spoonmaster Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 (edited) Fireline crystal is on sale this week at CTC for $14.99 reg $24.99 Al SpoonMaster lures Edited May 16, 2008 by spoonmaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 I use Fireline on some reels but never tried the Crystal. Is it any good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 It's the same line just white Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Thanks Rich, I'll check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 I wodner if it's any better than the black original? I found the original to be a lot less durable than Spiderwire or Power Pro. I also found the original to be messy/dirty as the black coating would rub off on my equipment, me... the boat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoonmaster Posted May 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Roy I ran 14# on my rigger rods last year never had a problem. CTC had the same sale last year its a good deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fishing For Life Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Crystal is chemically fused together whereas the orignal Fireline is like PowerPro which is consist of many thinner strings twisted together I like Crystal way more than the original Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbayboy Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 I love the crystal - used it on all my light gear last year - tube fishing smallies to jigging 'eyes. Not a huge fan of the regular fireline (found it hard to work with compared to PP with heavier lines like 20lb+). Thanks for heads up Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdej Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 My 2 cents worth. I tried the crystal last year on my spinning outfit. It performed fine however I found it was stiffer then PowerPro and didn't cast as well. Last night I spooled up with some PowerPro on this rig and will be keeping the Crystal on the spare spool in case I need to use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCTFisher9120 Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 CTC????, what is this place not sure of i heard of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharper Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 "Canadian Tire" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Canadian tire bud. Roy the Crystal is pretty much invisable under water. That sale price is a great deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Thanks guys. I'll pick up a spool or two to try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry2Rs Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 When the Crystal was introduced, it was supposed to be "new and improved" No Fireline is braided like Powerpro, it's all fused. Asked if there's any difference, I'd say that I tried two spools of Crystal, and thought that the new line didn't separate as quickly/badly as the original did. One thing I guess everyone knows is that the Fireline is thicker, for a given weight than PowerPro. All Spectra lines come with fabric finish on them. The fiber doesn't absorb or hold dye, so eventually the line fades. I fined all of these lines a little too stiff right out of the box. A day of casting improves them all a lot. As for the Crystal line and the new Spider Invisabraid, being less visible or invisible etc. I'm not sure about that. It looks like butcher string in the water to me...But I don't think that it matters to the fish. I'm catching Crappie on red ten pound test Powerpro, but my little friend Natalie is doing just as well using 30 pound grey Fireline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
young_one Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 bought my 2 boxes of 6lb today at my local CT. Excellent line for sensitive fishing applications. I might even consider it for in-line board trolling line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCTFisher9120 Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 O Canadian Tire ok. But then why is there the extra C? o well, i'll be sure to pick up a box! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoonmaster Posted May 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Canadian Tire Corporation Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purekgw Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 just picked some up in 14 lb looks good hope it works well :Gonefishing: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zib Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 I use Fireline on some reels but never tried the Crystal. Is it any good? I wouldn't recommend FL Crystal to anyone. That line frays something awful. It casts good but that's about it. The other super lines are more sensitive and thinner in the same test rating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanTheMan Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 Crystal is all I use and I love it.I just bought a another spool and will pick up a couple of more on weds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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