Following its launch in 2011, the original ESP Syncro XT mono has grown to become one of the most widely used and well respected top end mainlines available. And with very good reason, it ticks all the boxes regarding whats required from a top performing carp mono unbeatable knot strength, optimum stretch, superb abrasion resistance without being wiry and this relative suppleness makes it a front runner when it comes to distance casting.
Highly respected known anglers such as Terry Hearn, Gaz Fareham, Kev Hewitt, Martin Bowler, Mark McKenna, Nick Helleur, Sean Leverett and Marcus Howarth switched to Syncro along with many others that are less well known but no lesser anglers. Many of these guys fish waters containing carp where nothing can be left to chance and a reliable mainline is key.
Over the intervening period since the initial launch we have carried on testing various different mono samples and have yet to find anything better than Syncro, which combined all the attributes required. However during this testing process we explored different colours having been asked by some of our sponsored anglers for a darker olive green. The original samples which were in a different grade of monofilament looked superb, but were lacking when it came to strength.
So we used the same dark olive pigment on the Syncro grade mono and that combined with a slight change to the surface finish gave us a line that had all the classic attributes of the original Syncro XT, but which sinks quicker.
So Syncro XT Loaded was born and over the last eleven months the anglers that have been testing it for ESP have become completely sold on it. Upon casting out it sinks through the surface film virtually unaided until it just hangs from the rod tips. And if a slack line approach is required it stays that way, lying tight to the bottom to the extent that you can feel it peeling up off the lake bed when winding in.
The dark olive pigment disappears against any lake bed and is actually very difficult to see when suspended off the rod tips, even in tap clear water.
Regarding knot strength, just like the original Syncro XT, the new Loaded is underrated and the following knot strengths can be achieved using a carefully tied five turn grinner tested on calibrated digital force meter
Nominal 10lb 0.30mm Possible 15lb
Nominal 12lb 0.33mm Possible 17.5lb
Nominal 15lb 0.37mm Possible 21lb
Nominal 18lb 0.40mm Possible 26lb
Although Syncro XT Loaded is limp straight off the spool we recommend soaking it overnight so that it absorbs water and becomes even suppler as it is loaded onto the reel spool.
All available on 1,000m bulk spools.
We at Bob-Co Tackle are dedicated to your our customer satisfaction. We provide top quality products, and a first class delivery service using both Royal Mail & Interlink Couriers.
Delivery & Handling Details
Postage and Packaging Charges are for within mainland UK and will normally be within 1 to 3 working days from time of order, where delivery cannot be made within the target time, you will be contacted and made aware of any delays. All deliveries must be signed for on receipt, when no signature is obtainable the courier will return the goods to the depot nearest to yourself, and a further attempts will be made to deliver the goods on the following days, if there is still no person to receive the goods they will be taken back to the nearest depot and retain for approximately one week. The order can be collected from the depot with proof of attempted delivery, or utility bill and photo ID. If the goods are to be delivered again then a charge may be made by the courier collected by us, this charge is only incurred when the customer requests a further delivery, to avoid this charges just contact the local depot and call in person to collect the parcel.
UK Delivery Charges are as follows
International Deliveries (upto 1.5m Parcels)
Standard Orders | Order over £100 | Orders over £200 | |
Austria | £22.50 | £12.50 | Free |
Belgium | £18 | £8 | Free |
Czech Republic | £45 | £30 | £15 |
Denmark | £22.50 | £12.50 | Free |
Estonia | £45 | £30 | £15 |
Finland | £22.50 | £12.50 | Free |
France | £21.50 | £11.50 | Free |
Germany | £21.50 | £11.50 | Free |
Greece | £22.50 | £12.50 | Free |
Hungary | £45 | £30 | £15 |
Ireland | £14 | Free | Free |
Italy | £22.50 | £12.50 | Free |
Latvia | £45 | £30 | £15 |
Luxembourg | £18 | £11.50 | Free |
Malta | £45 | £30 | £15 |
Monaco | £21.50 | £11.50 | Free |
Netherlands | £18 | £8 | Free |
Norway | £22.50 | £12.50 | Free |
Poland | £45 | £30 | £15 |
Portugal | £22.50 | £12.50 | Free |
Slovakia | £45 | £30 | £15 |
Slovenia | £45 | £30 | £15 |
Spain | £22.50 | £12.50 | Free |
Sweden | £22.50 | £12.50 | Free |
Please note, delivery charge may vary for items over 1.5m in length or 10kg, for confirmation of delivery please email us first. If you cannot see your country in the list above, we can still ship your order but provide shipping cost as per each order. Please contact us with your order and we will email you back with a quote for your entire order including shipping.
Returns Policy
Returning goods should always be arranged by contacting us first. Please do not return goods with out first contacting ourselves.
Returning goods which have been damaged on delivery must contact us within 7 days of reciept of the order. These will be collected by our couriers and replacement sent through.
Returning faulty goods, contact ourselves with the details of the product which is faulty and details of the fault. We will contact you in return with the correct procedure and manufacturer warranty details of that product. Goods will be replaced subject to a manfacturer inspection and finding of a manufacturing flaw.
Returning non faulty goods may be done so within 30 days of reciept of the order. Goods must be in new condition and in original packaging in order to obtain a full refund. Return of non faulty goods is done at customers own cost.