I opted for the clear on all my reels, some lakes I fish are slightly stained, some are pretty clear. Also you'll find that the stretch factor is WAY less compared to the Triline, which I used for about 3 months.

First of all, Yo-Zuri Hybrid and Hybrid Ultra Soft are not coated.

Both original Hybrid and Ultra Soft are a bonded blend of

nylon and fluorocarbon:

http://www.yo-zuri.com/Products/ProdLine/Hybrid.htm

In clear water, original Hybrid clear or green are virtually invisible.

In stained water, smoke is a better match. Ultra soft "clear" is white

in all water, the green is a better choice.

Note: I fish all colors, both original and Ultra Soft. I don't really

think it makes any difference. Pick the color that best matches

your rod & reel!

8-)

I use green in the Hybrid and the Ultra Soft.  Have some clear but have never tried it and have not seen any of the smoke color at our local BPS.

Later,