For almost 40 years Platypus Pre-test has been the line to use if you were chasing sport and game fishing records. Proving itself with almost 600 IGFA and ANSA records, Platypus Pre-test is an iconic symbol of 118 years of Australian fishing line innovation. Platypus Pre-test offers confidence that no other line in the world has the guts to do, with the highest test written on every spool, and initialed by the actual tester. Every 1000 meters of Pre-test is tested three times! Just because Platypus Pre-test has been around for over 40 years does not mean that it has remained the same. Platypus is constantly updating techniques, and tracking down new resins and additives to bring you the best possible monofilament in the world. Platypus Pre-test has an engineered stretch that acts as a shock absorber for those long battles with trophy fish. Platypus uses its exclusive hard annealing process to provide excellent abrasion resistance and unmatched quality.
For almost 40 years Platypus Pre-test has been the line to use if you were chasing sport and game fishing records. Proving itself with almost 600 IGFA and ANSA records, Platypus Pre-test is an iconic symbol of 118 years of Australian fishing line innovation. Platypus Pre-test offers confidence that no other line in the world has the guts to do, with the highest test written on every spool, and initialed by the actual tester. Every 1000 meters of Pre-test is tested three times! Just because Platypus Pre-test has been around for over 40 years does not mean that it has remained the same. Platypus is constantly updating techniques, and tracking down new resins and additives to bring you the best possible monofilament in the world. Platypus Pre-test has an engineered stretch that acts as a shock absorber for those long battles with trophy fish. Platypus uses its exclusive hard annealing process to provide excellent abrasion resistance and unmatched quality.
For almost 40 years Platypus Pre-test has been the line to use if you were chasing sport and game fishing records. Proving itself with almost 600 IGFA and ANSA records, Platypus Pre-test is an iconic symbol of 118 years of Australian fishing line innovation. Platypus Pre-test offers confidence that no other line in the world has the guts to do, with the highest test written on every spool, and initialed by the actual tester. Every 1000 meters of Pre-test is tested three times! Just because Platypus Pre-test has been around for over 40 years does not mean that it has remained the same. Platypus is constantly updating techniques, and tracking down new resins and additives to bring you the best possible monofilament in the world. Platypus Pre-test has an engineered stretch that acts as a shock absorber for those long battles with trophy fish. Platypus uses its exclusive hard annealing process to provide excellent abrasion resistance and unmatched quality.
For almost 40 years Platypus Pre-test has been the line to use if you were chasing sport and game fishing records. Proving itself with almost 600 IGFA and ANSA records, Platypus Pre-test is an iconic symbol of 118 years of Australian fishing line innovation. Platypus Pre-test offers confidence that no other line in the world has the guts to do, with the highest test written on every spool, and initialed by the actual tester. Every 1000 meters of Pre-test is tested three times! Just because Platypus Pre-test has been around for over 40 years does not mean that it has remained the same. Platypus is constantly updating techniques, and tracking down new resins and additives to bring you the best possible monofilament in the world. Platypus Pre-test has an engineered stretch that acts as a shock absorber for those long battles with trophy fish. Platypus uses its exclusive hard annealing process to provide excellent abrasion resistance and unmatched quality.
Last updated at 03/21/2026 15:56:42
Platypus Pretest Monofilament Line 500m Fluoro Yellow / 8kg
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originally posted on bcf.com.au
Pretest is a great reliable line! Has good abrasion resistance and is extremely supple and thin! Comes in fluro yellow and clear ive have used for everthing from trolling for spanish on 15kg to bait fishing for bream on 3kg. Would highly recommend!!!
originally posted on bcf.com.au
It is Australian made and it has worked for me for more years than I care to remember. You don't need anything fancy to catch bream, whiting and flathead.
originally posted on bcf.com.au
Platypus pretest is very clear and difficult for fish to see, so you get more hits. When a pelagic first hits the bait, Platypus pre-test will stretch, unlike braid which is more likely to pull hooks. I have caught mackeral up to 25kg on Platypus 8kg pre-test.
| Breaking Strain/size | 8 kg (0.44mm) |
Platypus Pretest Monofilament Line 500m Fluoro Yellow / 8kg
Delivery between 26 Mar – 2 Apr $9.99
Platypus Pre-Test Mono Fishing Line Yellow 500m 8kg
Delivery $9.95
Platypus Pretest Line Quality FISHING Line by Platypus 8kg 500m / Yellow
Free delivery
Platypus Pre Test IGFA Rated Approved Mono Game Fishing Line Hi Vis Yellow 500m, 8kg
Delivery $11.99
Platypus Pre-Test IGFA Monofilament Line Hi-Vis Yellow 500m 8kg 0.44mm
Delivery between 25–30 Mar $13.99
Pretest is a great reliable line! Has good abrasion resistance and is extremely supple and thin! Comes in fluro yellow and clear ive have used for everthing from trolling for spanish on 15kg to bait fishing for bream on 3kg. Would highly recommend!!!
It is Australian made and it has worked for me for more years than I care to remember. You don't need anything fancy to catch bream, whiting and flathead.
Platypus pretest is very clear and difficult for fish to see, so you get more hits. When a pelagic first hits the bait, Platypus pre-test will stretch, unlike braid which is more likely to pull hooks. I have caught mackeral up to 25kg on Platypus 8kg pre-test.
First cast caught a bloody beast, second landed the biggest seaweed fish ive seen, and guess what?No fraid cord to be seen, thi stuff is super strong you could tow a tug boat with the stuff. Negative is its springy, you could jump off buildings with the stuff
Bought it to replace some lighter line on my reel and pretty happy with it. It was heavier line than I had on my reel but when I compared side by side with the other line the new line was not that much thinker, also was as flexible. Like the fact that the test rating of the line is on the side of the spool.
Another great product by Platypus. It is without a doubt always good to know the breaking strain of the line that I'll be using for the surf in preparation for unexpected sized fish hooking up. I can definitely see why they use PRE-TEST for gamefishing (IGFA and ANSA). Highly recommended superb knot strength! Also great off the rocks
When chasing line class I trust Platypus pre-test. Sent a sample to IGFA USA for testing as part of a recent record application, all samples passed under as advertised. 💯
Not happy with this line, being Aussie made I thought it would be excellent. I've had enough wind knots that I've lost about 40m of line to stop it from continuing to wind knot , now it's stopped wind knotting and now the line wraps around the rod tip after reeling in your bait, lure or fish and is very frustrating. I'd love to take it back but how do I even prove that it happens.I'd love if anaconda could reach out to me.Pros, it is very very strong and decently made line apart from the faulrs above .Casts very very well when it doesn't do as above haha . Can feel every bite and hits at luresCast light lures so much further then any other other mono I have used .The down fall or fault of this line unfortunately out weighs the pros.If it didn't wind knot ... MoreNot happy with this line, being Aussie made I thought it would be excellent. I've had enough wind knots that I've lost about 40m of line to stop it from continuing to wind knot , now it's stopped wind knotting and now the line wraps around the rod tip after reeling in your bait, lure or fish and is very frustrating. I'd love to take it back but how do I even prove that it happens.I'd love if anaconda could reach out to me.Pros, it is very very strong and decently made line apart from the faulrs above .Casts very very well when it doesn't do as above haha . Can feel every bite and hits at luresCast light lures so much further then any other other mono I have used .The down fall or fault of this line unfortunately out weighs the pros.If it didn't wind knot heaps and twist around the rod rip I'd be more then happy to respool all my reels with this brand .
Great product and it lives up to its name. A strong and reliable fishing line suitable for all round fishing and the pretest strengths are very accurate. I use this line with different strength on all my reels, I would recommend this brand of line for all round general fishing.
A lot of people now tend to overlook Monofilament Fishing Line, in favour of Braid. Braid definitely has it’s benefits & I do use it,but you should never discount spooling up witha quality Monofilament Fishing Line.Platypus Pretest is a Quality Australian MadeMonofilament Fishing Line, especially in the 2kg to 4kg range. If you want a subtle feel to your line, with a stealthy thin diameter & strongfray resistance, (IGFA Approved) PlatypusPretest is the Smart Fisherman’s Choice!
| Breaking Strain/size | 8 kg (0.44mm) |
