Hey guys, all I hear about in this forum is "fireline, 10/4", why? Not to say I don't like Fireline, I used it for years, however now I use primarily PowerPro, and I like that stuff better. It's a round line, whereas Fireline is a flat line (frays easier), it's a little thinner than Fireline, and I've never had any problems with it, unlike a few with Fireline. Again, I'm not bashing Fireline at all, just wondering why it's so popular with you walleye guys?

I agree TMF89. I stopped using Fireline several years ago and now only use PowerPro and Spiderwire. Fireline seemed to create more resistance with the rod guides when casting and thus less distance.

I like it for longlining plugs and for in-line boards on the LOTW as it seems to be a bit more bite-off resisiant than Power Pro when those Jackfish show up. I use Power Pro behind segmented LC. Mono gets the nod for just about everything else I do Walleye-wise.

fiskyknut

I'd used Fireline for a long time, then used PowerPro once and haven't switched back. Like it a lot better so far

I use power pro for fishing bass under docks but I think it fills up with water more vs. fire line because it is round so thats why I use fire line when trolling plugs I think it cuts through the water better!

I use Fireline because of it can be used in multiple applications, has great durability and the sensitivity it offers is superb in combination with a decent rod.

Im a Power Pro guy as well and just have better over all luck with it not binding on itself like I had with Fireline. Both are good lines though. Its a preference thing in my opinion.

I've gotta ask why not fireline? I do use power pro for my line counters but I don't like power pro on any thing I might cast 'cuz it seems to knot up easier maybe I just need to learn how to cast?

Fireline 10/4 = PowerPro 25/6

Fireline little black stain, PowerPro major green stain

Fireline Dyneema, PowerPro Spectra

Fireline thermofused and coated, PowerPro braided and coated

When Fireline first came out, it was ribbon like and frayed and fluffed, but it maintained near equal strength even with little nicks. When PowerPro first came out, it was ribbon like and frayed and fluffed, but it broke as soon as it was nicked. Both lines loses their dyed coating. PowerPro left a big messy stain and can actually spray that onto you. For Fireline to stain you, you pretty much had to rub it onto you. Both lines were stiff fresh and became more flexible through wear.

Since then, both lines have gone through a whole lot of changes and a lot of improvements made to them. Some of the advantages were benefitted from improvements made to line guides and reel designs.

I agree with slipperybob, they've both made improvements and both work well. Personally, Mono has its uses, and so do superlines. It all comes down to your specific preferences...