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Ducksterman "UJ....I'm curious...what were the qualities that made the line not really good?"

Soft or limp line is good for spinning and casting; stiffer (wiry line) better for fly leaders....

I am guilty of using a little of whatever I have around, but a friend gave me an old "leader making kit" from Stren. There were small spools of line from 30# to 2# in it, all fit in a nice plastic...