YO-ZURI HYBRID? 2024
donbeatya reply :
Is this stuff any good. PROS/CONS. Im not talking about the soft stuff just the regular hybrid.
Quitlimpin reply :
Excellent line. It's on most of my rigs that aren't flouro or braid. Handles really well & lasts forever. Good abrasion resistance & knot strength. Can't really say anything bad about this line at all.
bmad reply :
It is the only line I use
tritz18 reply :
I know everyone is going to get on me about this but I really don't like yo-zuri hybrid. I used on it multiple occasions and it worked great, but then after a number of outings I had problems with the line breaking farther into the spool. I don't know its just my opinion but I wouldn't get it. Maybe others have had good experiences with it but I sure haven't. It was very abrasion resistant but I didn't like how it broke, as for sensitivity it was alright but not incredible
adclem reply :
Yo-Zuri Hybrid line is AWESOME!!! It is pretty much all I use. No problems with it on BCs and my one spinning reel. My other spinning reels have the Ultra Soft.
The best of both worlds, fluorocarbon and mono combined together, not mono coated with fluorocarbon. Great strength, great abrasion resistance, excellent feel and it is very manageable as well, not to mention pretty reasonably priced.
Later, 
Micro reply :
Best compromise line out there. It is pretty much all I use. I even use it for fishing frogs.
It is almost as limp as mono, and more limp than fluoro. It has significantly less stretch than pure mono, but more than braid. It breaks higher than its test weight. Knot strength is great. I've never had a fish break off on YZ Hybrid. It transmits vibration very well.
As I said, it's the best compromise line going.
CWB reply :
Best all around line out there. For spinning, try Ultra-Soft.
roadwarrior reply :
Spinning tackle: #6 (.010" diameter, 11.9 lb breaking strength)
Baitcasting gear: #12 (.013" diameter, 19.5 lb breaking strength)
Treat with KVD Line & Lure Conditioner to improve overall performance.
Me like!
8-)
Raul reply :
P-Line CXX ----> uproots stumps
Youzuri Hybrid ----> slices stumps in half
tentimesover reply :
I've tried braid and I've tried fluorocarbon (several brands) and the Hybrid is the best of the lot for bait casting. I use 15 lb test. I bought the clear because I couldn't find green. Someone above mentioned line breaking down in the reel. I've had this problem too; however, it doesn't seem to have anything to do with the line. It's still a mystery to me.
roadwarrior reply :
I suspect the breakage down in the spool is a result
of professional overruns. Hybrid is a bonded nylon/
fluorocarbon copolymer. Fluorocarbon is a crystal and
the line will "crack" when knotted in a backlash. These
weak spots appear as kinks in the line which can be
seen and felt. That line must be replaced.
8-)
ShawnCorreia reply :
Listen to Roadwarrior..this man knows! Use the line conditioner especial when tying knots so it dont heat up. I run the hybrid on 3 out of 9 tournament rods. I have proven that it gets "bigger bites" Fishing Senkos with Dad he catches 5 bass under 2 lbs using stren mono. I catch only 3 bass.....al three over 5lbs! on the hybrid that is big for RI.
Oh yeah .. and ALWAYS check your line and retie often!
KYntucky Warmouth reply :
I really like it for my spinning gear. It's extremely limp and quiet strong. I use P-line on baitcasters for the extra strength but this is a good compromise between strength and manageability on any set-up.
Tin reply :
QuoteListen to Roadwarrior..this man knows! Use the line conditioner especial when tying knots so it dont heat up. I run the hybrid on 3 out of 9 tournament rods. I have proven that it gets "bigger bites" Fishing Senkos with Dad he catches 5 bass under 2 lbs using stren mono. I catch only 3 bass.....al three over 5lbs! on the hybrid that is big for RI.Oh yeah .. and ALWAYS check your line and retie often!
I bet you would catch even more if you used true flouro. ;D
roadwarrior reply :
No, I have used Clear, Green and Smoke.
The line performance is identical, regardless
of the color.
8-)
Scorpio reply :
I love it for baitcasters. I have had trouble with it on spinning reels.
The Yankee Fist reply :
I think it's the best all around line out there for the average bass fisher. Big thanks to roadwarrior again for his recommendation.
I run the green soft 6lb on my spinning rig and it's amazing line. Abrasion resistance is outstanding, feel and performance are great.
Just get gloves to break it if need be because it is REALLY strong. REALLY REALLY strong. ;D
Also, at first, be a little less aggressive setting the hook than with mono because it takes up quicker and has less stretch.
I.rar reply :
it is a copolymer , correct?
i ended up picking up a small spool of 6lb cxx because i can never seem to find the hybrid in any stores i go to except BPS which is a few hour drive from me now. is there any other copolymer that compares?
and as far as line color , i made the switch from clear colored line to green and havnt had any problems. i can barely see it when it hits the water. clear line i can easily see it making me think the fish can too. i also think it looks great on my reels.
adclem reply :
Yes, Yo-Zuri is a true copolymer line. In my opinion it is far superior to P-Line CXX. To me it casts better and has a lot less memory.
Later,
Raul reply :
QuoteYes, Yo-Zuri is a true copolymer line. In my opinion it is far superior to P-Line CXX. To me it casts better and has a lot less memory.Later,
That 's cuz CXX is for uprooting stumps and Hybrid is for slicing them in half, different applications.
Teal101 reply :
I have my frog setup with 15lb hybrid. Haven't hit the water with it yet but casting in the backyard has yielded great results. Abrasion resistant, casts smooth, spools on nice.
I have a 12lb spool as well and if this stuff impress's me even more on the water I will definitely be spooling up my other casters with it and buying some 8lb for my spinners.
Although I think any line would be an upgrade to my vanish ;D
BTW mine is the green stuff.
adclem reply :
QuoteQuoteYes, Yo-Zuri is a true copolymer line. In my opinion it is far superior to P-Line CXX. To me it casts better and has a lot less memory.Later,
That 's cuz CXX is for uprooting stumps and Hybrid is for slicing them in half, different applications.
That is funny! Uprooting or slicing the choice is yours. I like slicing much better!lol
Later,
scbassin reply :
I have been using it for several years with no problems. I use it on all my reels. The breaking strength is higher then the lb. test on the package so I can get by with a smaller dia. line & stay within the line wt. for the rod.
burleytog reply :
Don't fish it in rocks.
roadwarrior reply :
QuoteDon't fish it in rocks.
I don't know why not. The Tennessee River is carved through
"The Rocks From Hell". I have no issues with Hybrid and consider
the line highly abrasion resistant, as advertised:
http://www.yo-zuri.com/Products/Prodline/Hybrid.htm
8-)
scbassin reply :
I fish rock dikes around the damns on Santee Cooper & have no problem. I also think the line is very abrasion resistant.
burleytog reply :
QuoteQuoteDon't fish it in rocks.I don't know why not. The Tennessee River is carved through
"The Rocks From Hell". I have no issues with Hybrid and consider
the line highly abrasion resistant, as advertised:
http://www.yo-zuri.com/Products/Prodline/Hybrid.htm
8-)
I guess the rocks in the Holston and Watauga Rivers must be from double hell.
Hybrid is good open water line. I used the 12 lb. for a couple of months deep cranking rock. Re-tying every fourth or fifth cast is not my idea of abrasion resistant line.
A move back to CXX 8 lb. cured those problems.
When it comes to abrasion resistance, CXX is up here ->
And Hybrid is down here ->
Micro reply :
I have no problem with abrasion resistance, either. Rocks, concrete dams, rebar, old pilings, rip rap. Yo Zuri is highly abrasion resistant.
retiredbosn reply :
Quoteit is a copolymer , correct?i ended up picking up a small spool of 6lb cxx because i can never seem to find the hybrid in any stores i go to except BPS which is a few hour drive from me now. is there any other copolymer that compares?
Hybrid is a true copolymer as far as being different molecularly different components. However and this is important, NO OTHER COPOLYMER LINE, IS A TRUE COPOLYMER, it is just different monofilaments mixed together. Hybrid is the same as many other manufacturers flouro, there are a few manufacturers that just coat mono in flouro and call it floro. It is vitally important for us as consumers to really investigate their options as there are no industry standards for fishing line.
Koop reply :
They actually had this stuff in the clearence bin at gander mountain for 6 bucks a spool. I picked up a spool of 12# to try it out. I normally run PLINE CX (not CXX) as my copoly.
NewAngler reply :
I just picked this up for my set up. I have a BC but picked chose the 8# test... Is that not enough you guys think?
Micro reply :
8lb Yo-Zuri Hybrid breaks at 12 lbs. Think of it like this: It's 12lb test line with 8 lb test diameter.
I use 8lb test with my Daiwa Sols for finesse fishing, topwaters and lighter crankbaits. But I'd use if for t-rigging moderate sized baits, too.
Boaz reply :
I cant get it to stop tangling, it might be because it really cold, but i don't know.
WRB reply :
10 year old thread....but Yo-Zuri hybrid still has users who swear by it instead of at it.
Check the line diameter verses lb test, Y-Z H is one of the largest diameter line on the market, diameter increases memory.
So....spinning or casting? Lb test using?
Tom
Burke reply :
On 1/27/2019 at 9:45 AM, WRB said:10 year old thread....but Yo-Zuri hybrid still has users who swear by it instead of at it.
Its alive ? Just go one size down on those Yo-Zuri. If i go at 12lbs. I would get a 10lbs Yo-Zuri.
newyorktoiowa57 reply :
Recently I have had a lot of problems with breakage, but for a while I swore by it. Trying out so P-line for next season.
FishTank reply :
I like Hybrid as well but I have heard a story about this line that I can not corroborate.... If it is old (not sure how old) even if it is well stored, it will become brittle faster than most lines. The way you can tell supposedly is the line turns milky white on the spool.
Also, this line above 8lb on spinning gear can be a pain. I only use 6lb on spinning gear, 12lb and 15lb on baitcasters.
zell_pop1 reply :
On 8/17/2009 at 7:50 AM, tritz18 said:I know everyone is going to get on me about this but I really don't like yo-zuri hybrid. I used on it multiple occasions and it worked great, but then after a number of outings I had problems with the line breaking farther into the spool. I don't know its just my opinion but I wouldn't get it. Maybe others have had good experiences with it but I sure haven't. It was very abrasion resistant but I didn't like how it broke, as for sensitivity it was alright but not incredible
This is what happened to me too. Guess it is a problem with fluoro lines. If I were to use it again I would stick with 10lb test it casts better/less backlashes but still strong per diameter .
NorthernBasser reply :
Curious they don't make this in a green color.
I've always used clear lines for clear water, and green line for stained/dirtier water. Am I overthinking things as far as green being better/less visible in non-clear water?
georgeyew reply :
On 1/29/2019 at 12:27 PM, NorthernBasser said:Curious they don't make this in a green color.
I've always used clear lines for clear water, and green line for stained/dirtier water. Am I overthinking things as far as green being better/less visible in non-clear water?
They used to have green, smoke and pink in addition to the clear. But I think the clear is all that is left.
Angry John reply :
This after many years is the line I trust and return to. 6lb on a daiwa 2000 spinning reel 10 on a sol/alphas 12 or 15 on bait casters and 20 on a dobyns 806 for baits up to 6 oz.
FishTank reply :
On 1/29/2019 at 12:27 PM, NorthernBasser said:Curious they don't make this in a green color.
I've always used clear lines for clear water, and green line for stained/dirtier water. Am I overthinking things as far as green being better/less visible in non-clear water?
I still have some of the smoke and green in 6lb. It is not in the best condition but it works great for backing.
georgeyew reply :
On 1/30/2019 at 7:21 AM, FishTank said:I still have some of the smoke and green in 6lb. It is not in the best condition but it works great for backing.
Not in the best condition? Did it become brittle?
N Florida Mike reply :
I still use it some. It seemed to be great when I first used it , but I have had several breaks lately with it. Seems to need to be re-spooled more often.
Lately Ive been trying trilene again . I like the strength of it, and it casts fairly well, but gets too many bird nests.
moguy1973 reply :
I've used it but unless you do use Line and Lube it gets really curly if you don't use it for a while. I prefer P-Line CX Premium. I've found it's just as strong and inexpensive and it doesn't curl as much as the Yo-Zuri.
FishTank reply :
On 1/30/2019 at 10:10 AM, georgeyew said:Not in the best condition? Did it become brittle?
No, it's just old. I bought a bunch of the 600 yard spools at BPS about 10+ years ago. I think they were about $2 a spool. I missed placed a couple of spools that fell behind my work bench. I moved the bench a few years ago and found them.
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