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Originally Posted by staltershoal
what is the diffrence between pp and fireline....arent they both braid? i used to use fireline on my 7foot uglystick and never had a problem, maybe i should go back?
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There is a big difference. Powerpro is a true braid, coated with something to reduce friction. Fireline is a mess of smaller extruded filaments wound together and held with a waxy base material. Powerpro is limper, particularly when new, smaller in diameter, particularly in the line tests over 20# and when used a while, but much less abrasion resistant (like all braids) and much more prone to cut in on itself. Fireline also knots easier (and I think stronger) than Powerpro. Of the two, I find Fireline much more durable and easier to use, all though Powerpro has its advantages in casting distance and deep jigging applications.