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Berkley · Braided Line
Berkley FireLine Superline Braided, 8 lb, 125 yd, Smoke
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Quick take
An 8-strand braided line with 5X abrasion resistance and smooth operation for sensitive presentations and long casts.
Best for
- Casting with spinning reels
- High-abrasion cover and wood
- Anglers wanting maximum sensitivity
Skip if
- You prefer monofilament for its stretch and forgivingness
Strengths
- 8-strand fused construction is 5X tougher than conventional braided line
- Smooth supple feel glides through the reel
- Crystal color is easy to see in water
Trade-offs
- Braided line has no stretch so fish can break off on hard strikes
- Visibility can spook wary fish in clear water
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
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| Smoke - NewThis one | Blends in where fish see the line, in clear water and bright light. |
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| Flame Green, Flame Green - New, Flame Green - Old | A low-visibility tint for clear to stained water. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 4 lb (1.8 kg) - 125 yd (114 m), 4 lb (1.8 kg) - 300 yd (274 m), 4 lb (1.8 kg) - 1500 yd (1371 m) | Light line for panfish, trout and small lures on ultralight gear. |
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| 6 lb (2.7 kg) - 125 yd (114 m), 6 lb (2.7 kg) - 300 yd (274 m), 6 lb (2.7 kg) - 1500 yd (1371 m), 8 lb (3.6 kg) - 125 yd (114 m), 8 lb (3.6 kg) - 300 yd (274 m), 8 lb (3.6 kg) - 1500 yd (1371 m), 10 lb (4.5 kg) - 125 yd (114 m), 10 lb (4.5 kg) - 300 yd (274 m), 10 lb (4.5 kg) - 1500 yd (1371 m)This one | An all-round test for bass and walleye on medium spinning gear. |
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| 14 lb (6.3 kg) - 125 yd (114 m), 14 lb (6.3 kg) - 300 yd (274 m), 14 lb (6.3 kg) - 1500 yd (1371 m), 17 lb (7.7 kg) - 125 yd (114 m), 17 lb (7.7 kg) - 300 yd (274 m), 17 lb (7.7 kg) - 1500 yd (1371 m), 20 lb (9 kg) - 125 yd (114 m), 20 lb (9 kg) - 300 yd (274 m), 20 lb (9 kg) - 1500 yd (1371 m) | Heavier test for cover, bigger baits and pike. |
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| 30 lb (13.6 kg) - 125 yd (114 m), 30 lb (13.6 kg) - 300 yd (274 m), 30 lb (13.6 kg) - 1500 yd (1371 m) | Heavy line for thick cover, big fish and saltwater. |
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Which one should I pick?
| Version | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Berkley FireLine Superline Braided, 6 lb, 125 yd | Color:Crystal - New | Suits:— |
| Berkley FireLine Superline Braided, 4 lb, 125 yd, Crystal | Color:Crystal - New | Suits:— |
| Berkley FireLine Superline Braided, 6 lb, 300 yd, Crystal | Color:Crystal - New | Suits:— |
| Berkley FireLine Superline Braided, 10 lb, 125 yd, Flame Green | Color:Flame Green - New | Suits:— |
| Berkley FireLine Superline Braided, 8 lb, 125 yd, Smoke | Color:Smoke - New | Suits:— |
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