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I've got nothing against Fireline, it is my favorite line. Use a ton of it (20 and 30) on conventional reels (and light stuff on small spinners) and used to use the 30 lb stuff on spinning for the same reason (abrasion resistance) you do. Still, when I changed to braid I was amazed at how much farther I can cast and how much better I can feel the plug (fireline gets fuzzy and drags some).
I also suspect Fireline is not the best stuff to use with new guide setups that start small (like a 20 collector). The secret of small guides is that they can force flexible braid into a controlled flow very fast without much added friction thereby allowing you to get it down to small light running guides fast and keep rod tip weight down.. Fireline, even when broken in, is pretty thick stuff that is much less slippery than braid. I'd guess it probably is better handled like mono with a more standard NGC build, maybe starting with a 30 and coning down a bit slower (although I can't say I've tested it both ways).
To get the most out of that 10' stealth something like the VS150/Stella 500) with braid would probably be ideal. The ZB22 you mention weighs close to what the 27 does and I think several ounces more than a VS150.
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