Cudz Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigger Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 Chris, Crystal for sure.. I haven't lost a big brookie yet (And that's all we use on our spinning outfits) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 Not sure if ct stocks flame green, but bps does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCTFisher9120 Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry2Rs Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 I use hi vis yellow in original fireline for jigging walleye and love it... Walleye aren't bothered either... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hirk Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC1 Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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