I use the power pro for C-rigging and flipping/pitching. I haven't used it on a spinning reel but like it on the baitcasters. I haven't had any trouble with it biting down into the reel. I really like it. It will turn to a very dull green in a short time. What I use it for it really doesn't matter what color it is. Braid is much stronger than mono but much less abrasion resistant. I would guess that is why you had trouble in the salt water with it Chuck, shells and that sort of thing would cut it. Same thing when fishing rocks with the braid, check it often, the rocks cut it up bad.