i wonder how the "new formula XT" will perform? Have been hesitant to try it,but for $7.99/spool,i may just pull the trigger..

the last spool i bought was bad aswell,  i was told all the stuff that they sell in the box type packaging is last years as the new stuff, is like the blister pack stuff

Trilene FTW!

I've never fished any other mono than Trilene. For the price, performance and availability, I see no reason to even try another brand. I know the general consensus is to change your line often, but I finally just took some 17lb off my one casting reel yesterday. It's been on there for 2 years at least. No memory problems, no breaking issues, nothing. The only reason why I actually took it off was because I had used so much of it that I was spooling on some of my casts with bigger baits. 

I couldn't agree more! I think after trying a fresh spool he will not only be happy, but will display to others how keeping an open mind pays off.

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The way I test mono line before spooling it is wrap a few turns around each about a foot apart and give it a couple of firm snaps. You can tell real fast if it's weakened with a little experience. I always do this it's become a habit before starting out my day on the water. Very frustrating buying or using line that has gone bad and it can happen to every brand of mono, copolymer FC. Don't do this with braid!

Tom

Well i went out today and had 0 problems with the new line. no breaks,memory,nothing. i will be leaving it on this time. thanks for all the replies once again guys. and as a few people have stated, always have an open mind. everything doesn't work on the first try. i still like my stren, but if trilene happens to be on sale i won't think twice about picking some more of it up.Tight lines everyone!

I still use Big Game for a-lot of applications,it has never let me down.If the line was new I would check your guides.

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I've never fished any other mono than Trilene. For the price, performance and availability, I see no reason to even try another brand. I know the general consensus is to change your line often, but I finally just took some 17lb off my one casting reel yesterday. It's been on there for 2 years at least. No memory problems, no breaking issues, nothing. The only reason why I actually took it off was because I had used so much of it that I was spooling on some of my casts with bigger baits.

Check out the Sufix Elite mono at your local DSG. They always. Have it on "sale", down to within $0.50 of Trilene XL. I have not used the new Trilene, but I used the old stuff for years, and the Sufix is distinctively better.