Braided line color loss

[macojoe]

When I used Fireline it always went silver in one season, I just striped the line and put it back on in reverse, Now all new line again, after second season just throw away.

Spiderwire Stealth hold the color good and I have never worried about it.

But as has been said I don't think it matters if you are useing a long enough leader.

[baldwin]

For a few years, I just tied direct with Fireline, no leader. No problems with new line or faded line, as far as getting fish to strike. Leader is convenient for preventing cutoffs and for hauling large fish to shore without slicing fingers.