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#4 on this list
Ultragreen
Maxima
A favorite of salmon, steelhead, and trout anglers who need a tough, hard-fishing mono. The muted green tint helps it disappear in river water, and it is famous for surviving rocks, teeth, and repeated drifts.
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Trilene Big Game
Berkley
A shock-absorbing mono designed for hard fights and heavy cover. Big Game has the diameter and strength to handle big fish on modest reels, and the extra stretch helps keep hooks pinned when fish thrash at the boat.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Ultragreen | Trilene Big Game |
|---|---|---|
| Line Type | Monofilament | Monofilament |
| Primary Use | River Fishing (Salmon, Steelhead, Trout) | — |
| Color | Muted Green | — |
| Key Feature | Extreme Abrasion Resistance | High Strength, Abrasion Resistance |
| Visibility | Low (Subsurface) | — |
| Construction | Extruded Nylon Co-polymer | — |
| Manufacturer | — | Berkley |
| Target Species | — | Larger Freshwater & Inshore Saltwater Fish |
| Available Tests | — | Commonly 10lb - 100lb+ |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
Ultragreen
- Exceptional abrasion resistance against rocks, logs, and fish teeth
- Muted green color provides excellent camouflage in natural water conditions
- Consistent and reliable knot strength, even after repeated use
- Highly durable, offering a longer lifespan in harsh fishing environments
- Moderate stretch provides good shock absorption for hard-fighting fish
- Slightly larger diameter compared to some other lines of similar breaking strength
- Can have more memory than softer monofilaments, especially in higher test strengths
- Not the best choice for extreme casting distance with very light lures
Trilene Big Game
- Exceptional strength and abrasion resistance
- Excellent knot strength and shock absorption for hard-fighting fish
- Great value, very affordable per yard
- Handles well on baitcasting and larger spinning reels
- Thicker diameter than many modern lines, which can impact casting distance
- More stretch than fluorocarbon or braid, reducing sensitivity
- Higher visibility in clear water compared to low-vis options
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