Fireline vs. Microfuse

BigBassin144 · 05-18-08, 08:44 PM

Which do you prefer. I plan on using it for dropshot on a Shimano Crucial Dropshot 7'2" M rod that I'm buying as soon as I get paid for mowing grass and stuff. It will be my main line with a fluorocarbon leader. I'd be u sing the Fireline Crystal in 14lb or Microfuse in 12lb with either 10lb or 8lb leader. Just too many choices nowdays, cause there's always braid I could use as well.

Thanks,

BB

Buzz Wing · 05-18-08, 08:55 PM

The Microfuse is used in coordination with a black light, for night fishing. Why not just use Power Pro?

-Buzz

BigBassin144 · 05-18-08, 08:57 PM

Microfuce also floresces in daylight.

BB

zooker · 05-18-08, 09:02 PM

here clear is the water?? i like fire line -it don't like me- i use stright up braid on my shakey head set up..i thing i have learned with the shakey head is 6-8 pound test is just and excuse to lose fish..i use 10 pound braid..

nuff said

zooker

Buzz Wing · 05-18-08, 09:06 PM

If you plan to Drop-Shot just Hudson, go with braid, it don't matter in that mud slough. I still don't see a need for fluorescent line though.

-Buzz

BigBassin144 · 05-18-08, 09:15 PM

Buzzie, dropshoting isn't gonna do ya much good in Mudson. I'm mainly gonna use it on the reservoirs west of toledo and for smallies in St Clair and Erie is we ever get a nice enough day to go out.

BB

BigBassin144 · 05-18-08, 09:16 PM

I was originally planning to put straight 8lb Fluoroclear on my DS rod, but after reading an article the other day that was talking about using 10-14lb mainline then 8-10lb fluoro leader. I did want something a bit more sensitive than the Fluoroclear too.

BB

Buzz Wing · 05-18-08, 10:12 PM

Be careful on Erie man. If you're only running a 15 HP, you'd better be aware that them storms blow in fast! My buddy and I get after it out there sometimes and he never goes farther thans three-five miles and he has a 50 horse.

-Buzz

BigBassin144 · 05-20-08, 06:49 AM

guys, one more quick question. How is the sensitivity of these (fireline and microfuse) compared to that of braid?

Thanks again,

BB

Bender · 05-20-08, 09:09 AM

I used Fireline Crystal last year and I liked it, but it did wear out.
On one dropshot rod I have straight Fluoro and on another I have braid with a Fluoro leader. Each one has advantages I guess, not sure which I like better.
I think that it is something you need to figure out which way you like it best.

05-18-08, 08:44 PM	#1
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Fireline vs. Microfuse Which do you prefer. I plan on using it for dropshot on a Shimano Crucial Dropshot 7'2" M rod that I'm buying as soon as I get paid for mowing grass and stuff. It will be my main line with a fluorocarbon leader. I'd be u sing the Fireline Crystal in 14lb or Microfuse in 12lb with either 10lb or 8lb leader. Just too many choices nowdays, cause there's always braid I could use as well. Thanks, BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

05-18-08, 08:57 PM	#3
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Microfuce also floresces in daylight. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

05-18-08, 09:02 PM	#4
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	here clear is the water?? i like fire line -it don't like me- i use stright up braid on my shakey head set up..i thing i have learned with the shakey head is 6-8 pound test is just and excuse to lose fish..i use 10 pound braid.. nuff said zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

05-18-08, 09:15 PM	#6
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Buzzie, dropshoting isn't gonna do ya much good in Mudson. I'm mainly gonna use it on the reservoirs west of toledo and for smallies in St Clair and Erie is we ever get a nice enough day to go out. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

05-18-08, 09:16 PM	#7
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	I was originally planning to put straight 8lb Fluoroclear on my DS rod, but after reading an article the other day that was talking about using 10-14lb mainline then 8-10lb fluoro leader. I did want something a bit more sensitive than the Fluoroclear too. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

05-18-08, 08:55 PM	#2
Buzz Wing BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hudson, MI Posts: 1,219	The Microfuse is used in coordination with a black light, for night fishing. Why not just use Power Pro? -Buzz

05-18-08, 09:06 PM	#5
Buzz Wing BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hudson, MI Posts: 1,219	If you plan to Drop-Shot just Hudson, go with braid, it don't matter in that mud slough. I still don't see a need for fluorescent line though. -Buzz

05-18-08, 10:12 PM	#8
Buzz Wing BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hudson, MI Posts: 1,219	Be careful on Erie man. If you're only running a 15 HP, you'd better be aware that them storms blow in fast! My buddy and I get after it out there sometimes and he never goes farther thans three-five miles and he has a 50 horse. -Buzz

05-20-08, 06:49 AM	#9
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	guys, one more quick question. How is the sensitivity of these (fireline and microfuse) compared to that of braid? Thanks again, BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

05-20-08, 09:09 AM	#10
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	I used Fireline Crystal last year and I liked it, but it did wear out. On one dropshot rod I have straight Fluoro and on another I have braid with a Fluoro leader. Each one has advantages I guess, not sure which I like better. I think that it is something you need to figure out which way you like it best.

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