PLine CX Premium

[heathen]

Anyone here use PLine CX Premium line?

If so whats your thoughts on it as far as memory? abrasion? tearing off since it seems to be smaller diameter than other brands of same # test line.

[fourbizz]

I love CX premium, I use it for alot of things. Very small diameter, and breaks way above the line rating. Doesn't have the best abrasion resistance, but there is enough for me to use it in open water or light cover situations.

[heathen]

I love CX premium, I use it for alot of things. Very small diameter, and breaks way above the line rating. Doesn't have the best abrasion resistance, but there is enough for me to use it in open water or light cover situations.

Thanks, I mainly fish shallow rocky rivers for small mouth so now I am kind of skeptical since you say the abrasion isnt that good.

[fourbizz]

I didn't say it was bad, that is actually what I prefer for smallmouth fishing, because it has such a small diameter. When I want more abrasion resistance I use CXX Xtra strong, but the added abrasion resistance come with a huge jump in diameter. Premium has good abrasion resistance, just not as much as other lines. If you are really worried about it, look into Pline's new evolution line. Same diameter as CX, but much higher abrasion resistance. I love this line, however, it is not flourocarbon coated, which might be important to you.

[heathen]

The flouro coating isnt what is important, I am just looking for something, with good abrasion resistance and a smaller diameter line, and also not to bad memory wise, especially for on my spinning tube rods.

Baitcasters I dont worry as much about the memory on, but on the spinning rods I do.

Thanks for the info.

Tommy

[fourbizz]

Sounds like Evolution is worth a try to me. I'm liking it alot and it has already found its way on a few of my dedicated technique reels. Good luck man!

[heathen]

Thanks fourbizzle,

How easy is the evolution to see above the water? Been trying to find some pics of the line but can only find the box. Says its smoke sliver so I am thinking it will probably be pretty visable above the water.

[fourbizz]

pretty visible, although i think it blends well underwater. I've been using it on highly pressured-ultra clear waters and have been pleased. I'm using it as a replacement for Xtra strong, but I go up a line rating with it. My dad is real hard of sight and he had no problem tying knots with it.

[heathen]

Thanks man. Sounds like about what I been looking for.

[roadwarrior]

Try #6 Yo-Zuri Hybrid Ultra Soft  and you will NEVER use P-Line again.

[heathen]

RoadWarrior,

I been using Yo-Zuri Hybrid for the last couple years and Yo-Zuri ultra soft last year. I like them very much, never really had a problem with them, just looking to try something new this year.

[roadwarrior]

If you find something you like better, PLEASE send me an PM. I am always interested in something better.

[fourbizz]

I used Yo-Zuri for awhile, I use ONLY P-line now.

[lubina]

I use CX in every set I cast a treble hook lure with, except jerkbaits, I just love the handling, the smaller diameter and the toughness.

I have the Evolution 25 lbs for my heavy swimbaits, so far so good but I can't say it is better than CXX.

[FishTank]

I have tried YoZuri Hybrid a few times in #10 and it was just OK.  I have been using P-Line Flouroclear based on a bait shop sales guy recommendation.  No complaints so far.

[flippin4it.]

      P-line has given me nothing but problems. The Flouroclear breaks on the hook set and CXX is like fishing with a slinky.

     Take RW's advise and stick with the Yozuri. If you feel the need for something tougher,try a braid. Like Power Pro.

[mike bat]

well i dont wanna bash yo zori ,,, but i tryed there line ... and to say the least i didnt like it at all .... p-line cxx and cx are a huge step up IMO  ;D

[HPBB]

I use the P-line floroclear on most of my reel and have not had many problems with it. I do like to use "reel magic" on it. (like I do with Yo-zuri Hybrid) It really helps the line preform better.

[Supermat]

Roadwarrior,

 Your comment about P-Line seems a little ignorant to say the least. I USED to use Yo-Zuri quite a bit of the time but have since switched to P-Line. I understand your decision to use YoZuri, its nice stuff, but its not the best for all situations. (or any in my opinion) I understand you're a good fisherman, I'm suprised that you'd be so stuck on something like that. Maybe you should give CX Premium a try... might change your mind.

To get back on subject, I LOVE Premium. I use the 10 lb to dropshot, darthead, etc... because you can get away with the larger line weight due to diameter. If you're concerned about abrasion resistance just upsize the line weight (it will still be a smaller diameter than most other lines) The ONLY thing I don't use the premium for is cranking and frogging for obvious reasons. Other than that 10-30 lb covers all my various needs.

[roadwarrior]

Ignorant? :-[ That seems a little harsh.

Man, it's just an opinion. I fished P-Line exclusively for several years, mostly CXX and Floroclear. Then I discovered Hybrid and fished it for a couple of years, but still fished CXX on my striper rod.  Last winter I started fishing Hybrid Ultra Soft and have been VERY happy with it. Still, this year I have experimented with several other lines (Triple Fish, Maxima and Gamma) and in 2007 I'll probably try some other brands, maybe the P-Line CX Premium. So far the Yo-Zuri Ultra Soft is still my preferred line.

[Supermat]

Did not mean to be harsh. By no means do I consider you to be ignorant, just that statement. I'm always caught off guard when people say that a product won't work for someone since every product works for somebody. The CXX is an excellent line... for certain things but under 90% of circumstances that Premium is phenomenal and just blows it away. I wouldn't be using the Premium if I didn't have full faith in it, both Fourbizzle and I have landed DD's on it in VERY ROCKY conditions, to me that speaks volumes about a line's capabilities. I respect your opinion and I'm glad to hear that you are experimenting to find what you feel is the best for you. My apologies if my original statement came across too harsh.

Matt

[heathen]

The ONLY thing I don't use the premium for is cranking and frogging for obvious reasons. Other than that 10-30 lb covers all my various needs.

Just kind of curious as to why you dont like it for cranking? To much stretch? Sink rate?

[The_Natural]

[/Did not mean to be harsh. By no means do I consider you to be ignorant, just that statement. I'm always caught off guard when people say that a product won't work for someone since every product works for somebody.quote]

It's just any time the word ignorant is used, it generally comes off bad, regardless of context.  Yozuri and Pline are both high quality lines, but like a few others, I tried Yozuri but like my Pline better.  The Ultra Soft Hybrid is strong, castable, and abrasion resistant, but the line appears milky white instead of clear, especially when compared side by side to the Pline CXX in crystal clear I use.  Stren and Trilene's clear lines are the same way, and look more white than clear.  The fish may not even care, but my confidence lies in lines I perceive to be invisible.  Hybrid is the thickest line per rated test than any other line I have seen, but I don't consider this a big deal if you know how to properly select a line for each technique based on diameter.  You just have to go down a line class or two (and probably why RW uses 6# for soft plastics on his spinning rod, which is essentially a 10lb line).

[Supermat]

I don't like to crank with the line for one main reason... stretch. Or rather, the lack of it! Everyone has their preferences but for me I want a line with some give when I am pounding rocks for big fish. That give is what keeps the hooks in place. For my cranking I use the P-Line CXX and for frogging I use their Spectrex. For everything else, be it jerkbait, blade, spoon, worm, etc... I use the Premium.

[roadwarrior]

Both Yo-Zuri Hybrid and Hybrid Ultra Soft #6 have a diameter of .010" which is exactly the same as 6 lb test Ande Premium. Although there is no technical definition or industry standard for diameter vs. pound test rating, Ande Tournament might be the best proxy. This line is IGFA certified for pound strength and is credited with more World Line Class Records than any other.

If Ande Tournament is the standard, Yo-Zuri #6 would equate to approximately 9 lb test line. However, when compared to most other brands, this would either be equivalent to most 6 or 8 lb test lines.

Ande Tournament:

6 = .0086614"

8 = .0098425"

10 = .0118100"

Back on topic;

On your recommendation I will give the P-Line CX Premium a try. What pound test are you recommending for general use on a baitcaster?