Trilene vs. Stren, Powerpro vs. Stren Super Braid

rrw4258 · 03-02-06, 07:21 PM

What is your personal preference, Stren or Trilene for all around fishing?
What is your personal preference, Powerpro or Stren Super Braid for all around fishing?
Thanks

Ryan

PowerBass · 03-02-06, 07:27 PM

Trilene beats Stren

Stren was a good line for the time I used it, power pro handled better, but I dont like braid. Get a fused line, I hear they are better

JB · 03-02-06, 07:28 PM

I like trilene and just spooled up with powerpro, so I'll let ya know how it works for me , I've never used it before but got lots of recommendations from the gang here....

Denny_K · 03-02-06, 07:34 PM

Trilene here too I have always trusted it...never had any probs. with it,Stren on the other hand I didn't like it at all.JB is nice enuff to let me spool up a sample of the powerpro when I get my new rod at BPS...so I will give my imput too....cya Denny

Futurepro22 · 03-02-06, 08:15 PM

i'd rather fish stren than trilene.. i've had problem with trilene... but now I switched to GAMMA b/c the stuff out performs all!!! and as for braid go with Powerpro!!

Rebbasser · 03-02-06, 08:33 PM

I switched from Stren to Trilene years ago because Trilene was the first mono that was available in green-20+ years and I haven't looked back.

I switched from Spiderwire to Powerpro on the recommendation of a guy I respect and have been so pleased with it no need to try Stren Superbraid.

va_basser · 03-02-06, 08:45 PM

used silver thread first,then trilene,then stren,then p-line and now I'm back to trilene..and now that I can find silver thread again,I'm using it for my spinning applications.
braid..used spiderwire stealth,super braid and power pro...don't like any of them.I'm just not a braid person.

bass kicker · 03-02-06, 09:06 PM

power pro and trilene all the way

Hef · 03-02-06, 09:40 PM

Power Pro, Power Pro, Power Pro, and on my spinning reel I use Power Pro

lizardsrule · 03-02-06, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hef

Power Pro, Power Pro, Power Pro, and on my spinning reel I use Power Pro

Ditto, unless I'm night fishing, then it would be Trilene Phlourescent, with my black lights, soo KEWL

Lizards

dodgeguy · 03-02-06, 10:45 PM

i used cajun red cast last year.i think it is the best mono made.i've used almost every line made at one time or another.that said i'm back to the love of my life in fishing lines.i'm using nothing but powerpro from now on.

K-Driz · 03-02-06, 11:01 PM

Trilene XL

web0433 · 03-03-06, 07:27 PM

Don't care for Trilene XT myself. Bought some spools last year and the memory in the line is really high. Switched to Stren last year in the middle of the season and had no problem. I am gonna try Vanish this year. Anyone like this line? Or have you had problems with it.

Rebbasser · 03-03-06, 07:31 PM

I tried Vanish and had no complaints other than memory. Switched to Seguar Carbon Pro on the recommendation of a guy I respect and like it much better than Vanish.

pig n jig · 03-03-06, 08:15 PM

Well I don't know what to think. I had alot of inconsistant line with Berkely at one time, but that was years ago when I was tournament fishing more than I do now. I really like Stren line, it works well and is priced for the common people to afford.I love braid lines, but not all are equal for all purpose fishing.I didn't have much use for power pro compared to other braids, but I bought 6 boxes of 30 lb power pro at Walmart for $2.50 a box of 150 yard.I also bought Berkely Iron silk again, it still is crap, gave it to the wife to take at work to hang banners and holiday decorations at her workplace, so it wasn't entirely a waste.I also bought Berkely Vanish Transition line and most likely switch back to the Seguar Carbon pro line I have been using recommended by the same guy Rebbasser listened to.

There are all sorts of good line out there. P-Line flouroclear line works really well, last year I used Sufix siege which is awesome line and Mustad Thor line which is very good as well.The best line I have ever used was the Japanese lines, Jinkai brand and Toray brand line, but they are very difficult to find and in my opinion is too expensive to buy to use for recreational fishing, but I am not always correct.

P N J

zooker · 03-03-06, 08:57 PM

well i feel i would chunk every thing but the power pro in the trash.. do a double take to make sure the stren super crap is in there..then get some ande

zooker

bass kicker · 03-03-06, 09:02 PM

i really liked silver thread until i tried trolling with it and it kinked up and started rapping around my rod guides i was so pissed because it casted so beautifuly and i was also in a pike tournament when it happened

Curado · 03-03-06, 10:55 PM

Trilene, Stren has memory, it's not very abrasive resistant, and breaks easy. Never used Stren braid because I don't like the mono, but like Power Pro.

flfireman · 03-04-06, 12:00 AM

power pro, only mono I use is for the backing for the power pro.

DStu22 · 03-04-06, 12:23 AM

Definately Power Pro!

Nitro911 · 03-04-06, 03:53 AM

I carry some mono on the boat in case I need a leader for a CR, but everything else is Power Pro.

bass kicker · 03-04-06, 05:30 PM

does any one use power pro for flippen and pitchin

Wishing2BFishing · 03-04-06, 05:37 PM

Everyone on this site seems to love PowerPro. Myself, I choose McCoy's Mean Green Copolymer. I have had much less problems with my line every since making the switch to this brand.

bassnman30 · 03-05-06, 12:16 PM

Stren fourocarbon. Strong, resistant, basically no stretch. Have had NO break offs while setting the hook.
I use it for casting in 10 lb test, (which in case your wondering, will hold up to big bass.) 17 with worms and 20 while flipping. Have used this line for years.
Great line, do recommend.

HuckFinn · 03-05-06, 12:55 PM

Power pro for heavy fresh and light salt water
Cajun red when I need a leader
Yozuri hybride for casting into pads, sinks better than pro
Just got a demo roll of Shakespear Supreme Super Smooth 12 lb will spool up on baitcaster to try it out. Will let you all know what happens.
Went to a seminar put on by shakespear, I'll tell you all about how good the ugly sticks are.

LOL
Back to hospital tomorrow for more tests, more again next week

03-02-06, 07:21 PM	#1
rrw4258 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bellevue, Ohio Posts: 2,338	Trilene vs. Stren, Powerpro vs. Stren Super Braid What is your personal preference, Stren or Trilene for all around fishing? What is your personal preference, Powerpro or Stren Super Braid for all around fishing? Thanks Ryan __________________ Never Give Up!

03-02-06, 07:27 PM	#2
PowerBass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,638	Trilene beats Stren Stren was a good line for the time I used it, power pro handled better, but I dont like braid. Get a fused line, I hear they are better __________________ fivealivebassmasters.com

03-02-06, 07:34 PM	#4
Denny_K BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 324	t-line Trilene here too I have always trusted it...never had any probs. with it,Stren on the other hand I didn't like it at all.JB is nice enuff to let me spool up a sample of the powerpro when I get my new rod at BPS...so I will give my imput too....cya Denny

03-02-06, 08:15 PM	#5
Futurepro22 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: ebensburg,Pa Posts: 208	i'd rather fish stren than trilene.. i've had problem with trilene... but now I switched to GAMMA b/c the stuff out performs all!!! and as for braid go with Powerpro!! __________________ derrickhughes.net

03-02-06, 08:33 PM	#6
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	I switched from Stren to Trilene years ago because Trilene was the first mono that was available in green-20+ years and I haven't looked back. I switched from Spiderwire to Powerpro on the recommendation of a guy I respect and have been so pleased with it no need to try Stren Superbraid. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

03-02-06, 07:28 PM	#3
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	I like trilene and just spooled up with powerpro, so I'll let ya know how it works for me , I've never used it before but got lots of recommendations from the gang here....

03-02-06, 08:45 PM	#7
va_basser BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: va beach,va Posts: 104	used silver thread first,then trilene,then stren,then p-line and now I'm back to trilene..and now that I can find silver thread again,I'm using it for my spinning applications. braid..used spiderwire stealth,super braid and power pro...don't like any of them.I'm just not a braid person. __________________ never let stress ruin your day on the water

03-02-06, 09:06 PM	#8
bass kicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beamsville,ONTARIO,CANADA Posts: 2,023	power pro and trilene all the way __________________ Rob Downs St. Catharines BASSMASTERS

03-02-06, 09:40 PM	#9
Hef BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pasadena, MD Posts: 565	Power Pro, Power Pro, Power Pro, and on my spinning reel I use Power Pro __________________ U.S. Navy "The object of war is not to die for your country, but to make the other bastard die for his" - Gen Patton

03-02-06, 10:45 PM	#11
dodgeguy BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: poughkeepsie,n.y. Posts: 930	i used cajun red cast last year.i think it is the best mono made.i've used almost every line made at one time or another.that said i'm back to the love of my life in fishing lines.i'm using nothing but powerpro from now on. __________________ chrysler master tech,avid fisherman and i bleed red,white and blue!!!! Last edited by dodgeguy; 03-03-06 at 06:23 AM.

03-02-06, 11:01 PM	#12
K-Driz BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Murray or Smithfield, KY Posts: 209	Trilene XL

03-03-06, 07:27 PM	#13
web0433 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Clyde, OHIO Posts: 29	Don't care for Trilene XT myself. Bought some spools last year and the memory in the line is really high. Switched to Stren last year in the middle of the season and had no problem. I am gonna try Vanish this year. Anyone like this line? Or have you had problems with it. __________________ The Web

03-03-06, 07:31 PM	#14
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	I tried Vanish and had no complaints other than memory. Switched to Seguar Carbon Pro on the recommendation of a guy I respect and like it much better than Vanish. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

03-03-06, 08:15 PM	#15
pig n jig BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Avoca, NY Posts: 3,508	Well I don't know what to think. I had alot of inconsistant line with Berkely at one time, but that was years ago when I was tournament fishing more than I do now. I really like Stren line, it works well and is priced for the common people to afford.I love braid lines, but not all are equal for all purpose fishing.I didn't have much use for power pro compared to other braids, but I bought 6 boxes of 30 lb power pro at Walmart for $2.50 a box of 150 yard.I also bought Berkely Iron silk again, it still is crap, gave it to the wife to take at work to hang banners and holiday decorations at her workplace, so it wasn't entirely a waste.I also bought Berkely Vanish Transition line and most likely switch back to the Seguar Carbon pro line I have been using recommended by the same guy Rebbasser listened to. There are all sorts of good line out there. P-Line flouroclear line works really well, last year I used Sufix siege which is awesome line and Mustad Thor line which is very good as well.The best line I have ever used was the Japanese lines, Jinkai brand and Toray brand line, but they are very difficult to find and in my opinion is too expensive to buy to use for recreational fishing, but I am not always correct. P N J

03-03-06, 08:57 PM	#16
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	well i feel i would chunk every thing but the power pro in the trash.. do a double take to make sure the stren super crap is in there..then get some ande zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

03-03-06, 09:02 PM	#17
bass kicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beamsville,ONTARIO,CANADA Posts: 2,023	i really liked silver thread until i tried trolling with it and it kinked up and started rapping around my rod guides i was so pissed because it casted so beautifuly and i was also in a pike tournament when it happened __________________ Rob Downs St. Catharines BASSMASTERS

03-03-06, 10:55 PM	#18
Curado BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 333	Trilene, Stren has memory, it's not very abrasive resistant, and breaks easy. Never used Stren braid because I don't like the mono, but like Power Pro. __________________ http://www.harttackle.com

03-04-06, 12:00 AM	#19
flfireman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Palm Bay, Fl Posts: 2,751	power pro, only mono I use is for the backing for the power pro. __________________ In the Lord all things are possible.

03-04-06, 12:23 AM	#20
DStu22 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Britain, CT. Posts: 18	Definately Power Pro! __________________ "Born to Fish...Forced to Work" www.midconnanglers.com

03-04-06, 03:53 AM	#21
Nitro911 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Antonio Posts: 535	I carry some mono on the boat in case I need a leader for a CR, but everything else is Power Pro. __________________ San Antonio, Texas STFH

03-04-06, 05:30 PM	#22
bass kicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beamsville,ONTARIO,CANADA Posts: 2,023	does any one use power pro for flippen and pitchin __________________ Rob Downs St. Catharines BASSMASTERS

03-04-06, 05:37 PM	#23
Wishing2BFishing BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Morgantown, Pa Posts: 1,254	Everyone on this site seems to love PowerPro. Myself, I choose McCoy's Mean Green Copolymer. I have had much less problems with my line every since making the switch to this brand.

03-05-06, 12:16 PM	#24
bassnman30 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lexington,NC-Worlds best BBQ. Posts: 1,945	Stren fourocarbon. Strong, resistant, basically no stretch. Have had NO break offs while setting the hook. I use it for casting in 10 lb test, (which in case your wondering, will hold up to big bass.) 17 with worms and 20 while flipping. Have used this line for years. Great line, do recommend. __________________ Lexington,NC.

03-05-06, 12:55 PM	#25
HuckFinn BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ledgwood NJ Posts: 204	Power pro for heavy fresh and light salt water Cajun red when I need a leader Yozuri hybride for casting into pads, sinks better than pro Just got a demo roll of Shakespear Supreme Super Smooth 12 lb will spool up on baitcaster to try it out. Will let you all know what happens. Went to a seminar put on by shakespear, I'll tell you all about how good the ugly sticks are. LOL Back to hospital tomorrow for more tests, more again next week __________________ Stay Safe Fish Often Huck New Jersey: Where the Weak are Killed and Eaten

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