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Ultra Soft compares well with the old Tectan premium line. Not sure about the newer versions of Tectan (superior), but it is worth a shot. Just be sure to compare the lines using similar diameters (rather lb test). Both UltraSoft and Tectan tend to be smaller diameter than other offerings in the same lb test (ie everybody else's line tends to overtest). I believe Fishusa dot com is the only place importing Tectan these days.

Silver Thread AN40 is pretty good and is similar, just slightly larger in diameter (might try dropping down one lb test). Izorline platinium will cast as well, but is super stretchy and likes to kink up, I would avoid. In copoly, I really like Suffix Siege, but it is not like Ultra Soft at all, very stiff. McCoy over test, might try dropping down two sizes. I only use flouro for leaders and like a minimum of 20/6 or 30/8 lb test braid on baitcasters (with and without flouro leader).

PS tackle warehouse carries Ultra Soft, if you can't find it locally.