Yo-Zuri Hybrid Or Ultra Soft For Spinning Rigs? 2025

WCCT reply :

What do you guys prefer? I am going to buy a bunch of Hybrid for some of my baitcasting rigs but I was also wanting to try it out on one of my spinning rods. This will be on the rod I use for tubes, darter heads and other light applications. I use 8lb Invisix right now. I was thinking of trying out the 6lb hybrid. Is this a good choice? Thanks.

birdy reply :

I use the 6lb hybrid for multiple spinning applications. I have had few if any complaints.

BrianinMD reply :

Either one is a great choice, if I was buying specifically for spinning I would go with the ultrasoft but use hybrid on spinning gear also without issue.

Goose52 reply :

I would have normally followed the convention of using regular YZ Hybrid on BC reels, and Ultrasoft on spinning. BUT, like many of us on the board, I took advantage of the killer deal on Ultrasoft at $25/1lb spool at "The Longfin" - I now use Ultrasoft on both BC and spinning - it works great on both.

I'm now obviously committed to Ultrasoft since I bought over 25,000 yards of it ...

bassin is addicting reply :

i use the ultra soft exclusively. 8lb. i love it! i do use the KVD line conditioner on it...and it helps. i think it has more memory on some of my reels due to the smaller size of the spool.....but once it is treated with the KVD it works like a dream...couldn't be happier after 3 seasons with it.

MrSwimJig reply :

Both are great, but I prefer the Ultra Soft in 8 and 10lbs test.

.ghoti. reply :

On a recent trip to the Tennessee River with Kent, he spooled up my two spinning reels with #6 Hybrid. We did this after the first day when one the guys told me I would catch more fish if I got rid of that blue fluorescent mono line (Trilene XL) when fishing clear water. I have to say it did make a difference. I was catching fewer fish than everybody else the first day, but on the second day, with the new line, I stayed with "em.

But, that was all about the line color and visibility in those conditions.

I've used one of the rods since. Hybrid is a bit more sensitive than Trilene XL. A plus factor. Abrasion resistance is better. I've been walleye fishing a tailwater area that is all rock, and have had to retie a lot less using Hybrid. Another plus factor.

A big minus factor is the memory. When using a moving bait, like a small crank or spinnerbait, memory is not an issue. Keep some tension on the line and it's fine. Let any slack develop and it coils up like a slinky. And yes, it was treated with KVD when we spooled it up, and retreated before the walleye trips.

I will probably replace it with something else. But I'm waiting until after our White River trip in early March. I want to try this line for trout, drift fishing, before making up my mind about it. I like the extra feel and abrasion resistance, but hate the slinky. If I decide to swap it out, I intend to try Ultra-Soft. It's supposed to behave better.

But I will also have the spare spools for each reel filled with XL.

flippin and pitchin reply :

I have not used the Ultrasoft because the Hybrid has worked so well for me the last two years, I can't see changing. 25,000 yards ? That's 14.27 miles of line. That should get Goose through almost a whole season.

Goose52 reply :

On 1/26/2012 at 9:13 AM, flippin and pitchin said:

.....25,000 yards ? That's 14.27 miles of line. That should get Goose through almost a whole season.

Maybe even a couple seasons!

roadwarrior reply :

On 1/25/2012 at 8:34 AM, .ghoti. said:

On a recent trip to the Tennessee River with Kent, he spooled up my two spinning reels with #6 Hybrid. We did this after the first day when one the guys told me I would catch more fish if I got rid of that blue fluorescent mono line (Trilene XL) when fishing clear water. I have to say it did make a difference. I was catching fewer fish than everybody else the first day, but on the second day, with the new line, I stayed with "em.

But, that was all about the line color and visibility in those conditions.

I've used one of the rods since. Hybrid is a bit more sensitive than Trilene XL. A plus factor. Abrasion resistance is better. I've been walleye fishing a tailwater area that is all rock, and have had to retie a lot less using Hybrid. Another plus factor.

A big minus factor is the memory. When using a moving bait, like a small crank or spinnerbait, memory is not an issue. Keep some tension on the line and it's fine. Let any slack develop and it coils up like a slinky. And yes, it was treated with KVD when we spooled it up, and retreated before the walleye trips.

I will probably replace it with something else. But I'm waiting until after our White River trip in early March. I want to try this line for trout, drift fishing, before making up my mind about it. I like the extra feel and abrasion resistance, but hate the slinky. If I decide to swap it out, I intend to try Ultra-Soft. It's supposed to behave better.

But I will also have the spare spools for each reel filled with XL.

Let's replace it with some fresh line. I think I have 4 or 5 miles left!

The #12 is still unopened. If you want to spool up some baitcasters,

bring them with you. I'm not exactly sure how many miles of line we

have on the spool, but we won't run out!

Goose52 reply :

There's just something comforting about saying that you have "x" number of miles of line...

grimlin reply :

Hybrid Ultra soft stretches quite a bit.....Lost a lot of fish in the rivers with that line.

On 1/25/2012 at 8:34 AM, .ghoti. said:

On a recent trip to the Tennessee River with Kent, he spooled up my two spinning reels with #6 Hybrid. We did this after the first day when one the guys told me I would catch more fish if I got rid of that blue fluorescent mono line (Trilene XL) when fishing clear water. I have to say it did make a difference. I was catching fewer fish than everybody else the first day, but on the second day, with the new line, I stayed with "em.

But, that was all about the line color and visibility in those conditions.

I've used one of the rods since. Hybrid is a bit more sensitive than Trilene XL. A plus factor. Abrasion resistance is better. I've been walleye fishing a tailwater area that is all rock, and have had to retie a lot less using Hybrid. Another plus factor.

A big minus factor is the memory. When using a moving bait, like a small crank or spinnerbait, memory is not an issue. Keep some tension on the line and it's fine. Let any slack develop and it coils up like a slinky. And yes, it was treated with KVD when we spooled it up, and retreated before the walleye trips.

I will probably replace it with something else. But I'm waiting until after our White River trip in early March. I want to try this line for trout, drift fishing, before making up my mind about it. I like the extra feel and abrasion resistance, but hate the slinky. If I decide to swap it out, I intend to try Ultra-Soft. It's supposed to behave better.

But I will also have the spare spools for each reel filled with XL.

Try P-line CXX next time on one set up and compare.....You won't pick up any more yo-zuri after that. I have one more spool of yozuri hybrid US that I'm not sure I'm going to be able to use up.Not saying yo-zuri is horrible line,but when compared to P-line CXX in the same line diameter...P-line CXX wins out.

.ghoti. reply :

Kent, if you have #4 to spare, I'd like to to try that on one rig. Particularly on the White River, trout fishing. I normally have my ML spinning rig loaded with #6 and the spare spool has #4. My other, heavier spinning rig has #8 with a #6 on the spare spool. Since I only have two spinning rigs, this spooling gives me a little extra versatility.

I'd like to leave the heavier rig alone, and try the less visible YZ line at Trophy Country this year. Some of the pits at TC are very clear, and the fish can be very line shy at times. I can see the smoke colored YZ being a real advantage there. Fishing braid, or any highly visible line, at Trophy Country can put one at a definite disadvantage.

BrianinMD reply :

Grimlin, I tried CXX on one of my 6lb test setups, it lasted two trips before I threw it all out and went back to Yozuri. Kept breaking off fish during the fight that should not have been lost.

grimlin reply :

On 1/27/2012 at 1:38 AM, BrianinMD said:

Grimlin, I tried CXX on one of my 6lb test setups, it lasted two trips before I threw it all out and went back to Yozuri. Kept breaking off fish during the fight that should not have been lost.

I've never had a problem with P-line CXX.....I can't say the same with Yo-zuri. Different strokes for different folks I guess.I'm going strickly to p-line this year.

I've heard of people having problems with P-line CX....which a line I do not use and can't comment on.

roadwarrior reply :

I never actually fished the CX, but I thought maybe I just bought a "bad"

spool. Mine was #8 (.009" diameter) which I could break easily by hand!

grimlin reply :

On 1/27/2012 at 2:02 AM, roadwarrior said:

I never used it, but I thought maybe I just bought a "bad" spool.

Mine was #8 (.009" diameter) which I could break easily by hand!

How are you guys even breaking this stuff? This line is by far some of the tougher lines on the market! I pulled in a 20 pound tree stump with it twice...pulling it in by hand so I wouldn't snap my rod. Only complaint with P-line can be managibity,but that's to be expected since this line is somewhat tough. I spray down with KVD and so far no problems on my side.

roadwarrior reply :

I edited my post, I was talking about CX. Original P-Line is tough as nails!

.ghoti. reply :

grimlin, I tried CXX once, but not on a spinning rig. It lasted for one day before I removed it. Manageability is MUCH more important to me than brute strength. CXX had way too much slinky for my taste.

BrianinMD reply :

For me it was 6lb test on a spinning setup, managebility was okay after being treated. The issue I had was breaking off fish, not huge fish just 16-17 inch fish. I tried a couple different knots, which did not help. The final straw was two fish lost on fresh knots in a tourney.

Wish Yozuri I can foul hook large carp and not breakoff.

JIGFISHERMAN. reply :

It seems like the reels you use can make a difference. Me personally though, I've used 8lb YZ hybrid on spinning in the past and was more than happy with it.

I'm switching to 6lb. Not because there was anything wrong with 8lb, but because it is that much smaller in diameter. And it's still strong, and doesn't break at 6lb

shootermcbob reply :

I am partial to #6 yozuri hybrid ultrasoft on spinning gear. It is my favorite line. Absolutely no issues. Not as happy with #12 or even #10 on baitcasters, but still good line at a great price.

bugman reply :

On 1/24/2012 at 10:01 PM, Goose52 said:

I would have normally followed the convention of using regular YZ Hybrid on BC reels, and Ultrasoft on spinning. BUT, like many of us on the board, I took advantage of the killer deal on Ultrasoft at $25/1lb spool at "The Longfin" - I now use Ultrasoft on both BC and spinning - it works great on both.

I'm now obviously committed to Ultrasoft since I bought over 25,000 yards of it ...

I've only used ultra soft on both BC & spinning. 12# on BC & 8# on spinning reels. Is there any advantage to using Hybrid over Ultrasoft on BC reels? I will be respooling all my reels this spring and would appriciate any feedback before I buy the line.

Darren. reply :

I have tried down to 4lb Hybrid, and 6 lb UltraSoft on spinning gear. Don't like spooling spinning gear with anything but braid now. That said, I prefer Hybrid to UltraSoft. Don't like the milky appearance of the latter. Is a decent line though, just my pref.

Goose52 reply :

The usual recommendation for using regular Hybrid on BC reels is based on the belief that it's stronger and more abrasion resistant than Ultrasoft, and that any line stiffness and/or memory are more easily addressed on BC reels than spinning reels.

Yo-Zuri has the average breaking strength of regular YZ Hybrid listed in a chart on their web site. However, there is no breaking strength listed on the Yo-Zuri web site for Ultrasoft (at least I've never found it). Oversight or does YZ not want to go there? My personal gut feeling is that Ultrasoft probably does have a lower abrasion resistance and breaking strength than regular Hybrid. But, Ultrasoft is still most likely stronger and has more abrasion tolerance than most nylon monos, and, at the price I got it at, it's been a tremendous value. I never use any sort of line treatment like KVD or whatever on Ultrasoft, but as has been mentioned in this thread - many people do use line conditioner on regular Hybrid.

Darren. reply :

On 2/22/2013 at 10:46 AM, Goose52 said:

The usual recommendation for using regular Hybrid on BC reels is based on the belief that it's stronger and more abrasion resistant than Ultrasoft, and that any line stiffness and/or memory are more easily addressed on BC reels than spinning reels.

Yo-Zuri has the average breaking strength of regular YZ Hybrid listed in a chart on their web site. However, there is no breaking strength listed on the Yo-Zuri web site for Ultrasoft (at least I've never found it). Oversight or does YZ not want to go there? My personal gut feeling is that Ultrasoft probably does have a lower abrasion resistance and breaking strength than regular Hybrid. But, Ultrasoft is still most likely stronger and has more abrasion tolerance than most nylon monos, and, at the price I got it at, it's been a tremendous value. I never use any sort of line treatment like KVD or whatever on Ultrasoft, but as has been mentioned in this thread - many people do use line conditioner on regular Hybrid.

Have often wondered that myself about UltraSoft given the lack of mention by the makers.

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