I've decided to switch from mono to Fireline for this years fishing trips and have a question. I'm going to put it on my rod I use for trolling crankbaits and the rod I use for fishing topwater plugs for smallies. They neither one have ceramic eyes and I was told I needed ceramic because the Fireline would cut grooves in regular eyes. Would it work to simply put a new ceramic tip on my old poles or would I need all ceramic eyes? Thanks for any help. FRED

In my opinion all the guides should be ceramic.

Any of the dyneema lines will make an excellent option for trolling, because it is so small(diameter) and low stretch. Not the issue. For a weeklong fishing trip you will not have any problems...however, that type of line will not deteriorate nearly as fast as mono, will sorta hang around for a season or more. You will be tempted to continue it's use at home, and long term might cause problems. I've never had the problem, doesn't mean it doesn't happen. Just think ahead, and whenever you are in the market for a new rod, think ahead for potential uses.... buy ceramic. You right, most pressure at the tip.

I've used fireline since it was introduced and I don't think it matters. That being said, don't use your guides as hook keepers or they can get nicks and this will cut your line.
Use a Palomar knot and remember you only need to flip your wrist to set the hook.

quote walllee: "In my opinion all the guides should be ceramic."

I agree; especially with alot of use. Maybe not as hard on guides as some braids ( not sure) but ceramic would be better for extended use imo

whatever you do, do NOT try cutting the fireline with your teeth!!! you'll get a lecture and nice bill from your dentist. :)

Welcome aboard. There is no doubt for any finesse fishing Dyneema/spectra line w/ Floro Tippet is vastly superior to straight mono. However, for trolling and/or crankbait fishing mono is a better option due to stretch and shock absorbing proprties. Mono, floro and braid have their place, however, if given only one choice for backcountry fishing I use braid tipped with floro. Good luck.