What Brand Fluorocarbon?

[Bair]

Okay, I give in. I've been fighting buying fluorocarbon and sticking with mono and braid but am tired of the line twist knots associated with braid. So, what brand fluorocarbon do I buy? I am looking for a brand that handles well in the 8-12 pound range. I have bought 14# 100% Berkley Fluorocarbon and was completely unsatisfied, the knots were terrible(lost three rattletraps in one day) and the memory was about the same.

[Aluma-Bass]

seaguar invizx is what Ive used the last 2 yrs and love it! The BPS brand isn't bad either...

[roadwarrior]

Spinning: 10 lb Seaguar InvizX

Baitcasting: 12 lb Seaguar AbrazX

[Chris at Tech]

I use 8lb Invisx on my 2500 spinning reel, and I've used 10, 12, 15, and 17lb Berkley 100% fluoro on my baitcasters with good results. Regardless, treating with a line conditioner is also recommended.

8lb Berkley fluoro has NOT cooperated well with my spinning reels

[tugsandpulls]

12# floro berkley

[Quillback]

Another vote for Seaguar, Abazx on casting, Invisx on spinning.

[LgMouthGambler]

Though not a true fluoro, but handles just as good, YoZuri is hard to beat. This stuff is tough! I use 12# on my 50E, and it holds up to snakeheads taking me under heavy cover and death rolling it around their bodies.

[BASSclary]

I like Seaguar Invizx/Arazx. BPS XPS flouro is also really nice but it's never in stock around here.

Yo-Zuri is an extremely cheap decent alternative.

[JunkYard814]

I use the Berkley Fluorcarbon and haven't had a problem yet with it. What knot were you using if you don't mind me asking?

[Bair]

I was using a palomar

[iceintheveins]

P - Line 100% fluoro. Not as expensive as some and has decent abrasion resistance and pretty low memory.

[JigMe]

I have been using Pline Halo for spinning setup, and seaguar for BC.

[pondassasin]

Sunline Super FC. I tried Invizx and while it did cast a bit easier, I found the Sunline knot strength to be much better. Using the Shaw Grigsby no name knot.

[fishindad]

Not trying to start a brand war here being that I have not tried every single brand of fluoro on the market BUT, no need to since Sunline Sniper in 7lb., 8 lb. and 10 lb. test is everything one would ever need or want to do with fluorocarbon. Do yourself a favor and get some and try it out. You will not be disappointed.

[Hooligan]

I have had less than stellar results with Sunline, both shooter and sniper. I've not been happy with the memory, the abrasion resistance, or the handling. They're both far below the abrasion resistance or longevity I've experienced with other lines. I'll say that, as a starter, Yo Zuri is a better line overall, than Sniper. The vast majority of what I fish anymore is Tatsu. The expense is minimized when you compare the longevity of the line. It handles so much better than almost every other I've used, it has superior abrasion resistance and knot strength as well.

When it comes down to it, for casting gear Abrazx is a better line than Sunline, from my experience. It's got greater consistency in density, it's got more consistent break strength, and it has better strength to diameter ratios. When Seaguar says that Abrazx is (As a point of reference) .013" for 15lb, it's going to be within .00001 of that. In most of the tests we've done with many other lines, including Sunline you're pretty lucky if you take an average measurement with .002 of the measurement of .013 for their said diameter; it generally runs on the large side.

Oh, and another superb fluoro? Gamma. If they can remain consistent in their supply, they make a REALLY good line.

[piscicidal]

I am currently on my fourth flouro supplier, with disappointing results the first three times. I'm currently using Seaguar Invisx and so far, so good.

[The American]

OK, so everyone hates on Berkley Vanish, but what about the Berkley Trilene flourocarbon? I've never used the Vanish, but the Trilene has worked well for me. I'm most interested in what the Vanish haters have to say.

[MichBassMan]

seaguar invizx

[Bair]

Thanks for the input guys

[Long Mike]

Opinions are like navels. Everyone has one. I'm very pleased with both the BPS XPS flouro and braided lines.

[Bair]

Opinions are like navels. Everyone has one. I'm very pleased with both the BPS XPS flouro and braided lines.

I like braid, just not on the rod giving me problems. Its the one in my ID photo.

[Hooligan]

OK, so everyone hates on Berkley Vanish, but what about the Berkley Trilene flourocarbon? I've never used the Vanish, but the Trilene has worked well for me. I'm most interested in what the Vanish haters have to say.

The Trilene 100% is a pretty decent line, imo. I'd fish that over Sniper in a heartbeat.

[Hi Salenity]

OK, so everyone hates on Berkley Vanish, but what about the Berkley Trilene flourocarbon? I've never used the Vanish, but the Trilene has worked well for me. I'm most interested in what the Vanish haters have to say.

I had 12# Vanish on a 50e used for soft plastics and liked it a LOT.

[Hi Salenity]

The vast majority of what I fish anymore is Tatsu. The expense is minimized when you compare the longevity of the line. It handles so much better than almost every other I've used, it has superior abrasion resistance and knot strength as well.

When it comes down to it, for casting gear Abrazx is a better line than Sunline, from my experience. It's got greater consistency in density, it's got more consistent break strength, and it has better strength to diameter ratios. When Seaguar says that Abrazx is (As a point of reference) .013" for 15lb, it's going to be within .00001 of that. In most of the tests we've done with many other lines, including Sunline you're pretty lucky if you take an average measurement with .002 of the measurement of .013 for their said diameter; it generally runs on the large side.

Oh, and another superb fluoro? Gamma. If they can remain consistent in their supply, they make a REALLY good line.

I have used 15# Tatsu on my 7'11'' jig rod and still had a problem with hooksets! I got home and tied it to a post and gave about 60' of it a pull and it was WAAAAY STRETCHY!!! Should I have tried a larger size (20#)? or is the KVD L&L my problem?

[fishindad]

G-Man,

Ask 10 people, you'll get 10 different answers. Again, no disrespect to other opinions but I take the high road and will not slam on other brands. What works for one application/angler doesn't work for another. Like others, I've tried many and found one that I feel is superior. And my being Japanese has nothing to do with my choice, lol.

Take home message - give two or three brands a try and see what works for you.