Flouro Or Mono

[Bluegill_]

Flourocarbon or mono for jigs and plastics?

[Sam]

Old pro's guide: Mono for treble hook baits and flouro for all other baits.

 

Today the new pros use flouro for treble hook baits due the improvement with rod actions.

 

Remember, mono has stretch so as you SWING YOUR ROD TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT when setting a treble hook bait you need the stretch.

 

Mono is also good for topwaters as it floats.

 

Check out the BassResource series on YouTube and try to find any productions where Glenn discusses the difference between mono and fluorocarbon and the other types of line.

 

As for jigs, either go with a flouro tied directly to the jig or a flouro leader tied to braid.

 

For plastics go with fluorocarbon lines.

[ToadTorcher]

Fluoro if you like it! Mono is generally to stretchy and not sensitive enough for my tastes. Because it's less dense than Fluoro (which sinks) it floats it also doesn't transmit bites as well as Fluoro. 

 

I personally have yet to use a Fluorocarbon that I've really liked. All of them I've used seem to have to low of sock strength for me. Plus whenever and little kink in the line developed it would also snap on me.

 

I've learned to love Copolymer on the other hand. Copolymer is essentially a mix of different lines. I really like Yo-Zuri and P-line because they're fluorocarbon coated. This makes them more dense, sensitive, and abrasion resistant than straight mono. 

[new2BC4bass]

I'm continually reading how fluoro has no stretch.  Makes me wonder if fluoro users have ever had to break their line from a snag.  Fluoro has plenty of stretch.  Not only that but at least one brand of fluoro requires you to cut off a few extra yards once you do break the line.

 

Don't believe me?  Then maybe you will believe these guys.

 

http://tackletour.com/reviewfluorocarbontestpg5.html

 

Or tie the end of your fluoro to a tree, and stretch it til it breaks. Check out several feet of line where it broke.  You may be surprised.

[Brandon Dozier]

I'm continually reading how fluoro has no stretch.  Makes me wonder if fluoro users have ever had to break their line from a snag.  Fluoro has plenty of stretch.  Not only that but at least one brand of fluoro requires you to cut off a few extra yards once you do break the line.

 

Don't believe me?  Then maybe you will believe these guys.

 

http://tackletour.com/reviewfluorocarbontestpg5.html

 

Or tie the end of your fluoro to a tree, and stretch it til it breaks. Check out several feet of line where it broke.  You may be surprised.

 

I'm glad you posted that.  Really good read.  Thanks.

[Kevin22]

I'm beginning to use more and more fluoro. I like how sensitive it is and how it sinks (I fish in current a lot, floating line is a mess). I don't like how easily it breaks after I run it against a piece of concrete or metal. Maybe I need to try a thicker fluoro, not sure on that. 

 

The one thing I really do not like is the price. Gets expensive spooling up with fluoro if you fish in rocks/riprap a lot. 

[sarcazmo]

I'm continually reading how fluoro has no stretch.  Makes me wonder if fluoro users have ever had to break their line from a snag.  Fluoro has plenty of stretch.  Not only that but at least one brand of fluoro requires you to cut off a few extra yards once you do break the line.

 

Don't believe me?  Then maybe you will believe these guys.

 

http://tackletour.com/reviewfluorocarbontestpg5.html

 

Or tie the end of your fluoro to a tree, and stretch it til it breaks. Check out several feet of line where it broke.  You may be surprised.

 

Totally agree!

 

Do NOT buy into the hype regarding fluoro vs mono IMO.  Fluoro most assuredly stretches. 

 

The biggest difference I've found is some lines handle abrasion resistance better than others.  Make sure you're comparing line diameter though and not pound rating.  Many times companies will put a pound rating but the line diameter will be of a thickness more closely relating to other brands higher lb test. 

 

I've always wondered why fluoro is so much more expensive as well.

 

Big fan of Yo-zuri hybrid here. Price/performance its amazing.

[kickerfish1]

Good quality floro and its not even close.

[deadadrift89]

Seaguar InvizX fluorocarbon have served me well.

[iabass8]

Fluorocarbon every single time. Fluoro absolutely stretches. Some less than mono some the same or even more. You get what you pay for in fluoro lines. The biggest benefits to me are slack line sensitivity (braid has none and monos is very minimal) and abrasion resistance.

[aqualkinbush]

I prefer fluorocarbon line over mono. I buy Pline and Seagur fluorocarbons. They are pricey but the line diameter on them is lower than the cheaper fluoro's like stren meaning I can get more line on my spool.  There is definitely some stretch in fluoro but much less than mono in my experience. The main draw for me when it comes to fluoro is it's visibility under water or lack there of.

[MrSwimJig]

I prefer fluorocarbon for all my jig and plastic fishing.

[dodgeguy]

I hate flouro.  I would pick suffix 832 braid for that application.if you don't like braid I would pick a good quality mono such as suffix siege or elite.

[Dcheek]

Flourocarbon or mono for jigs and plastics?

Neither I prefer braid with fluoro leader, my hookup ratio is soooo much better with braid!

[skeletor6]

Quality fluorocarbon is more sensitive, has higher abrasion resistance, higher density (sinks & slack line sensitivity) and also has lower visibility. Mono is cheaper......I choose fluorocarbon for the techniques mentioned as I care more about performance than price. 

[YoungProdigy19]

I use 17lb Seaguar floro, a lot more sensitive and no stretch.

[Dcheek]

I use 17lb Seaguar floro, a lot more sensitive and no stretch.

Huh I have heard it stretches as much as mono and in some cases more. Does it depend on the brand, I have used fluoro and had some serious stretch in mine.....I know it was a cheaper brand so maybe I will spring for the Seaguar and see if that helps. I have used braid for last few years and have a hard time transitioning back to mono/fluoro.

[Kevin22]

I use seaguar red label. It does stretch, but not as much as mono. From my experience it stretches about the same as trilene sensation, p-line cx premium, and similar co-polys. You can feel the stretch when you grab the line and pull to break it. 

[Cgrinder]

I'm glad the braid guys showed up in this thread. I was getting depressed.

 

On topic, Sufix Elite has very good knot strength and abrasion resistance if you're into mono. Abrasion resistance is important for us northern guys wading through a sea of Pike teeth.

[29JMP29]

I started using straight 50 lb braid for jigs this summer. its worked pretty well for me and the lakes I fish are choked with weeds by late july so I really dont think it bothers the fish. i started using 15 lb sufix invisiline fluoro in the spring and that worked pretty well too, but fluoro definitely doesn't hold up as well as braid when you are fishing lay downs or brush, which is what a lot of people do when they are fishing jigs or plastics. if you are gonna fish jigs with fluoro, at least use 15 lb or above.

[Chris007]

On 8/3/2013 at 8:21 AM, Sam said:

Old pro's guide: Mono for treble hook baits and flouro for all other baits.

 

Today the new pros use flouro for treble hook baits due the improvement with rod actions.

 

Remember, mono has stretch so as you SWING YOUR ROD TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT when setting a treble hook bait you need the stretch.

 

Mono is also good for topwaters as it floats.

 

Check out the BassResource series on YouTube and try to find any productions where Glenn discusses the difference between mono and fluorocarbon and the other types of line.

 

As for jigs, either go with a flouro tied directly to the jig or a flouro leader tied to braid.

 

For plastics go with fluorocarbon lines.

2x agree

[Jolly Green]

Not mono. My ideal hookset is a quick firm snap from a slightly slack line, and nothing transmits that zero-to-BOOM punch in the lip like braid, imho.  I do use a flouro leader but never more than 18" so the stretch there is minimal to nonexistent.