bkohlman Posted January 14, 2014 Posted January 14, 2014 If you like to use co-polymer line, tell us why and what brand. As always, thanks for the information! Quote
Preytorien Posted January 14, 2014 Posted January 14, 2014 I use P-Line's CX Premium on one of my outfits. I seem to have great luck with it. I use the KVD Line and Lure and it makes a good line even better. I bought it a while back thinking it was pure Flourocarbon, but rather it was a co-polymer. I thought at first I wouldn't care for it as much as Flouro that I had used, but in my experience it seems to be a versatile line with great strength, knots, and manageability. 1 Quote
War Eagle 44 Posted January 14, 2014 Posted January 14, 2014 I agree P-Line CX is great for spinning gear IMHO and I use nothing but P-Line CXX on any of my baitcasters that don't have braid. My main reason for using this line is the plain & simple bottom line fact that it just doesn't break. Fantastic copoly. 1 Quote
Jaheff Posted January 14, 2014 Posted January 14, 2014 I have two baitcasters with Izorline Platinum in 10 and 12. I also use it as leader line in 15 and 20 on other reels. Good stuff, cheap and available at all my local sporting good stores. 1 Quote
bigfishbk86 Posted January 14, 2014 Posted January 14, 2014 For my spinning outfits that don't have fireline on them I use 8lb CXX, and on my baitcasters that don't have braid on i use 20, 15, or 12lb CXX depending on application. I don't use any floro (probably the only guy here), just not a fan and its way too expensive for what it is. I love CXX because its manageable with line conditioner and literally tough as nails. 1 Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 14, 2014 Super User Posted January 14, 2014 P-Line and Yo-Zuri Hybrid seem to be most popular with the BR membership. 1 Quote
Super User kickerfish1 Posted January 14, 2014 Super User Posted January 14, 2014 My favorite was Gamma. Now I don't fish the hybrid lines as much anymore. If I had to pick one today Yo-zuri is a solid choice for price to performance. 1 Quote
Super User iabass8 Posted January 14, 2014 Super User Posted January 14, 2014 i don't fish copoly anymore but when i did on a few reels, i used CXX. that stuff is ridiculously strong. Quote
Super User tomustang Posted January 14, 2014 Super User Posted January 14, 2014 We use the use gamma for everything, then they decided to pull out from store shelves so we gave up on them. Went with P-Line and didn't look back. Currently on the C21 line. Quote
Super User K_Mac Posted January 14, 2014 Super User Posted January 14, 2014 I am thinking about trying some other options this year just for grins, but I have been using CXX exclusively for a couple of years now. With a little KVD it is a very good choice in my opinion. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted January 14, 2014 Global Moderator Posted January 14, 2014 P line C21. I use it for moving baits when it doesn't matter if my line stretches. It's very strong, abrasion resistant, and cheap. Quote
Gaerith Posted January 14, 2014 Posted January 14, 2014 I've used 12# yo zuri and was really happy with it. I have some p line cxx on my cranking rod I plan on trying this season, but I have yet to fish it so can't comment. My only complaint about yo zuri is that I have yet to see it in a store locally... Quote
The Young Gun Posted January 14, 2014 Posted January 14, 2014 Someone please quote me, does a co poly line have some sort of invisible element to it? I love my yo zuri 12#. Quote
Super User bigbill Posted January 14, 2014 Super User Posted January 14, 2014 Excalibur Silver Thread co-polymere, yozuri hybrid co-polymer, seem to be the best so far. Why I like co-polymer line? Less stretch, no rubber band, faster hook sets for my older slower reaction. As I get older I have to think in advance. My reaction time isn't like it once was. I'm still lip hooking fish so I'm ok so far. Co-polymer can with stand more abrasions too. The bottom line is less lost fish. If it's improved my shore fishing by 50% less lost fish n tackle it has to help the boaters too. Live long and prosper, fish hard too. Bill Quote
Super User Goose52 Posted January 15, 2014 Super User Posted January 15, 2014 I use Yo-Zuri for nearly all my applications. I do have braid on a few rods, some nylon mono here and there, and flouro on an NRX rod, but by and large I use YZ for most casting and spinning setups. Why? Mostly cost vs. performance. YZ is not necessarily the ideal line for any particular application...but it's a cost effective and "good enough" line for most applications. Strong, good abrasion resistance, inexpensive. I just counted and right now I have line on 51 reels - 32 of those reels have Yo-Zuri. With that many reels ready to go, having a standardized, cost-effective "go-to" line, purchased in bulk, realizes considerable savings... 1 Quote
Super User Darren. Posted January 15, 2014 Super User Posted January 15, 2014 P-Line and Yo-Zuri Hybrid seem to be most popular with the BR membership. These are my brands of choice. P-Line Floroclear and YZH both in green and only use them for leader line. 1 Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 15, 2014 Super User Posted January 15, 2014 I use Yo-Zuri for nearly all my applications. I do have braid on a few rods, some nylon mono here and there, and flouro on an NRX rod, but by and large I use YZ for most casting and spinning setups. Why? Mostly cost vs. performance. YZ is not necessarily the ideal line for any particular application...but it's a cost effective and "good enough" line for most applications. Strong, good abrasion resistance, inexpensive. I just counted and right now I have line on 51 reels - 32 of those reels have Yo-Zuri. With that many reels ready to go, having a standardized, cost-effective "go-to" line, purchased in bulk, realizes considerable savings... WOW! 1 Quote
bkohlman Posted January 15, 2014 Author Posted January 15, 2014 I use Yo-Zuri for nearly all my applications. I do have braid on a few rods, some nylon mono here and there, and flouro on an NRX rod, but by and large I use YZ for most casting and spinning setups. Why? Mostly cost vs. performance. YZ is not necessarily the ideal line for any particular application...but it's a cost effective and "good enough" line for most applications. Strong, good abrasion resistance, inexpensive. I just counted and right now I have line on 51 reels - 32 of those reels have Yo-Zuri. With that many reels ready to go, having a standardized, cost-effective "go-to" line, purchased in bulk, realizes considerable savings... That is a tremendous amount of gear you have! I am guessing top water applications would be one of your non YZ lines Quote
Super User Goose52 Posted January 15, 2014 Super User Posted January 15, 2014 WOW! Hey RW - I started using YZH based on your recommendation. Having a standardized line lets me buy new reels without having to worry too much about line selection. You and the bait monkey = lotta reels... That is a tremendous amount of gear you have! I am guessing top water applications would be one of your non YZ lines Sure- mono for topwater. Also, 14lb and 17lb applications are still mono as I have a lot to use up; eventually, 15lb YZH will probably take over those applications. I also still use mono for 4lb applications. Quote
Super User eyedabassman Posted January 15, 2014 Super User Posted January 15, 2014 My vote goes to Gamma.And you can still buy it at there web site,the last time that I looked! The Black family bought Gamma. 1 Quote
Bjreg3 Posted January 16, 2014 Posted January 16, 2014 Yo zuri hybrid line. Been using it for several years and trust it. 1 Quote
Dr. Watson Posted January 16, 2014 Posted January 16, 2014 Yo-Zuri Hybrid is wonderful stuff, been using it on all spinning equipment. Trilene Sensation is what I've been using on my bait casters that are not using floro. McCoy Mean Green is my backup, I haven't ever had any problems with it, besides it getting stiff when older. Quote
craww Posted January 17, 2014 Posted January 17, 2014 Almost all monofiliments are "copolymers" and fish like a nylon line. Trilene XT was briefly called a copoly. There are different recipes with moderately different behaviors but they all act like a nylon based line. I love hybrid but there are lines that fish with similar characteristics that arent labed a "copoly" on the box. Generally better abrasion resistance = more memory (hybrid, CXX, suffix seige, trilene xt), better handling= nicks up easier and sometimes more stretch (trilene xl, suffix seige, stren easy cast, etc.) with diameters playing a big role regardless of lb test. Seeing people say they like copolymers for this and mono for that is laughable. Bottom line most all nylon based lines are pretty cheap and its no big deal to try a few til you find what you like. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 17, 2014 Super User Posted January 17, 2014 Seeing people say they like copolymers for this and mono for that is laughable. Bottom line most all nylon based lines are pretty cheap and its no big deal to try a few til you find what you like. It seems to me that the OP is asking for guidance from guys that have fished a lot of alternatives through the years. For those of us that have, we have reached some conclusions that might save a newbie a lot of time, money and trouble. Quote
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