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Just as an experiment when I purchased 2 new medium-heavey rigs in 2010 I spoiled one up with 10lb fire line (which I have been using since late 90's with no issue) and the other with powerpro. I just decided to keep both spoiled with the the original line and see which one wore out faster....lol...well it's been 8 years and both are still performing fine. Although I will say that the the Powerpro is not frayed as much and the line diameter seems slightly tighter. So after 8 years I would give a tip of the hat to Powerpro....but as I said even though Powerpro looks better and is better condition, the Fireline is still performing fine and hauling in lots of Lakers, pike, walleye, and what ever else grabs on in the Lakes and rivers.

I'll check back in another 8 years and let you know if one failed yet....oh ya....been using Palomar Knot for 20 years with braid.....no issues at all in that time....think I'll keep using it.