Fluoro...low Stretch??

[Smokinal]

I don't think so. So I have tried fluoro a few times without stellar success. I really had a hard time with it, memory, springy, all the bad stuff you read about, etc... But with all these fluoro threads going around I thought I'd strip off my PP S/S and spool up my jig rod and a t-rigged rod with some Sunline I had thrown in the corner. I will admit that most of my prior issues were reel-setting related. I got them dialed in pretty good and could cast very well with it...heck I almost enjoyed it. The only problem now is, I have been a braid guy for the past 18 or so years; since Spider Wire came out. Now this stuff feels like mush on a hookset in comparison; just so much stretch to it. I honestly didn't think I'd notice this much difference but I guess I was really in tune with my braid. I'll give it a few more outings to see if I come around. I wouldn't mind getting away from the braid/leader thing on these 2 rods. Anyone else think the "low stretch" claims are a little exaggerated?

[Jrob78]

Some fluoro is very low stretch, most is not.  To me, the stretch in fluoro feels different than the stretch in mono.  Anything is going to feel stretchy when you're used to braid though.  For some techniques a little bit of stretch is a good thing.

[tomustang]

Low stretch, Low memory, High knot strength, More abrasion resistant. Mainly box talk for sales

[Hi Salenity]

Keep using it it needs broken in. No one likes new FC.

[F14A-B]

Keep using it it needs broken in. No one likes new FC.

About that, I have heard that a couple times, I am using it on one Reel to see if Iam going to stick with it, so I guess how long to break-in ?

[JeziHogg]

What kind of line are you using? Try Tatsu, it sets the standard for fluorocarbon.

[Logan S]

I posted this in the other thread... 

 

http://www.bigindianabass.com/big_indiana_bass/the-truth-about-fluorocarbon.html

 

The actual answers to your questions are here

 

 

The other post is 7 pages long with a bunch of individual anecdotes....But there is some good info there.  

 

As always, bottom line is that if you DON'T like it...Don't use it

 

Flouro does stretch and compared to braid it would seem like a lot.  There are advantages in my opinion over braid, but ultimately that's your decision to make.

[new2BC4bass]

I see people posting all the time about the low stretch of fluorocarbon lines.  TT review says different.  I've only used one brand so far (although I do have some others to try).  Just as much stretch as any mono I've used.  Only difference was with the fluoro I had to cut several more feet off once I broke it from being snagged.  Stuff split bad.

 

My understanding is the hard fluorocarbon lines have less stretch, are more abrasion resistant, and have plenty of memory...especially in the heavier poundages.  I have no problem overrunning.  I don't need a coiled spring to accomplish it either. 

[Hi Salenity]

About that, I have heard that a couple times, I am using it on one Reel to see if Iam going to stick with it, so I guess how long to break-in ?

Depending on the amount of casts you make and the number of fish you catch it could take a few outings.

Sunday I had a weird brake off in the spool after a long cast using 20# Tatsu. I respooled 20# Red label on the boat and fished for a couple more hours and it's not nearly broken in yet.

KVD L&L helps dramatically but I feel it also makes the line stretchier so I stopped using it on my Jig rods.

[Cgrinder]

Yeah, certain fluoro is very stretchy (hello, Invizx). However I really have nothing but good things to say about Red Label 10 lb. as far as handling and being low-stretch goes. 

 

Which Sunline are you using?

[WRB]

Take a look at TT test reports.

Tom

[Montanaro]

I've used invizx and it is stretchy.

I've also used red label and sunline shooter and shooter is much better.

I appreciate it's slight give when cranking and it's ability to slide over and and not dig into timber like braid can.

One thing I plan to do do is back my FC setups with braid to decrease spool weight and decrease amount of FC line that can overrun.

[Tywithay]

There's two fluorocarbon lines that are what I'd consider "low" stretch; Shooter and Toray Premium Plus. Most have slightly less stretch than mono, some don't. Just about all of them have better abrasion resistance when wet, some a little more, others a significant amount.

These are not marketing, or opinions, they're facts.

[bootytrain]

I'm going to give flouro a try on a baitcasters for the first time. Im trying due to the reports of it being invisible underwater. Is this just a myth as well?

[JGBassinAL]

I'm going to give flouro a try on a baitcasters for the first time. Im trying due to the reports of it being invisible underwater. Is this just a myth as well?

 

Here ya go bootytrain (great name by the way haha). This video should answer your question.

 

[bootytrain]

Here ya go bootytrain (great name by the way haha). This video should answer your question.

 

Thanks for posting this.. a couple of observations, the mono appeared to be as invisible as the flouro except when the mono was moved to the right side of the tank where there was more light. I was hoping he would put the flouro to the lighter right side of the tank but he didn't. They appear to have equal visibility when shown against the rocks of the tank.  Did anyone see the same thing or are my old eyes tricking me?

[Smokinal]

Thank you for the replies folks. I have 16# Sniper on my jig rod and 12# InvisX on my t-rigged rod. (just because these are the 2 that I had left over from my first go-round with it as I was trying new lines)  I'll keep workin it for a while.

[Tywithay]

Thank you for the replies folks. I have 16# Sniper on my jig rod and 12# InvisX on my t-rigged rod. (just because these are the 2 that I had left over from my first go-round with it as I was trying new lines) I'll keep workin it for a while.

Sniper is a pretty good all-around fluoro. It has some stretch, but handles and casts well, with above average abrasion resistance. Invizx is basically just mono that sinks. It's as stretchy as fluoro gets, but that also makes it one of the most manageable fluoros on the market. None of it has as little stretch as braid, but hopefully you'll find enough about it you do like to make it worth your while.