This post reminds me of an experience I had working at a sporting goods store in college. A guy about my age came in with his girlfriend looking for some line. As we stood in front of the wall of line and I told him the attributes of each, he girlfriend chimed in, "this looks like a selection of condoms." Puzzled, we both said, "huh?" "You have all different colors, extra-sensative, super-tough, extra-thin and even glow-in-the-dark." I can't buy line now without chuckling.

I stick with Stren for mono and use Power Pro for braided.

I don't use mono except occasionally for trout fishing. Then its Trilene XL. most of the time i'm spooled with PowerPro and a Vanish leader or Straight Vanish. I stick with Berkley most of the time.

Maxima is my favorite, with yo zuri in a close second.

I'm a big Stren Fan!

I'm with Jay. I've never been disappointed with Stren and PowerPro. I think Stren is more forgiving if you don't respool on a conistent basis. I used to have issues with trilene after it'd been used a few months.

i have over 40 rod and reel setups and use different line for different occasions but i like siege and trilene. i've been hearing about viscious fishing line recently and plan to try it out. anyone heard anything about it?

Obviously dependent on situation but for pure strength Maxima, Ultra green if I am worried about visibilty to fish. Fished a ton of brands while working in Alaska and the only line that would hold up to the edge of a boat and wrapping around a jet foot in the hands of an inexperienced angler was Maxima. Can't argue with success

Greenhead: Funny! Thanks....

I love my P-line and save money by having the guys at the local outdoor store load up the reels off a bulk spools. I might add it's that time of year to get your gear ready and you can beat the crowds by getting the reels serviced now.

John,

I switched to braided line last summer on your advice and have loved it. (I'm hard to please).

Prior to discovering P-line I was a Tri-line XL guy.

Greenhead, That's funny!

Stren Original in 8 lb
Trilene XT in 8- it's really worth the slightly larger diameter

I love sufix. It has not failed me yet, and holds fish and knots for a reasonable price. I also use stren. I don't use trilene, because every time i have used it , it failed me by kinking or not keeping the fish.

I like siver thread co-polymer but any good brand name --trilene, maxima etc.etc. are worth using . I like to add a flourocarbon leader. I make my own tapered leaders for Fly fishing and mainly use flourcarbon. As I mainly flyfish wet--- streamers with droppers,I have found that since I switched to flourocarbon leaders my hookups have increased noticably-- might have to do with less streach and the fact that flourcarbon sinks better.
Whatever you have good experiences with is worth using. Good luck!!

I like the Trilene Big Game, seems that it is more abrasion resistant over oyster beds and obstructions. I use Trilene of some type from ultra light up to 50# test, and have had fewer issues than with any other line.

I prefer Berkley Big Game, and Triline Red. I fish Freshwater and inshore saltwater. Berkley line ties on strong, and is tough enough for rocks along the jetties.

I'm with VTbasser - PowerPro and a Vanish Leader. I have caught several double digit bass on that set up in Georgia. I love the feel, no stretch, no twist and it lasts forever.

Trilene 10 lb and 20lb for my bass setups but for trout fishing my ultralight is always rigged with 4lb Maxima and it is the best light line I've ever used. Virtually non visible underwater for those finicky trout and very strong.

P-Line in mistgreen 17 test lb
Fireline in 14 test lb
Spiderwire in 50 test lb
I find that these lines are very good.