Copolymer Fishing Line? 2024

*Hank reply : 

What is the purpose of copolymer line?

Just wondering.

Thanks!

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aavery2 reply : 

Copolymerization allows the blending of multiple polymers to get some of the best properties from each.  

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*Hank reply : 

Wow that's cool I'm deffenetly going to get some!

What brand do you recommend?

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aavery2 reply : 

  On 12/3/2014 at 8:31 AM, *Hank said:

Wow that's cool I'm deffenetly going to get some!

What brand do you recommend?

I use Pline CX, many here like Yo-Zuri Hybrid, another one that I like is Silverthread.   There are a lot of good copoly lines that are inexpensive.  If you a looking for help choosing one, tell about how you will use it, baits, weights, environment and other details, and I am sure someone will be able to tell you which one is the "Best".

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Darren. reply : 

Do you plan to use this straight spooled, or as 

a leader tied to braid, or other mainline?

 

If you're going to use it straight on spinning or 

baitcasting gear, try some line conditioner as 

some of the copoly brands can be rather springy 

and jumpy off your spool in coils.

 

I don't think anyone is truly qualified to say what 

line is "best" as that is entirely subjective to that

person's opinion.

 

I've tried a number of copoly brands and like 

Yo-Zuri Hybrid and P-Line Floroclear the best.

That's me, you can do a search and find others 

who hate the Floroclear line... experience matters.

 

Pick one and try it out.

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*Hank reply : 

Wow thanks for the tip!

I would probably just straight spool it and there's nothing I hate worse than line manegment problems...

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illinifan4152 reply : 

I highly recommend McCoy Mean Green. Fantastic line at a fantastic price! 

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Bluebasser86 reply : 

I use copolymer for most of my moving baits because it stretches and provides shock absorbency but is extremely abrasion resistant. 

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TrippyJai reply : 

McCoy Mean Green is the way to go if you don't want any line management.

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roadwarrior reply : 

Try a few different brands, they are all fairly inexpensive. 

I just purchased 600 yards of Yo-Zuri Hybrid on sale for

$8.99. I also picked up 1500 yards of Izorline for $16.99.

Then another 20% off and free shipping with some additional

purchases.

 

 

 

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thehooligan reply : 

I like yozuri hybrid and pline cxx in smaller diameters, max 10lb. Floroclear up to 12lb. Those three lines work great for me.

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WRB reply : 

Copolymer isn't a hybrid monofilament line! Yo-Zuri hybrid is 2 polymers co extruded; nylon core with FC outer jacket. Copolymer is 2 polymers mixed together in a compound or bipolymer, then extruded into a monofilament line.

P-Line FluoroClear is a hybrid, P-Line CXX is a copolymer, 2 different processes.

Tom

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John G reply : 

  On 12/3/2014 at 8:47 PM, thehooligan said:

I like yozuri hybrid and pline cxx in smaller diameters, max 10lb. Floroclear up to 12lb. Those three lines work great for me.

How strong is the Floroclear?

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aavery2 reply : 

  On 12/4/2014 at 3:44 AM, WRB said:

Copolymer isn't a hybrid monofilament line! Yo-Zuri hybrid is 2 polymers co extruded; nylon core with FC outer jacket. Copolymer is 2 polymers mixed together in a compound or bipolymer, then extruded into a monofilament line.

P-Line FluoroClear is a hybrid, P-Line CXX is a copolymer, 2 different processes.

Tom

Pline CX is fluorocarbon coated copolymer.  

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thehooligan reply : 

  On 12/4/2014 at 4:08 AM, John G said:

How strong is the Floroclear?

I think its a pretty strong line. Just not as strong pound for pound as hybrid and cxx. Floroclear is a smaller diameter line and easy handling, that's why its my goto for finesse. I've landed a 5lb pike on 6lb line, and a 10lb+ muskie on 10lb. The green mist color is great in slightly stained/clear water too...

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John G reply : 

  On 12/4/2014 at 4:15 AM, thehooligan said:

I think its a pretty strong line. Just not as strong pound for pound as hybrid and cxx. Floroclear is a smaller diameter line and easy handling, that's why its my goto for finesse. I've landed a 5lb pike on 6lb line, and a 10lb+ muskie on 10lb. The green mist color is great in slightly stained/clear water too...

Thanks! I am going to buy some 12# to try out for jigs n worms.

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WRB reply : 

  On 12/4/2014 at 4:13 AM, aavery2 said:

Pline CX is fluorocarbon coated copolymer.

Yes, FloroClear CX Premium is a hybrid.

Tom

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roadwarrior reply : 

Floroclear is one of the worst lines I have ever fished. After several beak-offs on multiple spools,

I finally gave up. ALL of the breaks were while casting. The line is very manageable and I wanted 

it to work, but it didn't for me.

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CWB reply : 

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

What he said. Hated floroclear. Tried Yo-Zuri Hybrid some years ago and haven't looked back. Strong as heck, pretty manageable and abrasion resistant. Have used 15 lb. on spinning gear for skipping with no issues.

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*Hank reply : 

Is McCoy mean green good for deep cranking ?...

What pound test would you recommend?

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TrippyJai reply : 

  On 12/4/2014 at 1:20 PM, *Hank said:

Is McCoy mean green good for deep cranking ?...

What pound test would you recommend?

 

I use 10lb for cranking, but I don't crank deeper than 12 feet.

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HoosierHawgs reply : 

Does anybody have experience w/Berkley Iron Silk?

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The Fisher reply : 

I use Silver Thread AN40 which is very thin, limp, and hasn't coiled at all on my spinning reel. It is very strong. It casts a mile and knots hold really well.

If you want an abrasion resistant line, look at Silver Thread Excalibur.

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Nick49 reply : 

I have seen the basic "characteristic differences" between braid, fluoro and mono.  Can someone explain the unique characteristics associated with P-Line copolymers or Mean Green?   (i.e. stretch, line management, buoyancy, knot holding, etc.)  Thanks.  

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roadwarrior reply : 

P-Line CXX

 

40% stronger that stated (#10 = #14)

Tough as nails

The memory of an elephant

 

 

 

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ChrisWi reply : 

  On 12/8/2014 at 7:54 PM, roadwarrior said:

P-Line CXX

40% stronger that stated (#10 = #14)

Tough as nails

The memory of an elephant

enlighten me on the memory of an elephant lol.

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EmersonFish reply : 

  On 12/4/2014 at 4:08 AM, John G said:

How strong is the Floroclear?

I know some others have said they had problems with it breaking. This surprises me. I have used it quite a bit and can't recall it ever breaking. In fact, getting it to break when I needed it to was a problem at times. It's plenty strong, but a little stretchy. Definitely more manageable than a lot of comparably priced lines that I would consider "strong."

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plumworm reply : 

I have used P-line cxx for many years on my crank and spinner bait reels. As said by one of the Mods, the strength to diameter ratio is second to none . Cxx is my go-to. 

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craww reply : 

  On 12/5/2014 at 9:06 PM, jakob1010 said:

Does anybody have experience w/Berkley Iron Silk?

It casts real nice. Some complained about its abrasion resistance. Dont recall having issues with the one spool I had but Id be cautious.

Yozuri Hybrid is my go to. Some have tried to argue on here that line conditioner doesnt effect it. Ive noticed liberal use of it the night before GREATLY improves handling.

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supreme reply : 

8 lbs gamma spinning & 12 lbs for casting green I also love the yo Zuri hybrid 6 lbs & 12 lbs line.

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roadwarrior reply : 

  On 12/9/2014 at 3:36 AM, ChrisWi said:

enlighten me on the memory of an elephant lol.

 

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spincastman reply : 

 Flouroclear is an  outstanding line ...I also love iron silk as the new version may be the best on the market ....I fought a 32 inch musky on 6 lb with no problem.Great castability , no memory, and  very very strong.Love it on my spincast reels and makes a great inline spinner line as well as cranks but can be used  for anything. Some find it a little  stretchy but for me I say ....so????? Nothing wrong with stretch  ...a fabulous line.

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K_Mac reply : 

I am a big fan of P-Line CXX. While it does have some memory, it is no worse than YoZuri Hybrid in my opinion. Either line benefits from the use of KVD Line and Lure. Both lines are great values and are worth trying.

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The Fisher reply : 

Silver Thread AN40 in 6# is on two spinning set ups.

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Turkey sandwich reply : 

I've cursed Hybrid as a main line before (though, at the time I wasn't familiar with line conditioner), but have grown to love it as a leader coupled with braid.  I like fishing it as a leader versus mainline for a few reasons.

 

- it's still pretty low visibility compared to mono

- with braid, it still provides a lot of sensitivity but with a bit of a cushion for reaction baits and can help keep treble hooks pinned to the fish. 

- it's d**n near indestructible.  12lb carries a 17+lb breaking strength and can be fished through sandpaper covered in razor blades.  

That said, as a main line...

it's memory can be crazy and without aggressive use of line conditioner, you may be pulling backlashes and birds nests for days, potentially damaging the line and your patience. Also, it's not going to cast nearly as well as braid.  

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Bankbeater reply : 

I have used Yo-Zuri hybrid and P-Line CXX.  I have had no issues with either of them.

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TxHawgs reply : 

The Yo-Zuri, Silver Thread and Mean Green do they sink or float. I have never fished a co-poly, I currently fish expensive fluros. Guess the only benefit would be stretch for treble baits over fluros correct? Right now for those baits I'm throwing the Sunline Reaction, can anyone think of why I should maybe try a co-poly over it? If it floats I will try it as a leader to braid for topwater instead of the Sunline Reaction leader on braid. Thanks guys.

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BassinLou reply : 

YZ treated with line conditioner is my go to copoly. 

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Mike L reply : 

  On 1/3/2016 at 3:06 AM, BassinLou said:

YZ treated with line conditioner is my go to copoly. 

Ditto 

 

Mike 

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ibobpeb reply : 

I use 15lb Mccoy Mean Green (.015 inches, .381 mm) for small swimbaits and have been very satisfied. Affordable, smooth, supple, abrasion resistant, and no memory. $8.99 for 250 yards now that's value! I have this spooled on my BB1 baitcast reel and Shimano. 

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PAGreg reply : 

Another vote for McCoys. Been using Mean Green. Just ordered a spool of Xtra Clear to try.

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HoosierHawgs reply : 

Interested in the Silver Thread AN40. I could get a 3,000 yard spool for $15 so that seems like a great deal. Does it sink or float? How is stretch and sensitivity? Line handling? For reference I usually use Trilene XL.

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The Fisher reply : 

I use AN40 on spinning reels. Low stretch, very supple, never had a line twist, casts a mile. I'd try it at that price.

Here's some info

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PourMyOwn reply : 

Happy Silver Thread user of over 20 years-I have no complaints. 

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burrows reply : 

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burrows reply : 

  On 12/8/2014 at 7:54 PM, roadwarrior said:

P-Line CXX

 

40% stronger that stated (#10 = #14)

Tough as nails

The memory of an elephant

 

 

 

It's tuff but the memory is horrible not so much an issue with a baitcaster but the stiffnes  of the line I believe comprises the smoothness and lenth of a cast

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Racerx reply : 

I like Fluoroclear and have never had a single issue with it. I decided to try the P-Line CX when spooling up my new Curado.  First thing I noticed was the "springiness" that others have mentioned. I guess I'll see how it is when I finally get to throw it. Fingers crossed.

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Tom18xs reply : 

  On 12/3/2014 at 8:22 AM, aavery2 said:

Copolymerization allows the blending of multiple polymers to get some of the best properties from each.  

so what are the typical properties that makes this line unique?  What is the preferred?  Abrasion? FC coating?

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new2BC4bass reply : 

  On 1/5/2016 at 1:24 AM, HoosierHawgs said:

Interested in the Silver Thread AN40. I could get a 3,000 yard spool for $15 so that seems like a great deal. Does it sink or float? How is stretch and sensitivity? Line handling? For reference I usually use Trilene XL.

 

Don't remember what I paid for my 3000 yard spools, but pretty sure it was quite a bit more than that.  I think you should grab a spool.  I've got 12# on several reels and like it so far.  Also have 8# on a couple b/c reels.  Don't use any line conditioner on it.  Last year was my first time using AN40.  Working great so far.  Got to try a small spool of Mean Green.  Lot of people like it.  So many good lines, so little time. 

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DaleGribble reply : 

I love pline floroclear as well. Use it for cranking and trigs and soft plastics. Castability is great, sensitivity is good, line memory is not an issue especially with line conditioner. Never had a problem with it. 

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HoosierHawgs reply : 

  On 1/19/2016 at 11:56 AM, new2BC4bass said:

 

Don't remember what I paid for my 3000 yard spools, but pretty sure it was quite a bit more than that.  I think you should grab a spool.  I've got 12# on several reels and like it so far.  Also have 8# on a couple b/c reels.  Don't use any line conditioner on it.  Last year was my first time using AN40.  Working great so far.  Got to try a small spool of Mean Green.  Lot of people like it.  So many good lines, so little time. 

I just figure buy what works for a good price. That's why I've mostly stuck with Trilene for everything that's not contact or frogs. So I think I will go ahead and give the AN40 a try especially for the price.

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