Mono Or Fluorocarbon

[jbo225]

So just bought a new lews lfs and im in need of some line. Why does some people use mono and some use fluorocarbon whats the difference in the two i know fluro is more abrasion resistent. so why choose one line over the other???also in what poundage should i go with on either

[Brian6428]

Depends on what you will be using it for. Mono is the best all-purpose line, but fluorocarbon is far superior for certain presentations.

FC sinks, and is invisible underwater, making it ideal for bottom contact lures like jigs and t-rigs. It is also more abrasion resistant, but is the most difficult line to maintain and use. Oftentimes it needs line conditioner to remain limp and without memory. FC is also quite expensive. A decent spool costs over $20, and can go up to $40 for really good line. Don't skimp and buy the bad stuff, you'll hate it.

Mono floats and is very cheap. A very good spool of mono costs about $10, and the cheaper stuff can be had for $3, and is decent quality. Most guys like mono for topwater, personally I use it for all treble-hooked baits excluding jerkbaits. It's floating properties reduce sensitivity on bottom contact lures.

Tell us what lures you intend to throw on this reel and we'll give you a definite answer and what pound test you need.

[jbo225]

mostly t-rigged and and occasionally spinner and jig?

[Brian6428]

mostly t-rigged and and occasionally spinner and jig?

I would use 15 lb fluorocarbon. Some guys like straight braid or braid with a leader for those lures, but I think FC is better.

I like the Berkeley 100% fluorocarbon. It doesn't cost too much and has been a good line for me. Pick up some KVD line and lure to spray on the line every so often to keep the line manageable.

Do some research on knots for FC if you choose to get it. I use the improved clinch. Make sure to get the knot nice and wet before tightening or else it will snap off.

Good luck!

[FishTank]

I tend to use mono for crankbaits and topwater and fluorocarbon for worms, jigs, etc..  

 

For your application, I would suggest fluorocarbon 12lb.  I like Invizx and Trilene 100% FC.   As stated above the KVD line conditioner is helpful when it comes to fluorocarbon.

[HoosierHawgs]

I tend to use mono for crankbaits and topwater and fluorocarbon for worms, jigs, etc..  

 

For your application, I would suggest fluorocarbon 12lb.  I like Invizx and Trilene 100% FC.   As stated above the KVD line conditioner is helpful when it comes to fluorocarbon.

 

This is exactly what I would have said! Nice!

[jbo225]

looks like ill be picking up some fluorocarbon thanks

[ChrisWi]

I'd go with a co polymer line.

[BassinLou]

Get yourself some 12lb yozuri hybrid, if you are going to be jigging more than you think then get 15lb. Problem solved.  

[adam lancia]

If you go with the Berkley 100%, get the XL version for spinning reels. It's a lot less springy than their other 100% FC.

[Sonik]

I fish P-Line Floroclear almost exclusively. It's a hybrid line. Mono with a fluorocarbon jacket. To me, I feel like I get the benefits of flouro (invisibility, low stretch, sensitivity, doesn't absorb water) with the benefits of mono (floats, inexpensive, low memory). People will disagree with some or all of that but it's never let me down.

[jbo225]

went with the yo-zuri heard thats its a good line

[BassinLou]

went with the yo-zuri heard thats its a good line

Good choice.