Rhino68W Posted December 20, 2014 Posted December 20, 2014 I am looking to buy some FC. I haven't used it before and I don't really know what brand or types to look for. I know I want 17 or 20#. I have looked a Seaguar Red label, InvisX and AbrazX and don't know which one to go for. Any tips would be great. I will be using it for jigs, T-rigs, and other bottom to middle applications. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted December 20, 2014 Super User Posted December 20, 2014 Depends on what you want to spend and whether you are using it for leader or mainline. My favorite is Tatsu and it is currently on sale. For leader the Red Label is okay, some guys even like it for mainline, but I am not one. The InvizX is stretchy and soft, well suited for spinning tackle, not so much for baitcasting. AbrazX might be what you are looking for in fluorocarbon. It is a very good compromise in terms of both value and performance. Quote
Rhino68W Posted December 20, 2014 Author Posted December 20, 2014 Depends on what you want to spend and whether you are using it for leader or mainline. My favorite is Tatsu and it is currently on sale. For leader the Red Label is okay, some guys even like it for mainline, but I am not one. The InvizX is stretchy and soft, well suited for spinning tackle, not so much for baitcasting. AbrazX might be what you are looking for in fluorocarbon. It is a very good compromise in terms of both value and performance. What application do you use the Tatsu for? Just leader or mainline? Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted December 20, 2014 Super User Posted December 20, 2014 I have #20 mainline on two rigs for bottom contact. One I consider a dedicated jig rod, the other weighted soft plastics. I also use Tatsu as the mainline for swim jigs. 1 Quote
Super User BrianinMD Posted December 20, 2014 Super User Posted December 20, 2014 Abrazx is a good line at a good price, will fit your use perfectly Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted December 20, 2014 Super User Posted December 20, 2014 What Kind Of Fluorocarbon To Buy? The Kind that say "Monofilament" on the package ~ Because fluorocarbon is The Devil's Line OK - so I'm only half serious. A-Jay 1 Quote
John G Posted December 20, 2014 Posted December 20, 2014 Tips -By the best that you can afford. Sunline Sniper FC is a good reasonably priced FC. Before you make your first cast, tighten up your reel a little bit more than normal. FC does not have the same casting characteristics as mono or braid and on a loose reel, it uncoils on the spool like crazy. I think that my initial problems with FC was trying too light of a jig or bullet weight with FC. I went with a little bit heavier weights and it helped a lot. A lot of people reccomend KV Line and Lure Conditioner to help make FC more manageable. Quote
Super User fishballer06 Posted December 20, 2014 Super User Posted December 20, 2014 I'm not a big fan of red label. Invisix is soft and stretchy, as mentioned above. AbrasX is stiffer. I prefer it for a leader, and not a mainline. Sniper FC is my favorite for a mainline. Quote
thehooligan Posted December 20, 2014 Posted December 20, 2014 Sniper would be my recommendation... 1 Quote
masterbass Posted December 20, 2014 Posted December 20, 2014 Ditto on the sunline sniper. I just picked up some kvd l&l so hopefully it makes it more manageable. Quote
kingmotorboat Posted December 21, 2014 Posted December 21, 2014 Just wondering what would be tge best to run on my worm rod. I currently use 30# power pro braid no leader Quote
BassResource.com Administrator Glenn Posted December 21, 2014 BassResource.com Administrator Posted December 21, 2014 For that, I'd go with AbrazX. You can throw it into cover just as well as open areas. It's a good, all-purpose fluoro. I use it for the same purpose as you. 1 Quote
Rhino68W Posted December 21, 2014 Author Posted December 21, 2014 I appreciate the help guys really! Made the decision to go with AbrazX due to a few of the veterans recommending it. Quote
Rhino68W Posted December 21, 2014 Author Posted December 21, 2014 For that, I'd go with AbrazX. You can throw it into cover just as well as open areas. It's a good, all-purpose fluoro. I use it for the same purpose as you. I decided to use AbrazX, would it be a bad idea to back it with cheap mono considering how expensive it is. I know there are tons of articles on the subject, but what knots do you use to attach it to backing (if you use backing), and what knot to use to tie to lures? Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted December 21, 2014 Super User Posted December 21, 2014 No, the brand of mono backing is of no importance at all. I generally match diameter, but that isn't required either. If the lines have similar diameters, a simple blood knot will do. Otherwise I would connect the lines with an Albright knot. 1 Quote
Rhino68W Posted December 22, 2014 Author Posted December 22, 2014 No, the brand of mono backing is of no importance at all. I generally match diameter, but that isn't required either. If the lines have similar diameters, a simple blood knot will do. Otherwise I would connect the lines with an Albright knot. Thanks again for the help. Do you use some tape on the knot to prevent tagline snags like someother anglers do? Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted December 22, 2014 Super User Posted December 22, 2014 No, I bury the connection in enough line where I never feel the knot. 1 Quote
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