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Fraying is just part of using the line. It's made up of many little strands that where over time. This is why I done use fireline for casting applications.

I assume by "digging in" you mean the line to your tip digs in to the other layers of line on your spool. One way to avoid this to to have your line put on by a machine (like at a gander store). Your line digs in because the rest of the line isn't spooled as tightly as it should be.

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Everyday, all species... Wow, tough one! I'd have to go with... 6 lb. P Line! Anyone ever tried Bass Pro Shops Mr. Crappie? I just ordered over 3000 yards and haven't even tried it!

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Seabass77 you will like Power Pro. They have some smaller diameters. I think their 10# is 2# diameter.

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so what your saying smallie is that i should go to the nearest gander after every cast?.......

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Thanks for all the information fellow fishermen. I'm now really confused so I think I'll just use the "KISS" method and get either the Berkley or the Stren 6#. Thanks again for all the info.

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for my open face reels i use nothing but fireline or power pro, can't beat the strenth or the sensitivity. didn't like i on the baitcaster. you get a bird nest with them lines almost impossible to get out. for the baitcaster i use 14 lbs trilene xl

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joshb,

That's not what i am saying at all. Not sure if you are talking aobut the fraying or the digging in though. The fraying just happens and isn't much of an issue cause the fireline is designed to hold a significant amount of weight above the rating on the box. I use it for jigging, but not much else. After a while the fraying increases friction and cut length off your casts, and eventually significantly weakens the line. But if you change your line reasonably often that should not be an issue.

I am also not plugging any store, just that i don't think you can beat having your line being put on by a machine. With that said, watch the person who is doing it and make sure they put it on evenly and tight. I've asked them to redo mine cause they put the line on too loose.

Another thing to prevent the digging in would be to make sure you aren't reeling in slack line. If you have to apply pressure with your fingers to make sure there is at least a little bit of tension.

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well alls i'm gonna say is that i've fished with it extensivly and there are times and places for it, but overall i would have to say find a good mono, the only place i see a justified use for superline is on the trolling gear. when you use superlines for anything else to fish them correctly you have to change every aspect of how you fish it, unless i'm in really deep water there is just no need for it. and as far as the digging in thing and getting it spooled at a store - if you have ever fished with superline hard for a weekend or so you will know that no matter how tight you put it away wet, that when you come back to it dry it is all rats nested up. the deal with mono is that it does stretch a little so when it goes back on to the spool it is under a slight amount of pressure and is able to wrap itself tightly. superline however does not stretch, therfore it just lays on the spool, with plenty of room to move around.....unless you have a professional at gander to wrap it for you, oxymoron or no?....

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In many cases yes, oxymoron smile.gif....overall, I'll take a good mono as well. Something like a 8 lb easy cast or xt.

[This message has been edited by smallies24 (edited 03-13-2004).]

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If I had only one choice it would be Fireline.It almost feels like an extension of my hand because it is so sensitive.I use it mostly for jigging and Rapalas.I use six pound test and I am extremely happy with it.It's very rare for this line to break and have no problem at all with rats nests.I also find I do not need to replace the line nearly as often as with mono.If I fished lakes with many snags and rocks I might have a different opinion.

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I do not think I could choose just one size. I would have to say Berkley products would be my brand. I have never had problems. I have read severaly posts talking about slippage of braids on the spool. I always use a backing. That is I always put a quarter spool of mono on then attach the braid and fill up the spool. I have never had a problem with a braid slipping. Always wrap the braid tight. The braid that I use is Power Pro.

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I have already rigged up most of my rods for this year. I put 20# power pro on my baitcast reels and 6" P-line florocarbon coated mono on my spinning reels.

I have used 6# trilene XT for years on my spinning reels. A couple of years ago I tried fireline for jigging and rigging, but I switched back because I seemed to have trouble hooking fish. I know I just need to set the hook much easier than I am used to. but I switched back and have never had a problem again. This year I am swithching to the floro coated P-Line. I hear good things about it.

I'm curious to what others think about my choice of lines.

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I have been using Ande 8# for years for a general mono line. Very limp with little memory(once wet). Very good line at a nominal price. I also have been using Techtan 8# (not sure of that spelling). Very small diameter for 8# test and low strech. Very good sensistivity also. I do not know what happened to this manufacture, but Cabelas and Bass Pro do not show it in their catalogs this year.

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Well, what I don't understand, is why don't all lines come in the 125yd spools or test spools. You pay big bucks for the 300yd spool, don't like it, and then what do ya do?! I have a big box out in my garage with just about every brand and size line they make, Cajun, P-line, XL, XT, Silverthread, Ironsilk, Vanish, you name it.
I vote Power Pro a winner hands down. I have this on my muskie & bass setups which are baitcasters, tipups, and lure retrievers. I even use it to sew the fishhouse canvas. Great line. I'm going to try it on my panfish setups this spring.

One thing to prevent the line from spinning on your spool, wet it & wrap it around more than once before you tie it. I've never had it spin.

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