Sunline Machinegun Cast Monofilament
Diameter chart, reel capacity & backing guide
Shooter Machinegun Cast is nylon monofilament, not Shooter fluorocarbon. This guide covers the current Japanese-market Plasma Rise version. Its package lengths are printed in meters, with 150-meter and 100-meter sizes depending on strength; the calculator converts those lengths to yards.
- Construction
- Nylon monofilament; current Plasma Rise version
- Listed strengths
- 4-30 lb
- Line type
- Monofilament main line
Is Machinegun Cast right for your setup?
Machinegun Cast is Sunline's nylon main line for repeated bass casting. Consider it when you prefer mono's stretch and a continuous connection to the lure. Choose a strength that suits the bait and cover, then compare the line's diameter with your reel capacity so the working section leaves room for long casts and later trimming.
How much Machinegun Cast will fit?
Calculated estimates, not measured fills. Stop at the reel manufacturer's fill level even if some line remains.
Sunline Shooter Machinegun Cast diameter chart
Current JDM specifications. Inch values and yard lengths are converted from published millimeters and meters. Retail shopping links retain the meter package size.
| Strength | Inches | mm | Spools (m / yd) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.006496 | 0.165 | 150 m (about 164.04 yd) | |
| 0.00748 | 0.190 | 150 m (about 164.04 yd) | |
| 0.008071 | 0.205 | 150 m (about 164.04 yd) | |
| 0.009252 | 0.235 | 150 m (about 164.04 yd) | |
| 0.010236 | 0.260 | 150 m (about 164.04 yd) | |
| 0.01122 | 0.285 | 150 m (about 164.04 yd) | |
| 0.012205 | 0.310 | 150 m (about 164.04 yd) | |
| 0.012992 | 0.330 | 150 m (about 164.04 yd) | |
| 0.01378 | 0.350 | 150 m (about 164.04 yd) | |
| 0.014567 | 0.370 | 150 m (about 164.04 yd) | |
| 0.015276 | 0.388 | 100 m (about 109.36 yd) | |
| 0.015945 | 0.405 | 100 m (about 109.36 yd) | |
| 0.017126 | 0.435 | 100 m (about 109.36 yd) |
Choosing your Machinegun Cast strength
The 12 lb entry is .285 mm. Its inch equivalent is converted for ReelCalc's shared calculation, rather than borrowed from an unrelated 12 lb mono. Keep the metric reference when checking the label on an imported package.
The package drops from 150 meters to 100 meters at 22 lb. Choosing a heavier strength can therefore reduce both the reel's capacity and the amount supplied in a single retail spool.
Do not confuse this nylon product with Shooter fluorocarbon or Shooter BMS Azayaka FC. A family name on the packaging is not enough to establish the material or capacity diameter.
This is a specification-based setup guide, not a hands-on Machinegun Cast performance test.
Want a guided recommendation?
Continue in the Setup WizardSame pound test, different diameters
At your selected strength
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What changes with another line?
Nearby diameters in the line database
| Line | Strength | Inches | Difference |
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Backing, working line & leaders
Convert the package, not the label
150 meters is approximately 164 yards; 100 meters is approximately 109 yards. Neither package contains 150 or 100 yards. Keep this difference in mind when dividing an imported spool into working sections.
Use the midpoint as a reference
The current version has a black midpoint mark: 75 meters on the 150-meter spool or 50 meters on the 100-meter spool. Half a package is only a useful fill when that length covers your fishing needs.
Check the version before ordering
This page uses the current New Att Brown version with red distance markings. Older Machinegun Cast stock may use different presentation or packaging; compare the exact diameter and length on the package you receive.
How Much Fits on These Reels?
Estimated full-spool capacity for the Machinegun Cast strength selected above, with no backing. These are calculated examples, not physical tests or recommendations for every pairing.
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Machinegun Cast questions, answered
Should I enter a mono or braid reel rating?
Use the mono rating for this nylon main line. An actual reference diameter, when available on the reel, removes the need to estimate it from the rated pound test.
Does Machinegun Cast remove the need for backing?
No. Backing is a choice based on the working length and available reel space. A full mono fill is also valid when you have enough line and the diameter suits the reel.
Are the displayed inches printed by Sunline?
For this Japanese source, the manufacturer gives standard diameter in millimeters. ReelCalc converts it to inches; those converted values are not a second independent measurement.
Specifications & sources
Specifications checked 2026-09-13. Current JDM product. Inch diameter and yard lengths converted from published metric specifications. Check the actual package when buying older or imported stock. Product imagery identifies the model, not every selectable strength.
Calculations use the catalog's listed inch diameters. Published inch and millimeter values may differ slightly because of rounding.
- Official Sunline Machinegun Cast specifications Manufacturer material, strength, diameter, and package evidence.