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<blockquote data-quote="J.P." data-source="post: 730035" data-attributes="member: 6"><p>I only fly fish for Trout and in that scenario I obviously use 100% Flourocarbon leader and tippet material....but that's a different ballgame.</p><p>I haven't found a clear need for superlines as tippet material just yet, although there are many who *do* use braided or Bimimini twist leaders/tippets.<img src="/images/smilies/anyone.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":anyone:" title="Anyone :anyone:" data-shortname=":anyone:" /></p><p></p><p>The reason I recommended the new "Crystal" Fireline is because it is lower visibility than standard braids or other superlines....it's clear. (or almost is...I couldn't exactly tell)</p><p>I should also mention that the Fireline isn't exactly a traditional "braid". I'ts more of a micro-fused process that produces a very different line than say the standard braided Spiderwire or Power Pro stuff.</p><p></p><p>IMO, there is no good reason to have <em>any</em> amount of stretch in your line. I feel that any real or perceived need for 'stretch' can be compensated for with drag settings or other variables.</p><p>After you switch to the superlines you'll realize just how many fish you were missing with mono...they will telegraph the slightest bump or nibble.</p><p>Additionally, they allow you to feel the structure of where you're fishing.</p><p>I can easliy tell where a rock-to-sand transition is, etc....much better than with <em>any</em> mono.</p><p></p><p>I see-sawed back and forth on the mono vs. braid issue for years and have done a lot of testing, but ultimately,for me, the attributes of the gel-spun lines outweigh any perceived negatives.</p><p></p><p>The only way to really know whether the new Crystal flavor works in regards to visibility would be to grab a spool and try it out....like I said, I only fly fish for Trout so I'm lost in that specific department.<img src="/images/smilies/wink.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p>I'd say it's worth a try.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J.P., post: 730035, member: 6"] I only fly fish for Trout and in that scenario I obviously use 100% Flourocarbon leader and tippet material....but that's a different ballgame. I haven't found a clear need for superlines as tippet material just yet, although there are many who *do* use braided or Bimimini twist leaders/tippets.:anyone: The reason I recommended the new "Crystal" Fireline is because it is lower visibility than standard braids or other superlines....it's clear. (or almost is...I couldn't exactly tell) I should also mention that the Fireline isn't exactly a traditional "braid". I'ts more of a micro-fused process that produces a very different line than say the standard braided Spiderwire or Power Pro stuff. IMO, there is no good reason to have [I]any[/I] amount of stretch in your line. I feel that any real or perceived need for 'stretch' can be compensated for with drag settings or other variables. After you switch to the superlines you'll realize just how many fish you were missing with mono...they will telegraph the slightest bump or nibble. Additionally, they allow you to feel the structure of where you're fishing. I can easliy tell where a rock-to-sand transition is, etc....much better than with [I]any[/I] mono. I see-sawed back and forth on the mono vs. braid issue for years and have done a lot of testing, but ultimately,for me, the attributes of the gel-spun lines outweigh any perceived negatives. The only way to really know whether the new Crystal flavor works in regards to visibility would be to grab a spool and try it out....like I said, I only fly fish for Trout so I'm lost in that specific department.;) I'd say it's worth a try. [/QUOTE]
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