Anyone a regular fireline user?

[Cudz]

I have used fireline before in both the black(smoke or whatever) and crystal. I find it to be very stong but does not cast like pp. I am a regular PP user but both the crystal and regular and tracer braid is on for $15 at CTC. I have a bunch of CTC money so I was wondering which is better? The smoke, the crystal or tracer braid. The tracer braid looks so bright I can't see myself using it. Chime in here especially if you are a regular fireline user.

[Jigger]

Ive been using the Crystal this season for Senkos and jerkbaits. No problems thus far. Its very easy to watch the line as its lying on the water. I got away from pp altogether unless its real high test for my muskie rigs.

[BillM]

Chris, Crystal for sure.. I haven't lost a big brookie yet (And that's all we use on our spinning outfits)

[NAW]

Had my first break off yesterday with Fireline Black.

 

Totally my fault though. Very old line, which should have been changed.

 

I use both the Crystal and Black. 6 1/12 12 of the other.. They're both decent lines. I prefer the black personally, and usually only use the crystal in the winter.

[kickingfrog]

Not sure if ct stocks flame green, but bps does.

 

[MCTFisher9120]

I use the Tracer Braid on my Spinning reels. Works well tying baits to the "low vis" spots and having the bright yellow is a plus. Casts well also.

 

When it comes to baitcasters I have some Super Slick braids and Sunline FC braids spooled up. All work well.

[Garry2Rs]

The Tracer is a much better line than the old fused black or crystal.

Tracer is braided using 8 strands and is round and smooth. Like all braids the flashy paint soon wears off. I don't think bass mind the bright end, but if your worried, perhaps a leader might be in order.

[mike rousseau]

I use hi vis yellow in original fireline for jigging walleye and love it... Walleye aren't bothered either...

[hirk]

Tracer braid is a true braid (comes in green too),the only thing it has in common with fireline is the name they are two different lines.

[EC1]

Tracer worked great for me. Not sure why tracer feels softer compared to the fireline braid.

Fireline Braid on the other hand, has given me quite a bit of trouble... It sometimes decides to knot up into a huge ball that I can undo(Only on a spinning reel - feels almost like line twist), but not a fun experience when you're trying to catch fish.

 

Just my opinion...I used tracer about 2 years ago and was really happy with it, but am dealing with 30 and 50# fireline braid right now. Not so bad with baitcasters though.

Edited July 17, 2012 by EC1