Copolymer--opinions?

[PourMyOwn]

12 hours ago, basser27 said:

How does McCoy compare to trilene xl? I’ve been a huge fan of trilene XL for years on my spinning reels in 6-8lb test but it does lack abrasion resistance ever since they changed it years back. It’s softer but more prone to nicks on the line , especially the 6lb.

I feel it is more abrasion resistant than Trilene XL. I used the 8 lb (.011) for shad raps and had no complaints. It also casts great. I'm of the belief that if you need line conditioner you need better line. This stuff is really nice. Hope it doesn't get discontinued like my Silver Thread.

[waymont]

14 hours ago, basser27 said:

How does McCoy compare to trilene xl? I’ve been a huge fan of trilene XL for years on my spinning reels in 6-8lb test but it does lack abrasion resistance ever since they changed it years back. It’s softer but more prone to nicks on the line , especially the 6lb.

McCoy is a fantastic line, with the least memory issues I have witnessed in any line. Abrasion resistance is great. It lays out on the water without coils. It’s a nice slick line too, very quiet. I also use it as a leader on braid, and it works well in that application. I was an XL user since I was a kid but switched over about 4 years ago. XL is still a great line tho.

[lavbasser]

7 hours ago, Bluebasser86 said:

Grand Slam Hi-SEAS. Found a bunch at WalMart on clearance for $2 a spool and wish I'd have bought all of it.

Looking  to try this and Gamma.  Been  using Yozuri Hybrid for years but past few spools have been less manageable.

[PourMyOwn]

24 minutes ago, lavbasser said:

Looking  to try this and Gamma.  Been  using Yozuri Hybrid for years but past few spools have been less manageable.

I grabbed a spool of 20 lb Hi Seas at a flea market for 3 bucks. My buddy who throws big swimbaits loved it. 

[plawren53202]

Thought I'd check back in and close the loop on this one. Thanks to everyone who gave suggestions. I ended up getting two spools of Sufix Advance, 8# for my spinning rod and 12# for my baitcaster. I had Berkley Vanish fluoro on both of them. Spooled them up yesterday and took them out for a test drive tonight. So far from an hour on the water I am really impressed with the Sufix Advance. Casting distance was noticeably farther on both rods. In particular my baitcaster combo really shines with the Sufix Advance. And that's going up to 12# from the 10# Vanish fluoro that was on it. I finally spent a few bucks and got a good quality baitcaster combo (Dobyns Fury and Lew's Tournament MP) and tonight with the Sufix Advance on it, it finally locked in to everything that I hoped for it as far as casting distance, smoothness and castability.

 

Unfortunately I can't comment on the stretch factor as compared to the Vanish fluoro, as I didn't catch a single fish on either combo at the crappy overfished public lake I was at. ? I did get a couple of bites tonight and sensitivity of the Advance seemed at least as good as the Vanish fluoro. Going somewhere else in the morning where I would expect to catch a few so hopefully I'll be able to weigh in on the stretch factor.

[garroyo130]

3 minutes ago, plawren53202 said:

Unfortunately I can't comment on the stretch factor as compared to the Vanish fluoro, as I didn't catch a single fish on either combo at the crappy overfished public lake I was at. 

at least you can still fish ... 

[plawren53202]

2 minutes ago, garroyo130 said:

at least you can still fish ... 

Trust me, I'm not taking that for granted at all. Here in the St. Louis area, we have the opposite problem. Since fishing and other outdoor activities are an option, and so many people are either laid off or working from home, EVERYONE is giving fishing a try and every single place I go in the area, from my subdivision HOA pond to local parks and conservation areas, are PACKED.

[dodgeguy]

8 hours ago, plawren53202 said:

Thought I'd check back in and close the loop on this one. Thanks to everyone who gave suggestions. I ended up getting two spools of Sufix Advance, 8# for my spinning rod and 12# for my baitcaster. I had Berkley Vanish fluoro on both of them. Spooled them up yesterday and took them out for a test drive tonight. So far from an hour on the water I am really impressed with the Sufix Advance. Casting distance was noticeably farther on both rods. In particular my baitcaster combo really shines with the Sufix Advance. And that's going up to 12# from the 10# Vanish fluoro that was on it. I finally spent a few bucks and got a good quality baitcaster combo (Dobyns Fury and Lew's Tournament MP) and tonight with the Sufix Advance on it, it finally locked in to everything that I hoped for it as far as casting distance, smoothness and castability.

 

Unfortunately I can't comment on the stretch factor as compared to the Vanish fluoro, as I didn't catch a single fish on either combo at the crappy overfished public lake I was at. ? I did get a couple of bites tonight and sensitivity of the Advance seemed at least as good as the Vanish fluoro. Going somewhere else in the morning where I would expect to catch a few so hopefully I'll be able to weigh in on the stretch factor.

Great choice !!!