Fireline 4 v 6

luringbream · #1 31-12-2002, 11:27 PM

Anyone have a favourite out of the 4lb or the 6lb fireline?
I was just wondering what the Major differnces between them are, i know that 6lb is obviously stronger but does it affecect your casting ability. Will 4lb give you a greater casting range?, Will it give you better sensitivity to fish and snags on the bottom?
What are some other differences and who thinks what is better?

DAN
ITS NOT THE SIZE OF THE FISH IN A FIGHT ITS THE SIZE OF THE FIHT IN A FISH

Dave W · #2 01-01-2003, 12:28 AM

IMHO 4lb definitely casts further and handles better in terms of water resistance, negating the use of heavier jig heads in strong current - for those reasons alone I prefer it, plus it's supposed to actually have a higher breaking strain than 6lb

Doesn't seem to make sense but that's what I've been told.

Cheers,

Daniel_Folley · #3 01-01-2003, 12:46 AM

i like to use 6lb because its a bit stronger and easier to tie knots with

peter bear · #4 01-01-2003, 02:04 AM

4lb is difintely better except it pays to keep the cast low in windy conditions otherwise it end to go like spider web, everywhere.

luringbream · #5 02-01-2003, 07:11 AM

Why is it that 4lb would be stronger than 6lb?

DAN

pete s · #6 02-01-2003, 07:33 AM

luring.....i remember a post somewhere on sportfish(i think) that went into details on fireline breaking strains...but i cant seem to find it....i'll keep looking.

i spooled up on 4lb today.....trying it out tomorrow morning

Dave W · #7 02-01-2003, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by luringbream
Why is it that 4lb would be stronger than 6lb?

DAN

The story goes that they did a comparison test of 4lb against 6lb in a major tackle store in Sydney with plenty of witnesses.

I can't remember the exact figures but it went something like the 4lb Firelines actual breaking strain was 9lb and 6lb Fireline broke at 8lb

Get a couple of mates together and do some tests yourself - that way you know for sure

jm0771 · #8 02-01-2003, 10:07 AM

I think there are too many variables in a test like that (type of knots,length of line,method of applying weight-steady pressure or dropped weight).The real test is in the field.I landed the biggest stickfish I have ever seen today (Richo has the pics to prove it!) on 4lb fireline.

robgps20 · #9 04-01-2003, 10:28 PM

Gday,
I generally always try to fish as light as possible and therefore 4lb fireline takes precedence ofver 6lb in my books.
Cheers
Rob Russell

Richo · #10 06-01-2003, 05:08 AM

A lot of info in post below re 4 6 or 8pd,

And Jeff i`ll back you up there mate gotta be the biggest stick fish ever boated - Im gonna develop them tomorrow, probaby 50kg and 15ft. Mighty Impressive, Hit like a steam train but did`nt take any line. In fact i`ll have to post 2 pics to show the real size.

Cheers

Richo

mike_mad_fisho · #11 08-01-2003, 05:19 AM

gday guys
i have been using 6lb because i mainly fishi around pilons and pontoons andmainly use 6lb as insurance so i dont loose to many jigs or lures but i am planing on buying 4lb.
michael

#12 08-01-2003, 07:41 AM

I'm a fan of 6lb for a couple of reasons. It is a lot more user friendly when tying on light leaders, the 4lb cuts through nylon very easily if the knot is not perfect. I also prefer 6lb when fishing around racks as although I use up to 20lb leaders there is not much you can do when the fish goes for a run and you have your 2 metres of leader and 5 metres of fireline wrapped around the racks. On a few occassions I've been lucky enough to land the fish but the fire line has come back with only a couple of threads holding it together. The only real advantage I see with the 4lb is the extra casting distance.