Used a lot of different lines in my time. Usually it boils down to cost vs performance, but not ever time. When drift fishing for steelhead, I use Izorline Yellow so I can see my line early in the morning and late in the evening. The color DOESNOT bother the fish! For leader I alternate between UG & Izorline. 10 lb. main line 8 lb. leader. Mike 8 lb. UG vs. Izorline and it has a larger diameter. There always seems to be a compromise between casting ability & abrasion resistance! Raft-Cat