Which Line (Sufix, Yo-Zuri, Gamma)?

[Mid-MO]

I'm respooling my reels.  I've got 6 baitcasters.  I've got two 7' MH rods that have Power Pro and 20# mono on them.  I've got a 6'6" ML and a 6'6 MH that have 10# and 15# Seaguar flurocarbon on them.  That leaves me with a couple of 6'6" M (used for spinnerbaits and crankbaits) that I need to put line on.

I've been looking at putting some hybrid or copolymer on at least one of them.  I've looked at Sufix Siege and Elite, Yo-Zuri Hybrid, and Gamma copolymer.  Cost on all of them is similar.  All of them are supposed to be tough with low memory (two most important characteristics for me).  I'm having problems separating them though.  Anyone got any thoughts/suggestions?

Thanks!

[wareagle]

I love the Sufix Siege.  And I have been using it for the last year or so on just about everything that I don't have braid on.  But I must admit that I used a new line called Vicious Fishing Ultimate this past week in Florida.  I fished it in rocks, and piers and docks for all kinds of toothy stuff and it performed magnificently.  

WAR

[KYbass1276]

I like using Gamma myself hasn't let me down yet

[KU_Bassmaster.]

I have used them all.

My Ratings:

1. Gamma

2. Yo-Zuri

3. Sufix

Last year I was using all Yo-Zuri. I had no complaints and thought it was a good line. On one of my set-ups I experimented with other lines not really expecting to find anything better than Yo-Zuri. I tried Sufix and thought it was OK, but still didn't like it as much as Yo-Zuri. It had some slight memory issues the more I used it, but nothing too bad. Then I tried Gamma and was REAL impressed with it. Very manageable, strong, tough, and the biggest thing that jumped out at me was it's casting distance. It just seems to keep going and going. IMO it's a notch above Yo-Zuri across the board.

I am switching to ALL Gamma this year except for my braid set up.

[scbassin]

I have used Yo-Zuri Hybrid & Ultra soft & Gamma. I have never used the Suffix. Of the 3 I like the ultra soft the best. The Hybrid will get kinks in it & the Gamma has a tad more memory than the Ultra Soft.

[Mid-MO]

Thanks, that is the type of info/opinion I was looking for.

[roadwarrior]

Try all three!

On your spinning tackle you will REALLY like #6 Yo-Zuri Hybrid Ultra Soft.

On your baitcasters try the Gamma Copolymer on one and the Sufix on another.

After fishing all of these lines, post a review. I'm interested and I'm sure others would be, too.

[nboucher]

KU, what strength Gamma line are you using? How do the pound-test ratings compare to Yo-Zuri's?

[cabela10]

Mid-MO, I've used Sufix the past 2 years and I love the stuff. If you are looking for a tough mono line that you will use in rocks or wood, go with the Sufix Siege. If you want a nice mono cranking line use the Sufix Elite line. Siege is more for using in cover. Elite is more a structure fishing mono line.

[KU_Bassmaster.]

KU, what strength Gamma line are you using? How do the pound-test ratings compare to Yo-Zuri's?

All I have used so far is 12 and I think I am going to stick with that on most of my set ups, put 10 on my cranking set up, and either 6 or 8 on my finesse set up. BTW- These are all baitcasters

Pound Test Breaking Strength

6 13

8 15

10 17.5

12 20

If you have the Cabela's Master Fishing Catalog ... check out page 135.  They have all the numbers published there.  These numbers are a tad better than Yo-Zuri's.

[Valascus]

Hmmmm...I may have to give this Gamma line a shot. At least it is easier for me to find. I know the BPS here sells in in the store. So far that's been my only gripe about Yo-Zuri...the fact that I have to order and wait forever to get it. And if it's on backorder? Forget about it.

[Rattlinrogue]

I've not used Gamma or Suffix,but I'm sure they are fine fishing lines.I have used Yo-Zuri Hybrid and really like it.When I'm pitching into gnarly wood cover,I'll be using the 20 lb Hybrid on a 7'0" heavy rod.When pitching it comes off smoother than any other line that I've ever used.Great with other applications too.

[BassBeat101]

I currently use the Sufix Elite on all of my reels - I've never had a line break, knot failure is usually due to user error, and very little memory.  I could sleep on it it's so soft.  With that being said, I am going to give the Yo-Zuri Ultra Soft a go this year, just to see how it plays.  I've heard good things, and although it's difficult due to minimal funds, my goal is to experiment a bit more with equipment this year.

Daryl

[squid]

LIKE RW SAID...TRY THEM ALL AND GO WITH WHAT YOU FEEL IS THE BEST.  ALL LINES BREAK UNDER DIFFERENT CIRCUMSTANCES.  I LIKE AND USE GAMMA...6lb - 20lb.  BUT I ALSO USE VANISH WHEN I NEED SOME LINE QUICK FROM A STORE AND NOT TO PRICEY.  I GET GAMMA FOR FREE, BUT HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO EITHER GIVE SOME AWAY WITHOUT THINKING OR JUST FORGETTING TO BRING EXTRA.

[The_Natural]

I've used the Gamma copolymer, and it was a limp and castable line.  There is some stretch in there though; this is something manufacturers can't get around when they soften a line.  I don't mind a little memory, and you will not notice it throwing spinnerbaits.  I'd use a tough line like Yozuri Hybrid or Pline CXX.

[cabela10]

I currently use the Sufix Elite on all of my reels - I've never had a line break, knot failure is usually due to user error, and very little memory.

Daryl

If you NEVER had a line break and the knot failures are due to your lack of doing your job tying them.  Why would you experiment with another line?

[Mid-MO]

What knots do you tie with these types of line?

[Mid-MO]

KU, what strength Gamma line are you using? How do the pound-test ratings compare to Yo-Zuri's?

If you have the Cabela's Master Fishing Catalog ... check out page 135. They have all the numbers published there. These numbers are a tad better than Yo-Zuri's.

I took a look at that - what are they using for "line A" and "line B"?

[Guest avid]

I really like the Pline cxx I was using on spinnng gear. but the six lb test is too light for my weed chocked Florida Lake.

I put 10 lb P-line evolution on my new steez 2500 spinning reel.  I'll fish it this weekend, let it break in a little and then give a report on the line early next week.

Now the reel.........................................

[hookem12_0]

Go Sufix or Go Home!!!  My favorite is the Elite.  Lowest memory of any line Ive ever fished.

[Fish Man]

totally    sufix by a long shot however i like the seige but it all depends on wut u fish near or around

[justfishin]

Wareagle,

            I fish the Lower Potomoc a lot in MD,VA,DC area and the Zebra Mussels can kill you that are attached to the spatterdock, piers, etc. How do you think this " Vicious Line " line would hold up? Dura Tuf by Stren and Trilene XT are the two that I found to hold up the best. I don't think you will ever find a line that is impervious to these razor sharp shells but, I am always looking for something better. Any thoughts?

[Hale]

You should definitely try out the Vicious line. The flouro is especicially resilient to abrasion and the mono will beat most all other brands. And the line memory is very minimal. I have been using this stuff for a little while and I prefer it hands down over any other line.

I actually got picked up on their team a little while back and they sent me a big box of different lines/sizes. I ended up passing them out to some local shops and buddies (FW & SW). Now they are all ordering this stuff!

[jonnylee82]

Sufix is great; it has very low memory, casts far, knots don't slip, and it's abrasion resistant. That being said, I'm switching my mono to Gamma Copolymer. I've found the Gamma to be a little better in all categories. It's clearer like FCs, but it handles more like monos.

For crankbaits, I'm sticking with Sufix because I like the amount of stretch it gives.

[KYbass1276]

I prefer Gamma myself and just to let anyone who uses or wants to try it,  BPS has a deal buy 2 get one free just stocked up myself today