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I have used the original Tuf-Line and the Tuf-Line XP.  I experienced nothing with either of them that would keep me from buying some more.  They both cast well, have proven to hold up well under extensive use and come in colors I can see.  IMHO, money well spent.

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I tried some 15#XP on a spinning reel and it was terrible. It kept digging into itself and it seemed every other cast stopped in midair because it was caught on itself. Maybe it'd do fine on another type of reel.

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I have XP in 30lbs on a Sahara 3000 and 50lbs on my Citica.  More supple and smoother than PP, definitely quieter going through the guides than PP.  It's my favorite braid and it's pretty cheep too!

I've used nothing but Tufline Plus and Tufline XP, for about 8 years now.

To be totally honest, I think all braided spectra lines are great, but Tufline is also a great value. I also like that it comes available in white, which is much easier to see at your end. Then, since I always use a mono or fluoro leader anyway, I'm not concerned with visibility to the fish.

Sure, I could use a different brand of braided spectra... but why ? I've had nothing but excellent success using Tufline, and the price is right :) (okay... so I'm sponsored by them too ;)

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Fish

My only experience is with 15# on my spiining reel used for jig and bobber, steelhead set up. It comes off the spool really well, lays down nice and it floats, thus the reason for the application. I'm not changing. Good product. 

Hey Flippin, that's kind of trippy to hear.... I have only caught a few small Steelead, and that was by accident. I'd love to get into some big ones some time though !

Anyway, I have heard guys say that Steehead are SOOO spastic when hooked, that non-stretch braided line can be very detrimental to ones success. Of course not having any experience with Steelhead, I thought to myself.... Well that would suck, if it were true. As I won't use stretchy, kinky, coily mono for anything. Heck, I'd sooner skip the Steelhead fishing.

Nice to hear that it can actually work for Steelhead too ;)

Peace,

Fish

Come on Fish Chris, confirm my suspicions that PP and Tuf line are made in the same factory in Colorado.I had an old package of PP and a new Tuf Line and they are made in the same town. Then I saw their breaking strengths are the same... The new Package of PP doesn't have an address on it.

Hey Flippin, that's kind of trippy to hear.... I have only caught a few small Steelead, and that was by accident. I'd love to get into some big ones some time though !

Anyway, I have heard guys say that Steehead are SOOO spastic when hooked, that non-stretch braided line can be very detrimental to ones success. Of course not having any experience with Steelhead, I thought to myself.... Well that would suck, if it were true. As I won't use stretchy, kinky, coily mono for anything. Heck, I'd sooner skip the Steelhead fishing.

Nice to hear that it can actually work for Steelhead too ;)

Peace,

Fish

I have to disagree. Not to hijack the thread, the rod used, Lamiglas XMG96JS are 9'6" rated for 6 to 12 test and are forgiving Kind of like glass crankin rods. My buddy and I got four the other day. His where natives, both over 14 pounds and they never jumped. My hatcheries were about 8 to 9 and did cartwheels. Never lost a fish. Braid has it's place for sure. I like the Tuff Line so far and will apply it in bassin this year.

PS, When the lake is 41 degrees you fish for what bites.

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