K-labs ltd are the sole New Zealand agents for Gruppo DP`s ASSO range of Monofilaments.

ASSO`s Fluorocarbon coated series of lines are a collection of the best fishing lines produced with the today’s most advanced technology. They have been engineered to meet the toughest demands of today’s leading anglers and we are proud to say, “they duplicate the leading advantages of other premium monofilaments, while overcoming limitations common to all of them ”.

The basic characteristics of this family of lines are:

Total quality control: They are manufactured in small, carefully controlled lots for perfect production control. Quality control checks at every step of manufacturing guarantee a 100%consistency in the maximum linear and knot strength, as well as having no soft spots.

Having the maximum tensile and knot strength available on the market.

The Fluorocarbon coated lines: This high technology coating gives an outstanding smooth surface and makes the line almost waterproof, which means that these lines keep almost all their strength when wet, unlike conventional lines that can weaken up to 15%.

Softness and low stretch: generally these two features are not compatible and cannot be found in the same line. If a line is soft, it has generally a high elongation, while if it has low stretch it is generally stiff. Thanks to the peculiar raw material and an exclusive extruding process, the Fluorocarbon coated lines combine outstanding softness and low stretch, which give a superior castability and a greater feeling of the fish.

Also in our range of fine lines you will find the following, ASSO`s Big catch 100% Fluorocarbon, Dyneema braid and the new SK71 Dyneema, Triple force hard and Double strength soft trace leaders, Tippet, Tapered leaders, Choice of Hard or soft 100% Fluorocarbon leader for freshwater.

Multipurpose fishing lines feature:

     Magic Red

     • State-of-the-art monofilament with an excellent strength-to-diameter value

     • Its peculiar reddish colour offers a double advantage

     • In shallow water using red baits, this line will be more attracting for the fish

     • While fishing in deep water it becomes more invisible as your line sinks deeper

     Tetramax

     • Specifically developed for superior abrasion resistance

     • You can have the following four features at the same time:

        • Superior abrasion resistance (6-8 times higher than any conventional line)

        • No memory and great softness

        • Low stretch

        • High knot strength

     • No silicone used - line doesn't get flattened and stretched too much

     • High-tech fluorocarbon coating provides an outstanding smooth surface

     • Almost waterproof, it retains almost all of its strength even when wet

     Fluorolight

     • Unbelievable smooth surface for long and easy casting

     • Outstanding breaking strength in water due to it being waterproof

     • Superior abrasion resistance

     • Very soft and its surface is incredibly smooth - allows long and precise casts

     • Completely impermeable, so it doesn’t lose any strength in water

     • High visibility in air, low visibility in water

     • Special white–blue colour makes it perfect for night fishing

     Double Strength

     • Exceptional transparency

     • Supreme knot and incredible linear breaking strength

     • Very high performance thanks to a new copolymer

     • Has the best knot strength by diameter of line available anywhere

     • An incredibly strong line with a Fluorocarbon coating

     ASSO Super H.T. (Super High Tenacity)

     Reel

     • Ultimate silky smooth line, which is ideal for casting

     • Its smoothness enhances casting accuracy

     • Thanks to its suppleness it lays beautifully on the reel

     • Allows the bait to move naturally

     • Delivers long distance casts with less line twisting and fewer backlashes

     • Perfect alternative to solid lines in terms of visibility and fishing position control

     • Semi translucent material with higher tenacity, knot strength and durability

     • Visibility which is as good as those of solid lines themselves

     • Fluorocarbon coating provides a silky smooth surface

     • Tenacity and elongation remain almost unchanged in water

     • Has no memory

Shogun Pro Red.

Pro Red monofilament is a low memory low diameter

Low Stretch co-polymer made with maximum durability in mind.

Made in Japan

Pro Red monofilament is a state-of-the-art monofilament with an excellent strength-to-diameter value, but the defining feature of this remarkable fishing line is its peculiar red colour, which offers an advantage while fishing in deep water (below five meters in depth), the red colour is the first to progressively disappear in water due to light refraction issues, thus becoming more and more invisible as your line sinks deeper. (Scientific fact)

Leader/ Trace Material feature:

     Asso Triple Force Hard leader

     • Unbelievable strength: Ø 2.00 mm breaks at 265 Kg!

     • Superior stiffness and very high abrasion resistance

     • Permanent low stretch even after hours of fishing

     • Almost waterproof, will remain almost unchanged in water

     Double Strength Soft Leader

     • Premium low diameter fishing line.

     • Transparent and limp, yet it has a revolutionary strength

     • Same diameter you have been using with about 40% increase in resistance

     • State-of-the-art leader line with an excellent strength-to-diameter ratio

     • Extraordinary flexibility with an unbelievable knot and crimping strength

Asso Big catch is the ultimate 100% fluorocarbon leader material for
fishing.

     • It is nearly invisible in water
     • It has a long fight endurance

     • it keeps its stretch in water almost unchanged
     • Its improved shock resistance minimizes the break off at the strike
     • It is much more abrasion resistant than most nylon monofilaments

100% Fluorocarbon leaders feature:

     • High invisibility

     • More strength in water

     • Fluorocarbon retains 100% of its tensile strength when wet

     • Really saltiness proof

     • Extraordinary sinking speed - 3 times faster sinking.

     • More precision in fishing - remains fishing where cast

     • Controlled low stretch

     • Outstanding abrasion resistance

     • Very tough surface offering great protection against rock, brush and snags

     • Long durability: great stress resistance, unbelievable UV resistance

ASSO Knotless Tapered Leaders for Fly Fishing
Gruppo DP offers the best selection of tapered Knotless Fly Leaders, which provide:

     • The right amount of suppleness for a gentle presentation

     • Perfection turnover

     • No memory

     • No kinking

     • Great shock absorption

     • Super clarity for low visibility

ASSO TIPPET is a “Double Strength” tippet material made of the highest-grade copolymer coated by fluorocarbon. Its unique formulation allows:

     • No Memory: it loses its memory with one stretch

     • Consistent High linear and knot strength whether wet or dry

     • Extra suppleness for life like fly presentation

     • Increased transparency when under water

     • The ultra light silver colour provides super underwater camouflage in any

        sub-aquatic environment