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Wow! I'm glad things seem to be coming together. Welcome back!

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Hey tough guys... I'm a part of the "posse", but unless you are in law enforcement, you have NO authority other than "self protection". Our "rights" demand responsibility. Regardless of what you post on a fishing website, be VERY careful in real life.

Nope, but I have read a lot of VERY favorable reviews.

Interesting response, but I only fish NorthStar and GMAN Jigs.

Yo-Zuri Hybrid is a copolymer blend of nylon and fluorocarbon, bonded not coated. The combination results in a line which is stronger than most with an equivalent diameter. #6 has a width of .010" and a breaking strength of 11.9 lbs. The line is noticably more manageable than pure fluorocarbon. WHY IS YO-ZURI HYBRID™ BETTER THAN OTHER FISHING LINES? •Strength : Because of the blend of nylon and fluorocarbon our line breaks at a much higher test than listed (see chart). •Stretch : Hybrid has a lower stretch because of the addition of fluorocarbon. The nylon allows for cast ability. This gives Hybrid more hook setting power. •Sensitivity : The fluorocarbon blend transfers activity or “feeling” much faster than regular fishing lines. This increased transmission speed allows an angler to feel and react to more bites. •Wet Strength : Hybrid doesn't absorb water and as a result retains 100% of its dry knot and tensile strength. Regular fishing lines can absorb water which can weaken line up to 30%! •UV Resistance : Hybrid's fluorocarbon qualities allow it to resist UV light which can weaken line and shorten its durability. Hybrid stays stronger, longer. This Hybrid durability allows the line to last four to five times longer than regular fishing lines. •Casting Distance : Hybrid's slick finish allows it to easily slide through the guides causing little resistance during the cast and increases distance. The nylon qualities of Hybrid allow it to be softer and more supple line for distance casting. •Low Visibility : Hybrid's blend of fluorocarbon and nylon allows it to have lower light refractory which means less visibility underwater. •Abrasion Resistance : The hard, smooth outer feel created by the blend of fluorocarbon and nylon of Hybrid helps resist abrasion from rocks, wrecks, snags, or sharp toothed fish. Pound Test

I didn't review all 40 pages, so this announcement might be a repeat: If you are interested in trying some Yo-Zuri #6 on your spinning tackle and/or #12 or #15 on baitcasting gear, you are welcome to all you want! I bought some "pounds" last fall and have too many "miles" to ever use. You are welcome to spool up one reel or a dozen.

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Along the same line, I didn't include the Stella because it is just soooo overpriced. I love the reel and have three that replaced a couple of the originals as the new models were introduced. Fortunately, I have been lucky to find a few super deals. However, I don't recommend them to others. The CI4 is close enough to being the perfect spinning reel, seriously!

Gosh, there are so many choices and everyone has a "favorite". As everyone is getting geared up for the season, we all want to know "What is the best?" I know it's confusing and when you shop, everything new seems so nice. The fact is, some reels are better engineered than others. Components and design make a huge difference over time. The problem is, there is no "best", just favorites. I like Shimanos simply because the ones I own have stood the test of time. All of my reels perform as well or better today than they did the first day out of the box. Guys who prefer other brands will say the same! I currently own 18 Shimano, 1 Pinnacle and 1 Abu Garcia. These are my recommendations: Spinning: Symetre at the entry level CI4 for "best value" Baitcasting Citicia at the entry level Curado for "best value" CTE series for powerful round reels Pinnacle Optimus XLT for an upgrade Core 50MG, top of the line

You can use any line you think is suitable for a 2500 series reel. I recommend #6 Yo-Zuri Hybrid which has a breaking strength of 11.9 lbs. Other options include Seaguar InvizX #10 or even 20 lb braid.

Any type of fishing. The line cannot be trusted.

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