Picked up my first braided today. Got some Fireline 30 lb for fishing the messy stuff on the B/C. Realized when I got home its alternating green/green 'tracer' line.

Whats the deal with that ? Any drawbacks ?

I'll be buzzbaiting,jigging, and frogging with it. I noticed knot tying and line cutting this stuff is quite different.  

Hope I like it ! Looking forward to giving it a toss.

Mark

It is easier to see than Fireline Braid. That is why I bought it.

man,

where's dodgeguy.....

he loves this stuff......

im sure he'll give you all the pro's of the line when he finds this thread.

(and a nice pic to )

...a lot of people here really like the stuff, and apparently it is supposed to be a very good braid.

although i have never tried it...............................................im still stuck on suffix braid, and no complaints thus far.

This is what I've heard about the "Fireline Tracer braid".

Pro: visibility for line watchers

Cons: tends to absorb & hold a lot of water

color fades quickly

i use the regular braid.the only difference is the colors.the line doesn't hold any more water than any other braid.i have not found it to be an issue.the regular braid holds it's color better than any other.i cannot speak for tracer braid on that point.

Great replies. Thanks guys.

I can see where the line might be tough to see without the tracer.

Glad its OK. Thought I gaffed my selection. Saw alot of good remarks on Fireline but didnt notice the tracer feature on some of them.

Sure strange cutting it.

Mark

As far a cutting the supelines, there are scissors marketed for that purpose or you can just get the kid's safety scissors made by Fiscar.

Posted by: dodgeguy      Posted on: Yesterday at 6:02am

i use the regular braid.the only difference is the colors.the line doesn't hold any more water than any other braid.i have not found it to be an issue.the regular braid holds it's color better than any other.i cannot speak for tracer braid on that point.

....huh,  i guess i was confused?

for some reason i thought you used the tracer,

but i realize it is the regular now......

.....still no pic man?!?!

....now im more confused than ever