Difference Between Fluoro And Mono For Casting Distance

[J Francho]

Done. Tuf-Line SuperCast.

[aavery2]

I haven't found it makes much difference on casting gear, but with spinning gear fluoro definitely seems harder to cast. 6lb mono is much easier casting than 6lb FC on my dropshot rod, but the advantages of FC make it worth the fight.

Tim, not sure what type of FC line you have commonly available to you in the U.K. but there are some great lines out there that should not give you problems in 6lb test.   IMHO this is one area where I think braid shines, light braided line with a FC leader is a nice setup on spinning gear.

[iabass8]

Done. Tuf-Line SuperCast.

I Think you missed what i was saying at the end.

"without"

I was just describing mono

[aavery2]

I am a huge advocat of fluorocarbon and use it for everything i can but there is absolutley no way nylon line is going away. It will never be a thing of the past...unless somebody creates a floating line without zero stretch.....

I think you make an excellent point, and as Francho submitted, there are floating braided lines that have stretch built into their properties.    I may end up having to eat my words if more companies develop nylon lines like the Sunline Defeir Armilo.  While it is expensive, it certainly takes Nylon line to a whole new level, almost to the point of a floating FC.    I am going to order a spool of this and check it out.

[iabass8]

There are definitely braided lines with stretch that caps at around 2-3% if that. Esentially no stretch

[aavery2]

There are definitely braided lines with stretch that caps at around 2-3% if that. Esentially no stretch

Suffix stretch braid reports that it has double or triple that amount of stretch.

[F14A-B]

Mono going away? Nooooo... To many good and great fisherman still use it. Think about all the fisherman that fish a few times a year, or a lot, always buying mono... They couldn't care less about FC or Braid... I use copolys and mono way more than FC or braid... I do like having other line types avail to fish with as I may choose.

[iabass8]

Suffix stretch braid reports that it has double or triple that amount of stretch.

Ive never looked into that or heard it. The most ive ever heard of braid stretching is 3%. If the numbers you say is true then what they/you are saying is rhe line has the stretch equivalent of xps fluoro or more stretch than shooter. Not buying that. Ive used both suffix performance braid and 832. That is far from correct.

[Tim Kelly]

Tim, not sure what type of FC line you have commonly available to you in the U.K. but there are some great lines out there that should not give you problems in 6lb test.   IMHO this is one area where I think braid shines, light braided line with a FC leader is a nice setup on spinning gear.

 A poor choice compared to you, but ebay is the answer (plus the government gets to rape us with import tax) so I use pretty much the same lines as you. I'm currently using Berkeley 100% XL in 6lb, which I like. P-line halo is another favorite. Both cast considerably less well than a standard 6lb mono in my experience.

[aavery2]

 A poor choice compared to you, but ebay is the answer (plus the government gets to rape us with import tax) so I use pretty much the same lines as you. I'm currently using Berkeley 100% XL in 6lb, which I like. P-line halo is another favorite. Both cast considerably less well than a standard 6lb mono in my experience.

Interesting,  one of the most manageable FC lines that I have used in any lb. test is Seaguar Tatsu,  it is expensive but it is fantastic line.  If it is more expensive than you are comfortable with, Seaguar InviszX is another very manageable line. 

Good Luck

[aavery2]

Ive never looked into that or heard it. The most ive ever heard of braid stretching is 3%. If the numbers you say is true then what they/you are saying is rhe line has the stretch equivalent of xps fluoro or more stretch than shooter. Not buying that. Ive used both suffix performance braid and 832. That is far from correct.

I have never used the line, just heard about it, it is advertised to have 6% stretch.  The thing that I would like to know is if that is measured at breaking strength or a percentage of.   Who knows it may have even more stretch than advertised, many lines do.

[Tim Kelly]

I tried invisx but found it too stretchy and virtually no different to using mono. Never had the urge to try Tatsu, due to the cost, but everyone says it's amazing. If I could use it in 8lb with the manageability of the 6lb I'm using I might be tempted?

[aavery2]

I tried invisx but found it too stretchy and virtually no different to using mono. Never had the urge to try Tatsu, due to the cost, but everyone says it's amazing. If I could use it in 8lb with the manageability of the 6lb I'm using I might be tempted?

That tends to be the most common negative associated with InviszX.  IMHO  I believe that Tatsu has equal or better manageability at equal lb. test and noticeably less stretch.  Those are actually the reasons I prefer it.  There are several members here that use Tatsu, hopefully someone else will chime in.

[WRB]

Here is a challenge for all you long casters; get a hula hoop or whatever to make a 36" dia target. Any good caster should be able to hit a 36" hoop! Go to you local football field, set the hoop on the goal line, flat on the grass. Now walk back to the 30 yard line and cast your jig or crankbait into the hoop. When you have done this, walk back to the 40 yard line and repeat casting into the hoop. If you ever hit the hoop walk back to the 50 yard line and try from there. If you accomplish this task you are a world class caster. Very few anglers can hit the 40 yard hoop and only a hand full can cast 50 yards and hit a 36" target.

Try this with mono, FC and braid, then you will know which line cast further.

Fishing conditions usually have some wind and you are standing in the bow of a boat that's moving. Trying to cast 40 yards may seem easy until you try the football field challenge, you should be making accurate casts.

Tom

[WRB]

Sunline Shooter was available in130 meter spools back in 94-95 time period from 1 distributor in the US.

Shooter was the first FC fishing line in the US to the best of my knowledge and hasn't changed over the years, the price was $16. My rods were custom Lamiglas, reels Daiwa HTSA103, excellent rods and reels. Caught a lot of giant bass using that old stuff.

Tom