Crankbait line - Yo-zuri Ultrasoft vs. Sunline Defier Armilo

[Havock]

I'm looking to purchase line for a couple of identical spinning rod setups for crankbaits between 1/4 - 1/2 oz.

The rods in question are 6'6" Moderate Fast Fenwick's, and the water here is crystal clear (if that matters).

These are the lines/diameters I was considering:

 

Yo-zuri Hybrid Ultra Soft #6 / Mist Green  /  .10 in.  | .263mm diameter

Sunline Shooter Defier Armilo 11lb / Grey / .108 in. | .274 mm diameter

 

Any opinons/suggestions are welcome!

[FishTank]

4 minutes ago, Havock said:

I'm looking to purchase line for a couple of identical spinning rod setups for crankbaits between 1/4 - 1/2 oz.

The rods in question are 6'6" Moderate Fast Fenwick's, and the water here is crystal clear (if that matters).

These are the lines/diameters I was considering:

 

Yo-zuri Hybrid Ultra Soft #6 / Mist Green  /  .10 in.  | .263mm diameter

Sunline Shooter Defier Armilo 11lb / Grey / .108 in. | .274 mm diameter

 

Any opinons/suggestions are welcome!

I would say no to both. 

 

I use to use Ultra Soft and I liked it for years but all of sudden the current version started to break easily.  I tried multiple spools for a few years and decided to give up.  

 

I just started using Defier Armilo and it is a stiffer line, IMHO.  Regular Defier, though, is awesome.  Soft line that casts a mile.  I have been using 13lb and 17lb on casting gear and love it for crankbaits. 

 

On spinning gear though, I like Trilene XL 100% FC 6lb. 

[FryDog62]

I’m not a fan of the Ultra Soft but really do like the Hybrid.  I think either Yo-Zuri Hybrid in similar diameter or Sufix Advance Mono would work very well.  

[Tywithay]

I think both are too thick to really enjoy on a spinning reel, but I'd go with armilo out of the two.

[MN Fisher]

I have one of my spinning rigs set up for cranks and have Yo-Zuri Hybrid on it. Long as you use a good line conditioner (KVD is my choice) it's very manageable and I don't have issues.

[mc6524]

I would suggest you abandon mono all together.  I would go with fluro and I’m personally impressed and have used Yozuri topknot fluro.

[craww]

Of the two- the Yozuri. I used to use the #6 ultra soft for small shallow cranks in streams and rivers...it was pretty good line... ideally (as Fishtank already mentioned) the regular defier is much, much better however. Expensive, but just a joy to use.

[Wildbillb]

I thought ultra soft wasn't made anymore

[MN Fisher]

7 minutes ago, Wildbillb said:

I thought ultra soft wasn't made anymore

Well, Yo-Zuri doesn't even show it on their site...so this is probably correct.

 

I found one place that still has some - but only in 12# - so if you want it, get it now before it's all gone.

https://fishsoutheastern.com/products/yo-zuri-fishing-line-600-yard-10-lb?variant=13518670856236

[dodgeguy]

I love Sufix Advance Mono but wouldn't use it on a spinning reel. I would use Sufix elite mono .