How has Fireline helped you?

[Corey Bechtold]

How has Fireline helped you fish? For me there is no question that it has helped me put more fish in the boat. It gives me the confidence to fish, hook, and land big fish. The sensitivity has aided in the "feel" category and the hooking power in the "success" category.

Fireline works great for fishing crankbaits effectively and has helped me be more productive. It is easy to see when a fish strikes or a weed has fouled a crank. The rod will quiver nicely allowing the crank to run true. The instant a weed comes in contact with the crankbait the rod tip will just stop. Sometimes adding a ball bearing swivel ahead of the lure and a piece of Florocarbon (Vanish, Vanish Transition) will add to my success as spooky fish can have a tendency to shy away from line that is visible.

Jigging Walleyes with Fireline helps me notice every little detail that the bottom has as well as the instant that a Walleye picks up my bait.

Crappies on Fireline works best for me when adding a small leader of Monofilimant line in front of the bait. Watching the line on the water tighten up when a fish strikes helps me set more hooks and catch more fish.

Bass fishing has also been improved when fishing this Super line. Skipping docks, casting distance/accuracy, and the ability to get these fish out of cover quick is very important. The low stretch has been phenominal as I have been able to land some true hogs when Mono would have gotten me into more trouble.

There are definately some times when mono is the best choice for fishing but I know that when it comes to catching more and bigger fish that Fireline has truely helped me be a better, more productive, multi-specie fisherman.

How has the use of Fireline helped your fishing experience?

Good Fishin,

Corey Bechtold

[Corey Bechtold]

Oh, I almost forgot about the "non" fishing uses. I fixed my toilet at home with some Fireline because the chain going to the plunger from the handle broke. It's going on 3 years since the fix!

Good Luck,

Corey Bechtold

[Dave B]

I use it to hold my Christmas tree up!

Oh, and it DEFINATELY helps me catch more fish. Also, the fight is so much more fun w/ the no stretch-you feel every pump of the tail.

[Corey Bechtold]

Christmas tree eh? Good idea. My kids got a new cat and I'm sure he'll be in the tree this year. Fireline to anchor the tree is a keeper! lol

Corey Bechtold

[Matt Johnson]

Corey,

That cat is harmless, I don't know what you're talking about

Good Fishin,

Matt Johnson

[Corey Bechtold]

Harmless??? On Sunday (Brooke's b-day) the cat scratched her right under her left eye and she bled like crazy! I almost fainted when I saw the blood. Then yesterday that dang thing went to jump off Cole leaving a 8" scratch mark down the center of his chest. Man I can't wait to have that thing de-clawed!

Maybe I can find another use for the Fireline? Here kitty kitty.

Later,

Corey Bechtold

[Northlander]

I still have a few reels with Fireline on them but have switched to Power Pro. I dont seem to have the pinching down on itself in the reel nearly as much with P.P. I think its because it stays round and isnt flt like Fireline.

Both are awesome for jigging, especially in rocky current. Since switching to "Superlines" I feel way more and catch more fish.

[Stratosman]

I am finding myself using flourocarbon more and more as of late, I still have some with mono also, as with PP. and Fireline. I like superlines for trolling and for situations that do not call for finesse. Abrasion resistance is my main conceren when fishing them around rocks, docks, ect. I like flourocarbon or straight XT in those situations.

They all have a time and a place for proper use. I see so many people using superlines without regard to fishing conditions it's kinda funny. I've seen folks rigged up with 20# superline fishing for springtime crappies in super clear water, now that isn't the best example of proper use.

Definately a great innovation though and I will continue to use it.

[jltimm]

Fireline and Power Pro have changed the way I fish the river (at least a little).I can cast into the brush and debri without being to scared of the snag or the abrasion of mono getting broke or frayed.Then when I hook into a fish and need to "give it to them" I can force them out of their hole and into the boat where they belong!

[juggs]

Being mostly a jig fisherman, it has increased my sensitivity greatly. Now if the women only knew that. It's also good for flossing. Once while trolling, I let an inexperienced friend use my gear. He got snagged, didn't know how to deal with it, and the line broke at the splice so all I had left on the spool was the mono backing. We continued to fish with it but the difference in feel was unreal. I couldn't even feel the vibration of the crank with mono. I still use mono under certain conditions, primarily when ice fishing with tiny jigs, but for the most part I couldn't go back. No way.

[Rost]

I am becoming more of a Power Pro guy. I will agree that PP and Fireline help me put fish in the boat. Sensitivity is greater and I am more confident letting my drag and the rod flex play the fish rather than depending on line stretch. Also, I save a lot in tackle! You don't see many guys with mono lifting a tree stump out of the water to retrieve their crank.

[Corey Bechtold]

For the guys that like the Power-Pro line over the Fireline I have found that Spiderwire Stealth is more round and has a nice coating on it as well. This has solved some of the "digging" problems on my casting reels. I have also heard that the XDS is a great line as well. It all depends on the situation I guess.

One of the things I didn't like with the PP line when I tried it was that it sounded like cordoroy pants when casting and reeling. I also didn't get the distance I got with Fireline or Stealth.

Fireline as Dental floss is another great tip!

Good Luck,

Corey Bechtold

[ZOKU]

I've also saved a little bit of cash on retrieving lures from a not-so accurate cash.

[Tyler Holm]

I am in agreement with everybody on the fact the fireline has a place in my fishing world and no doubt has aided in catching more fish. One main reason I really like it, is because it gives me the confidence to cast a $5.00+ crankbait into the trees and areas known to have unforgivable snags. You know the fish are there, but prior to superlines, you would never go after them.

One place I don’t recommend using superlines (this may sound strange) is while fishing carp. Carp have such a soft mouth and I believe the line stretch of mono will flex on hooksets and big runs where the superline will simply tear their mouth. There is nothing nastier that bringing up part of a carps mouth on your hook.

Speaking of carp fishing, I use fireline tie together holes in my nylon net.

[Kab Dreamin]

I don't even troll cranks on mono anymore. With fireline you immediately know when something has fouled the lure. Last fall, night fishing on Mille Lacs, I hooked a tiny little clam shell but the fireline was sensitive enough that I could tell the difference in vibration and reel in to clean it off. Great stuff. I have had to learn, however, to back off the drag and let the rod do the work so you don't tear out a hook. Since I figured that out, I haven't lost a fish and I don't worry about the line breaking.

[CAJ]

I like the Fire Line the berst. I don't use Mono for v3ery much. I highly recommend to back off the drag. Let the rod do the work with the drag. I don't let the poor fisherman use my rods with it on, unless I back the drag way off. I can feel spinners vibrating on the Firline better to. CAJ

[Oldtyme]

I have 4lb fireline on all my ultralight spinning reels. I use it for throwing small jigs & even for slip bobber fishing.

Like others I can tell when a fish has hit the jig as you can "see" the strike in the line. I think I can "feel" it more in the rod also.

Also it's the only line I've found that doesn't "spool" up on me and that is the main reason I switched to it.

My question, is it good for baitcasters? What LB test would you recommend for a baitcaster? (mainly fished for bass)

If it matters it's a Shimano Bantam Magnumlite matched with a 6'6" Med/Heavy Shimano Fightin' Rod.

Thanks & long live Fireline. (just don't raise the price any higher )

[ptkane]

I save the pieces of Power Pro or Tuff Line left over after tying - been using them to sew the buttons on my pants. They never break off again. Can't figure why they are popping off in the first place - I don't feel fat.

[archer59]

kane,

That's why they invented belts...

Nick

[vikingmeatwad]

I'm gonna give some fireline a try. Think 8 lb would be plenty for jigging/lindy rigging walleyes in canada? I am sick of those big northerns/walleyes breaking my berkley xt 8 lb line. I am gonna bring some of those guys in this trip.

[Northlander]

Try Power Pro and you wont use Fireline again. Smaller diameter in same test weight as well.

[Paul Waldowski]

Steve,

My sentiments exactly. IMHO Power Pro cannot be beat.

[Dave B]

For rigging I like the 6lb Fireline (2lb diameter).

Awesome stuff.

[FOOT]

I've never tried Firline, Spiderwire or PP. I've just always used Stren for everything.

My question is when would you use Fireline, etc., and when would mono be better (if at all)?

From the above posts I am assuming the super lines are better when trolling or jigging but what about Lindy rigging or slip bobbering ?

I guess I've just never taken the time to check out the new lines.

[Northlander]

I will run Power Pro to a swivel and then tie on a leader of Trilene XL or XT. Back the drag don on the reel or you will rip out hooks or break leaders. If the water is clearer I will run straight mono.

The advantage of the Power Pro is way more sensitivity especially in deep waters. Last week I found my fish in water as deep as 45' and had no problems feeling things in that deep of water with a 1oz. Lindy no snag sinker.

This time of the year BIG minnows will start to turn on. Nothing better than a 6' leader and a 6" chub or shiner to get the fish biting. Come on Fall.