater "hardness" of the fluorocarbon material means you must take extra care in lubricating and cinching down knots.
Berkley has a long-standing reputation for producing the finest in fishing tackle and it is our goal to provide quality products that fishermen can use with confidence. We regret that you were dissatisfied with your Vanish purchase and we will send some information that you may find helpful in making future line selections. In addition, we would like to replace your line for you, please send the line that you have left along with the spool so we can test the line. We will enter a replacement order for you and ship it UPS so please be sure to include a UPS address.
Please send your line to :
Pure Fishing
1900 18th St.
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
Nissa Lundquist
Customer Service Representative