Just spooled on some Sunline Shooter Defier

[BrianMDTX]

After reading a lot of reviews on BR and on the Internet, I decided to try some Sunline Shooter Defier for my main Texas rig set-up (Daiwa Fuego FGCT100XS on a Falcon Lowrider All ‘Round Fast LFC-7MHF). It’s 15 lb. test (0.013”). I have been using 12 lb. Berkley Big Game (0.014”) so it’s just a bit smaller in diameter for a slightly stronger line. It’s dark green, which should do well in the pond I fish. 
 

I will say from just spooling it and tying on a 4/0 Gamakatsu EWG, it seems a bit stiffer. Seemed easy to tie knots with, which I guess is due to its purported slipperiness. 
 

[BrianMDTX]

Fished with it for ten minutes just to check it out. Seems to cast rather well and was more supple in the water than I thought it may be. I read one review that said not to use an Improved Clinch knot as the line is very smooth and they don’t hold well. That’s 90% of the knots I tie for terminal tackle. I was casting an 5” X-Zone True Center Stick on a 4/0 EWG with a 3/16 oz. tungsten bullet weight and the distance was very good. I “hooked” a large branch that at first I thought was a nice bass (it seemed like it fought a bit lol). I was able to reel it in and release the hook and the knot held fine, but we’ll see how it fares when I actually hook a bass with it. 
 

All-in-all, I’m pleased with it at this point. 

[Motoboss]

I fish all braid with leader if necessary but have seen many pros/club anglers use Sunline lines. If I went to a non braid line I would definitely try out Sunline products.

 

[FishTank]

I am definitely a fan of this line. It's long lasting and the stretch is just right for crankbaits.  

[Susky River Rat]

37 minutes ago, Motoboss said:

I fish all braid with leader if necessary but have seen many pros/club anglers use Sunline lines. If I went to a non braid line I would definitely try out Sunline products.

 

I spooled up some sunline sniper FC after always running braid. Great line but I ended up taking it off and going back to a braid to leader combo. I just prefer the feel of braid. I hate that disconnected feel I get from other line types.