Tinman'sBassFishing

Arcs, Simply put, it's because fluorocarbon's composition is of denser materials, so it sinks. Mono is less dense than water, so it floats, fluorocarbon is denser than water, so it sinks. Fluorocarbon's sinking properties creates a shallower degree of line bow, so when you set the hook the energy is transferred more efficiently to the lure, creating a more solid feeling and better set than mono. Most people say that fluorocarbon has less stretch than mono (pros included...), but that's generally incorrect. A few select fluorocarbons truly have less stretch than mono and that's because they're made of harder materials than the traditional castable fluorocarbons. There've been several studies regarding stretch and it's scientifically accurate that nearly all fluorocarbon line has as much stretch, if not more, than monofilament line. It can be verified by a little research and doing a little experiment at home... Sunline Shooter, a very popular fluorocarbon, is harder and more dense than the average fluorocarbon, so there's less stretch, making it a very good flipping/pitching line. Also, because of its hardness, it's also more abrasion resistant and resists water absorption longer.

It's rare to hear anyone mention the Rapala Crankin' Rap and the XCalibur XCS series... The XCS is one of the best, if not the best, squarebills ever, period. Every great once and while, you'll see something written about it but it's rare, and when you do, everyone says the same thing... 'It catches more fish than any of my squarebills....." I was at an Elite event up here in the northern part of the country recently, and I spoke to a few anglers who all gave me the look when I brought-up the XCS... I couldn't put my finger on why it's so good, but when I got a pool a few years ago I started running all my lures in it to see the strengths of each. The XCS at the highest speeds doesn't blow out and retains its erratic action with a mix of roll, which I can't find in any of my other squarebills; some are similar but not as pronounced. It also comes through hard cover better than any crank I own and is the most durable squarebill I own, too. The hardware is also very good, so you can fish it right out of the package, unlike most baits. The Crankin' Rap has its own deal that no other lure I own has, either. Its rattle has a sound that no other lure I own makes. It hunts, but not in the way most cranks do.. It kind of wanders with a wobble and roll but comes back tighter than it wandered out. I've found it very good in dirty water and it's very tough, so I don't have to worry about chunking-it into nasty stuff. Both lures were relatively inexpensive, but that's changing for the XCS, as they are going for $20+ in most colors now... However, if you want a do-it-all crank, buy a few colors of the Rapala and go fishing, you won't be disappointed.