Stren Microfuse superline
This new, fused-filament, braided superline is an excellent product. It's somewhat similar to Berkley FireLine (both brands are owned by Pure Fishing). But Clay Norris (shown holding a new package), Pure Fishing's fishing-line manager, tells me it has more and finer fibers fused in a line of similar overall diameter. That means Microfuse has more body and is even better behaved on most reels. The new line also fluoresces bright blue under ultraviolet light (remember the original blue Stren monofilament?), so it's easy to see above the water. To be available in sizes from 2- to 30-pound-test at about $19.00 per 125-yard spool. (stren.com)