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[grubman]

Hi all,

In all my years of fishing I've only used mono. I think my sucess rate would increase if I put on flourocarbon. As with all fishing equipment there are so many brands that I don't know which one to choose. A search on Google did not help for line reviews. I mostly spin, but just bought a Rapala sync baitcaster.

So what do brand do you find is the best and which one would you stay away from. Also, have you noticed an improvement, more and bigger fish?

Thanks to all who respond, and good fishing to all.

[troutddicted]

What are you fishing for?

[grubman]

I'm fishing in lakes for Bass, Walleyes and Pike. Details details I always forget something....lol

[NADO]

This information is more for steelheading but I use the same fluro for Bass too.

- stay away from scientific anglers. I found it to be very breakable and I had more than one spool so it cant just be a bad batch
- Raven has been very good to me, I find it to be very strong with small diameters.

There was another brand that I like but I can think of it right now, I have just been using raven for the last year.

[efka]

use fluorocarbon leader 12-18",
from people who use it as main line heard only few complains; it tends to coil on the spool making casting difficult, and you will change line pretty much every year.

i used berkley vanish, lots of people say it's junk, but i never had problems.
now i have Seaguar AbrazX, it's says its main line but i use it for leaders or dropshot, used last year and this year and so far looks like good line

[salmotrutta]

Light passes through fluorocarbon, so it's said to be invisible underwater to fish. For ultra clear water salmon and trout fishing, I can see that being an advantage. For bass, pike and walleye, I don't see too much point in using it.

I used a whole spool of berkley vanish 10lb a couple years ago, I actually went through a couple of spools, using it as my main line. I caught plenty of steelhead with it. It does coil in a strange way after fighting a fish, then eventually settles back to normal. I don't think it's meant to be used as a mainline. I just use mono now, it's cheaper and equally effective.

[grubman]

This information is more for steelheading but I use the same fluro for Bass too.

- stay away from scientific anglers. I found it to be very breakable and I had more than one spool so it cant just be a bad batch
- Raven has been very good to me, I find it to be very strong with small diameters.

There was another brand that I like but I can think of it right now, I have just been using raven for the last year.

Thanks Nado

Most of my outfits use 4 or 6 lb. I've always caught fish and plenty of them.

Lol



Sorry for coming in on this one - Cause I can't help with a recommendation at all ( I dont use Floro)

But I did want to share a philosophy:



What ever line you choose (And I'm sure some of the guys in the Know will make give some great tips) .... the line that gives you the best PERSONAL FEEL is the BEST!

I used mono for over 40 yrs and seem to be stuck with it.

I tried braid about 5 times over the past five years, and never liked it.

NOT becuase it's not "Better" .... simply because I did not get used to or enjoy its FEEL.


*Remember, I never use a leader when fishing for PIKE! LOL .... to some that's crazy! However, I like to tie direct and for me it seems to give a better presentation.



CONFIDENCE in what YOU choose to use is the KEY to any fisherman.

Knowng you can trust your equipment with the methods you use ... is the single most important factor.


Whatever, you decide .... keep it simple and get your line in the water! I havent caught any LAND FISH lately .... so as long as you got it out there, the fish will bite!



Best of luck with your new reel!

I hope your FIRST CAST ends up with a monster!

As always very valid point. Confidence in lure somehow makes you use it properly and often enough to land more fish. Everyone always talks about flouro like it's the next best thing. I'm sure under certain conditions where the fish are shy it can be helpful but they should still be able to see the hook.
Thanks for your input and well wishes. I hope this weekend will be hot fishing.

Light passes through fluorocarbon, so it's said to be invisible underwater to fish. For ultra clear water salmon and trout fishing, I can see that being an advantage. For bass, pike and walleye, I don't see too much point in using it.

I used a whole spool of berkley vanish 10lb a couple years ago, I actually went through a couple of spools, using it as my main line. I caught plenty of steelhead with it. It does coil in a strange way after fighting a fish, then eventually settles back to normal. I don't think it's meant to be used as a mainline. I just use mono now, it's cheaper and equally effective.

I did pick up a small spool for trout, but due to the unusual warm spring never got a chance to try it. I was told that flouro leaders are a must for river steelies, I have to wait for this fall to find out.
As far as active bass and pike, I'd have to agree, they eat what they think is food, line and hook be damned. But as Efka uses it for dropshotting, then flouro may become a necessity when the fish are turned off or skiddish.

I'll probably get a small spool and just keep it with me and use if the conditions call for it, and use sparingly only as a leader. I find articles that it is stiffer then mono, if so then that would take away the action from my lure. Normally I have mono, then tie on a #6 bait hook, grub and 12" up I put 2 split shots. The mono is flexible enough to let the grub "swim and dance"; flouro's stiffness might make the action un-natural.

I'll have to take the plunge, get some and just experiment with it. As always thanks everyone for your reply, tips and knowledge.

[hamiltonangler94]

I would also think about looking into some braid, if your fishing for bass. The hook sets on fish are good since theres no stretch in the line (just remember not to hook set as hard as you would with mono since you dont want to rip the lure out of the fish's mouth) and has virtually no line memory. I recommend power pro.