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I have been wondering if the pros have been testing any of the improved fishing lines and what they think? I have two lakes that get pretty weedy and I would like to not need a line that i can use only on those lakes. Well what's the buzz on lines?
Reeler

Makes two of us!
I have a lot of Fireline left, and still use it when the situation calls for it.
Also quite a bit of Stren, Trilene, SilverThread and misc other spools of line. Most of it given to me by guys who are sponsored.

But, I still would like an updated review of what's out now. I like the superbraids/Fireline and similar for the feel. At my age I need every advantage I can get for feel.

But how are the new Flourocarbons doing? The new Co-polymers, Etc.

I have been using Berkley Vanish Transition flourocarbon lately. It has a real good feel to it, and you can see it very well above the surface, but it really is almost invisible in the water. I really like it.

Scott

How is the vanish for abrasiveness around wood and rocks? How good is it cuting through weedy areas?

Reeler

How you guys fish with Vanish is beyond me. I hate the stuff and only use it as a leader. My all time favorite is Spiderline Fusion. Covers all my needs, I've even caught Muskie with it. If I'm missing out on something let me know. Carl

It has been fine so far. You just turn your drag down a little,(because it has very little stretch) and it has worked well. I throw it verywhere on 2 of my reels.

Quote:How you guys fish with Vanish is beyond me.

The same has been said of Fireline, while most Bass guys around here hate the stuff the Crappie, Walleye and some Catfish people love it.

I like it, a lot, for some situations, such as Carolina, Texas and limited Flipping/Pitching fishing. And often with topwaters that are fished at distance, such as with a Zara Spook. It makes it more difficult to work a Spook, true, but I love the lack of stretch when the bait is way out there.
But not for cranking, spinner baits or a number of other baits/methods.

I am a strong believer in using a line type where applicable, IMHO no line type will do everything equally.

If you were around when I was a kid learning how to fish you'd be amazed at how far fishing line has come from the "good ole days".

The best line that I have come across is the Stren Magnaflex. I fish weeds and lots of stumps and rocks. I have found that this line has great abbrasian resistance. It also casts a mile and you will not have to replace it near as much. I have never had a fish break off w/ this line. When I am hung up I can't get the line to break. I usually end up cutting it. Hope everyone is having successful fishing.

I have used many brands of line some good some bad. Heres my 2 cents worth:
Flourocarbon = line snap
Fireline or most any brand of braid = great for slop rods. Other than my (braid) slop rods, every other rod is equipped with Trilene XL or XT. I have never had any problems with Trilene. I have used gamakatsu co-polymer G line and give it praise as well. After many years of trial and error the choices are clear now.

Trilene or G line both solid choices!

Bassin
Butch

Yo Zuri Hybrid soft formula....try it!!