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| What are you opinions on Tuff Plus Braided line? 80 lb Is it as good as Power Pro?? |
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Location: Bagley,MN 56621 | I have tried it and didn't care for it. It is more "oval" shaped and kind of "limp", makes a backlash a bugger to dig out. I never had a failure ...break or knot issues or anything like that, just didnt care for it's properties.
I'm a tuff-line fan and have found the Tuffline XP to be the one of choice. It's the closest you will find if you are comparing to Power-Pro, just not as "ropey". |
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Location: Alexandria, MN | I like the Tuff Plus 80# for Jerkbaits! The line works great for jerk and glide baits. It seems to float or sink very slow, and the heavier bulk keeps it running straight so the baits get a good "walk the dog" action. For Bucktails and Spinnerbaits your better off with the XP in 50#.
Good Luck! |
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| Thanks guys the line seems fine but I wanted a second opinion on it >> |
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Location: On the X that marks the mucky spot | I'm a big fan of it. It holds up well, doesn't soak-up water like regular Tuff does, and the white color get's off-colored after a few times out making it difficult to see. Also, since there's no coating you don't have a "break in" period like you do with some other lines. I like it and I'll continue to use it. |
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Location: Eau Claire, WI | I started using the Tuf-XP last fall and spooled all of my workhorse reels with it this spring...
I didn't care for the "plus"...same reasons Greg M mentioned... Up until I tried the XP my preference was Cortland Spectron Black Spot.
Whatever you have confidence in is what you should be using... We all have our likes, dislikes and personal preference...Most manufactures today are making dependable fishing line. |
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Location: Kawarthas, Ontario | For casting, I've found TUF's slightly ovular shape causes more backlashes, and of greater severity. It tends to bite into itself more on the spool as well, and bind. Power Pro definitely has the edge here, although I still prefer good old Musky Master 36 pound black dacron for casting. I've yet to find anything else that is as smooth.
For trolling, TUF XP gets the nod over everything else. It appears more durable than Power Pro, and definitely does not absorb as much water. I also find I get a whole lot less of the line coating clogging up my rod line guides and reel guide with the TUF. My reels filled with Power Pro were getting a rather distinctive smell by the end of the season (and not a pleasant smell either). I've had no problem with the TUF in this regard.
Since I am predominantly a troller, I'll stick with the TUF.
Regards,
Steve Wickens
STRIKE ZONE Muskie Charters
Edited by strike_zone 10/27/2003 12:54 PM
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| I found last Friday, during the freezing temps, that the 100 lb Tuff XP was growing as time went on. The line actually collected water and froze until it had grown to the frame of the reel making it unusable withing 2 hrs. I switched to the reel with 80lb power pro on it and fished for two more hrs and it didn't have that problem. I love the XP for casting under "normal" circumstances not as noisy as the power pro. |
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Location: Lake Vermilion Tower, MN | I tried using 65# Powerpro for the first time this season. I'll be going back to Tuff Line next year.
The XP is so much smoother than PP and it won't eat your guides like the PowerPro will. I never get any
backlashes, so I can't compare the 2 on that.:) |
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