I just spooled two spinning reels with Berkley Crystal and would like to hear from those who have used that line. Is there a better fused line for spinning? How does fused line compare to a braid on spinning equipment?

To me, it seems that it works about the same.  I like the fireline crystal for throwing lucky crafts and other jerkbaits.  Once I jerk it down and get it to where I want it to suspend, I can let it set a while and the line, being very visible above the water works asa strike indicator.

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Fused Fireline is a 4 strand line. I have more faith in a 6/8 strand line.  I believe Sufix fuse is an 8 strand fused line, but doesn't come in a hi-vis color.  My favorite spinning line is Spiderwire Ultra-Cast... 6/8 strand line with a decent coating.

steve

Crystal will work fine on a spinning reel - no memory, very round, and very soft.  I've used it on spinning reels for several years.

I used 14/6 in smoke and crystal for casting spoons and plugs for trout and salmon and had great success with it.  It gets a little "fuzzy" with use, and the crystal can stain in colored water.  Sub freezing conditions caused me to switch back to mono for this, but I see no reason it wouldn't work well for bass.

Crystal will work fine on a spinning reel - no memory, very round, and very soft. I've used it on spinning reels for several years.

I guess our frame of reference is different... I find it works very well on spinning gear IF you manually close the bail and give the line a little tug before you cast.  I find fused Fireline to be quite flat and because of the coating, not particularly soft.  It does soften as you break it in. 

steve

Crystal will work fine on a spinning reel - no memory, very round, and very soft. I've used it on spinning reels for several years.

I guess our frame of reference is different... I find it works very well on spinning gear IF you manually close the bail and give the line a little tug before you cast. I find fused Fireline to be quite flat and because of the coating, not particularly soft. It does soften as you break it in.

What size?  I used 10-15lbs for my spinning gear?  I agree it softens as you break it in, much like Suffix.  Maybe they changed how they make it as I haven't used it for a few years now?

I have been using 15 pound crystal on my spinning setup for a year now and love it! I have know problems with it.

fireline braid is far superior.

fireline braid is far superior.

What a generic statement , expand on your statement so people better understand what you're trying to say.

fireline braid is far superior.

Cortland Master Braid is even more superior.  That fireline stuff is outdated.

12 carriers > 9

That fireline stuff is outdated.

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Stealing a play from the master's own playbook - nice.

fireline braid is far superior.

What a generic statement , expand on your statement so people better understand what you're trying to say.

doesn't fray.is rounder.lasts longer.cats better on casting reels.

fireline braid is far superior.

Cortland Master Braid is even more superior. That fireline stuff is outdated.

12 carriers > 9

More carriers = weaker line.

fireline braid is far superior.

Cortland Master Braid is even more superior. That fireline stuff is outdated.

12 carriers > 9

More carriers = weaker line.

why is that?anything i have ever heard about textiles is that when they use higher thread counts the fabric gets stronger.

JF... I believe you have that backwards.

steve

Do a little research, and you'll find some interesting, and enlightening results.  Florida Sport Fishing will be a starting place.

i tried it dont like the stuff at all .it gets hairy like and i had trouble with it breakin on me when i was settin the hook use in swim baits , i have now switched to power pro and love the stuff