Hey CD: When the Powerpoop line fades, it is still relatively good, as long as ultraviolet is not the reason for fade. Most braid is coated with color.

I use Trilene XL Armor Coated for crappie (aka baitfish once offshore season kicks in), after seeing at ICAST last year in Vegas. I've taken 8lb. test and bit 4-5 times over 3-4 inches, then stretched till breaking and can't believe how strong it is. A new extrusion heat technology makes a tough outer layer. This stuff seems tougher than fluoro...problem is, not everybody gets to test all the new products on the market...and if you like braid, you better try Spiderwire Ultracast Invisibraid for long casts and Spiderwire Stealth Braid if you like powerpro. Spectra is no match for the newer dyneema fiber.

BTW - there is a new line technology that won best of show award last year at ICAST. I've used it and nothing outcasts it - Berkley Nanofil Rocks! (but way too expensive and only avail up to 12 lb test)...good thing I'm sponsored...