TrikFish SWL0003001 Monofilament Line Review
Our verdict
The TrikFish SWL0003001 packs 30 pound test into a compact 50 yard spool for just $5.86, the lowest price in this comparison, and it holds a 4.8 star rating with 100+ bought last month despite a smaller base of 39 reviews.
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Anglers who need a short run of heavy 30 pound test line for leaders or terminal tackle rather than a full season of main line, especially at a low $5.86 price point with 100+ recent buyers behind it already.
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Skip it if you need a long main-line spool, since 50 yards is far shorter than the 220 to 600 yard spools elsewhere in this comparison, or if you want a rating backed by a larger review base than 39.
- Material Nylon
- Length 50 Yards
- Line Weight 30lb
- Technique Monofilament
- Size 50 Yards
- Color Clear
- Priced 41% below the category median ($9.99 across 47 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.8/5
4.8 average across 39 owner ratings
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Popularity0.3/5
39 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other fishing gear and tackle we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
Picture needing a short length of heavy line for leaders, rigs, or terminal tackle rather than a full spool of main line for a reel. The TrikFish SWL0003001 is built around exactly that use case, a 50 yard spool of 30 pound test nylon monofilament in a clear color, priced at $5.86, the lowest price of any line in this comparison.
At 4.8 stars, it ties the Maxima MOC10 and the Monofilament ML-150C for the highest rating in this group, though its 39 reviews is the smallest sample size by a wide margin, well behind the 182 reviews behind the ML-150C and far below the thousands behind the Berkley lines. Even so, it reports 100+ bought last month, a stronger recent demand signal than every line in this comparison except the Berkley XLFS8-15 and Berkley XTFS8-22.
The 30 pound test sets the SWL0003001 apart from every other line here, all of which run lighter, in the 6 to 10 pound range, aside from the 80 pound Sea SS44-80. Combined with the short 50 yard length, this reads as a specialty leader or rig-building spool rather than a main-line option, priced to match that narrower role in a tackle box.
Pros
- 30 pound test is the second heaviest line weight in this comparison, behind only the 80 pound Sea SS44-80
- Priced at $5.86, the lowest of any line compared here
- 4.8 star rating ties for the highest score in this group
- 100+ bought last month, the third strongest demand signal in this batch
- Clear color suits general purpose leader and rig-building applications
Cons
- 39 reviews is the smallest sample size in this comparison by a wide margin
- 50 yard spool length is far shorter than the 220 to 600 yard spools elsewhere in this group
- 30 pound test is too heavy for light finesse presentations that call for 6 to 10 pound line
- Nylon monofilament construction is standard rather than a specialty low-stretch build
Specifications
| Material | Nylon |
|---|---|
| Length | 50 Yards |
| Line Weight | 30lb |
| Technique | Monofilament |
| Size | 50 Yards |
| Color | Clear |
| Pieces | 1.0 Count |
Performance notes
The defining spec here is 30 pound test packed into a 50 yard spool, a combination built for short-run applications like leaders, rigs, or connecting heavier terminal tackle rather than spooling a reel as main line. At that length, one spool covers a handful of leader builds rather than a season of casting, which lines up with its low $5.86 price relative to the 220 to 600 yard spools elsewhere in this comparison. As a nylon monofilament, it shares the same basic stretch and shock-absorption profile as other mono lines in this group, rather than the lower-stretch fluorocarbon technique listed for the Yo-Zuri 6HB600CL. The clear color is a general purpose finish rather than a water-matching tint like the chameleon option on the Maxima MOC10. At 30 pounds, this line sits closer to the heavy end of this comparison, well above the 6 to 10 pound lines and behind only the 80 pound Sea SS44-80.
What buyers say
A 4.8 star average ties the SWL0003001 with the Maxima MOC10 and the Monofilament ML-150C for the highest rating in this comparison, but it rests on just 39 reviews, the smallest sample size of any line in the group. What stands out is the 100+ bought last month figure, a stronger recent demand signal than every line here except the two Berkley spools, suggesting steady ongoing purchases even with a limited review history so far. Taken together, the small review count paired with an active bought-last-month figure points to a newer or lower-volume listing that is nonetheless converting recent buyers into strongly positive ratings.
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Frequently asked questions
How much line does one TrikFish SWL0003001 spool hold?
Each spool holds 50 yards of 30 pound test monofilament, a much shorter length than the 220 to 600 yard spools elsewhere in this comparison, making it better suited to leaders and rig-building than a full season of main-line casting on a reel.
Is the TrikFish SWL0003001 rated well despite having fewer reviews?
Yes, it holds a 4.8 star average, tying the Maxima MOC10 and Monofilament ML-150C for the top rating in this comparison, though its 39 reviews is the smallest sample size in the group, so that score carries less overall volume behind it.
How does the TrikFish SWL0003001 compare on price and demand?
At $5.86 it is the cheapest line in this comparison, and it reports 100+ bought last month, trailing only the Berkley XLFS8-15 and Berkley XTFS8-22 on recent purchase volume among every single line gathered here for this comparison overall, price included.