I think a test would be a great idea!! I've been putzing around with "super lines" for a while for driftfishing and personally I like ProPower and FireLine. I really think I get better feel than with Mono.. kinda like the difference from fishing mono on a old fiberglass rod vs. fishing mono on an IMX with cut away reel seat. The things you can feel!!

Granted the stretch in mono can be nice for playing fish but I think the increased feel and bomber hookset make up for what you loose.... it took me a while to get drag settings dialed in for the no stretch lines.. I've also started useing my thumb a bit too when playing fish for a little extra control..

Just my $2... wink

Oh and as far as digging into the spool when breaking off snaggs.. i started carrying a 4" chunk of 1 1/4 or 1 1/2 dowling.. take a couple wraps of mainline around it and pull away... no more digging into the spool..

[ 01-03-2002: Message edited by: Sniggler ]
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