Fireline Recommendations

[Splash]

Wanting to use Fireline on a small overhead for casting lures off a boat and into pelagics.

Recommended fireline strain and brand and leader??

THougths on 10LB CRYSTAL FIRELINE CONNECTED TO 50LB XZOGA CAMO LEADER??

SPlash

[Splash]

Or is briad the way to go.. Recs on these brands for my applciations (also what breaking strain):

Finns
Yamatoyo PE
Daiwa Sensor Tornamont
Flamell PE
Tuffline
Spiderwire Fusion
Stren Super Braid

Pure lure casting only - no bottom bashing.

SPlash

[TheSaint]

I wouldn't use fireline for a overhead as it too stiff & causes alot problems when casting. Get a good PE like Yamatoyo or Flamell & you won't be sorry..

[Splash]

THanks.

I want to put line on an ABU Reo Inshore which has 175yds @12lbs.

I assume these ratings are base don mono - hence what lb braking strain in the Yamatoyo or Flamell and amount shoudl I put on?

Woudl 30lb braid be sufficeint?

Remember - only casting applciation off boat for big macks.

Also, what is an ideal rod (brand name) for this application (how long and how whippy)?

Splash

[goddy100]

Just saw this thread plus your all the others.
Splash, you have offically pwned the tackle thread;D

I don't like spiderwire on baitcaster, for the above reason, too stiff.

You could use bionic braid, platypus braid or finns. There will be others, these are just the ones I am familiar with.

Goddy

[Splash]

thnaks Goddy -- I will try to lay off the intense questoning now.

Your and everone else has really been helpful!

SPlash

[bassfanatic5]

Splash i have been using fireline on all of my baitcasters for the last 3 years and don't have any trouble with the line being stiff, i have found that after a few casts the line tends to soften up a bit. Depending on reel size i use 10 to 14lb fireline pink with a flurocarbon leader.

Cheers Damien

[revs57]

I wouldn't discount the Sufix Performance either not quite as dear as some of the others, but a very reliable braid,
Cheers
rhys

[Splash]

Bass fanatic - does your fireline cut into your spool of line after laying into a heavy fish?

Splasjh

[bassfanatic5]

Never had it happen yet. I have used it out on the reef fishing trips as well as at the dams.

[Little grey men]

I had 10lb Fireline on a baitcaster which would birdnest quite badly. I switched over to Finns braid and I'm loving it. I am yet to get a birdnest with it. The Fireline will soften but until that happens I think the braid is the way to go.