wasilvers
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This year I thought I'd try a new line and grabbed some 30 lb Fireline in Smoke (Black). For those who don't know, fireline is made for spinning reels only. It is supposed to cast well. The line is stiff to say the least. I felt it in the store and went as low as 30lbs just because the 50lb felt like 50lb mono. Very Stiff Line. I definitily had my doubts as I strung it on the frogging rod.
First casts... Let me start by saying I really don't like the rod I used, it is too large (medium heavy extra fast) and doesn't throw a lure well at all. Sometimes I feel I could do better with a 2x2 with a reel attached. Anyway, for the first cast I put a zara spook on and threw it with the wind not expecting much. Oh My Goodnes! This line flys off the reel. It cast so far, I could see the bottom of the spool. Next cast I put a bit more into it and spooled the reel. I cast sideways to the wind and still got great distance on it with about 8 wraps left on the reel.
Use... Well, I didn't get to use it for all that long. I had a few bites, line didn't seem to stretch and trasmitted feeling well. Walking the dog can be a challenge - since the line is so stiff, it doesn't go back on the spinning reel well if there is any slack. I had one knot, but since the line was stiff (how about that), it came out very easily. I did clear the reel when it looped up with spooling casts - just cause I could.
As to durability, I'll have to update this thread at the end of the year, but for now, it seems like this line is a keeper.
First casts... Let me start by saying I really don't like the rod I used, it is too large (medium heavy extra fast) and doesn't throw a lure well at all. Sometimes I feel I could do better with a 2x2 with a reel attached. Anyway, for the first cast I put a zara spook on and threw it with the wind not expecting much. Oh My Goodnes! This line flys off the reel. It cast so far, I could see the bottom of the spool. Next cast I put a bit more into it and spooled the reel. I cast sideways to the wind and still got great distance on it with about 8 wraps left on the reel.
Use... Well, I didn't get to use it for all that long. I had a few bites, line didn't seem to stretch and trasmitted feeling well. Walking the dog can be a challenge - since the line is so stiff, it doesn't go back on the spinning reel well if there is any slack. I had one knot, but since the line was stiff (how about that), it came out very easily. I did clear the reel when it looped up with spooling casts - just cause I could.
As to durability, I'll have to update this thread at the end of the year, but for now, it seems like this line is a keeper.