Power Pro Vs Spider Wire "Ultracast" Question

[skiptomylu]

OK I have been using Power Pro for a pretty long time now and like it a lot. I have tried the different spider wire products since it came out and have also used Fire Line as well as several other braids. I had finally decided Power Pro was the best braid and like it even the hi-vis yellow that I use most.

Then the new lines making their entry this year are said to be better than Power Pro. I don't yet know what I think about the new Spider Wire "Ultracast" & new Fire Line "Crystal". I do have one spool of 300 yards of "Ultracast" to see if I think it's better or even equal to Power Pro. I have no Fire Line "Crystal" yet, but I am fascinated by it since it's the first translucent braid and that alone will probably get me to buy some to try, LOL!

What has been said to me about both new lines... "Ultracast has a higher pick count (weaves per inch) than Power Pro or any other braid on the market. Ultracast will cast further than other brands too".
Then "Fire line Crystal has the obvious benefit of being translucent but also casts very well from a bait caster or a spinning reel".

OK now the question... Has anyone here tried either and if so what is your thoughts on the lines I am talking about? If you have tried either please tell me what you think of it.

[Barnacle Bill]

I have tried a lot of them and agree about Power Pro being the best. I got tired of cutting my hands up (my fault) so I started using 6lb Sufix mono and really like it. But I see that Sufix has come out with a super line and I'm tempted to try it. If I could remember to grab a rag when I get hung up I'd probably stayed with Power Pro. LOL

[skiptomylu]

I have tried a lot of them and agree about Power Pro being the best. I got tired of cutting my hands up (my fault) so I started using 6lb Sufix mono and really like it. But I see that Sufix has come out with a super line and I'm tempted to try it. If I could remember to grab a rag when I get hung up I'd probably stayed with Power Pro. LOL

Boy do I know what you mean about them cuts, just can't break that stuff without protecting your hands for sure.