Fireline Ultra on BCs?

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Drakestar
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Fireline Ultra on BCs?

Post by Drakestar » Thu Apr 08, 2021 11:04 am

I'm thinking about ways to get max casting distance out of my P5 I.C.B.M. + Steez A TW HLC combo. I've been running 30lbs Maxcuatro + 16lbs leader on it to bomb giant jerkbaits (Megabass Kanata) and heavy tubes and it's been working well, but my mainline broke a couple days ago and I need to respool anyway. I'm considering giving Fireline Ultra a go instead. Does anybody have good/bad experiences with that line on a baitcasting setup? I've found a good amount of info on it for spinning reels, wondering if it makes sense as a BC mainline to get extra casting distance.

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Re: Fireline Ultra on BCs?

Post by rando » Fri Apr 09, 2021 6:29 am

I had fireline ultra on scorpion mgl and I did not like. I like it on spinning reels because it is “wiry” but it is also the exact reason why I don’t like it on casting reels.
Generally I like stiffer braids on spinning reels and limper braids on casting reels. I seem to get the most distance with my casting reels with Berkeley x9.

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Re: Fireline Ultra on BCs?

Post by 1nutinthewater » Fri Apr 09, 2021 7:35 am

I use fireline ultra 8 on at least a dozen casting reels from 8# for trout to 30# for salmon. Great line and I have never had any problems with it. Yes it is extremely wiry at first but softens after extended use. I need to see the line for most presentations and the Crystal is very easy to see.
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Re: Fireline Ultra on BCs?

Post by RayneStorm » Mon May 31, 2021 2:02 pm

I run it on my bfs reels. I take it out and cast it in a pond with a heavier plug until it calms down and softens up, before I take it out fishing.

Right now, it’s my favorite braid on my bfs reels.

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