Best Flurocarbon Brand

[Green Trout]

I just starting getting into using flurocarbon for my texas rigs and jigs and absolutely love it. I'm using Berkely Vanish. What Flurocarbon do you use and why do you like it?

[Ozark_Basser]

I thought you were a mono guy? Haha just kidding. Vanish behaves a lot like mono to me. Another one you should try in that price range is Seaguar Red Label. I change it up depending on budget, but Red Label is tough to beat for the price.

[bigt89]

I fell in love with pline.

 

I have only used seaguar, Berkley, and pline, and I hate the other 2. I know their are several types of so called fluro or invisible, or what ever else they may call it. assume some are not a true fluro.

 

biggest problem I had with Berkley is the memory is a pain even with line conditioner. my neighbor at my summer home fishes tournament's all over, and loves Berkeley, but their fluorocarbon is just terrible.

 

I have not had a problem with P line yet. been using it for 2 years now, this upcoming bass season will be the start of my 3rd year using it.  price is not bad either. only I think $40 for 2,000 yard or so, I have to check. I was going to order more, but noticed I guess they also have more then 1 selection as well in fluorocarbon unless they changed the look.  I got it on ebay. a lot of the line on their if you get from I think its tackle warehouse if you buy in big spools you can find some very good deals.

[backcast88]

I'm a fan of Sunline Sniper. 

 

When I first looked at fluoro everybody recommended Seaguar.  I tried it and liked it at first.  Then I started having durability issues.  I took it off all my reels and went to Sniper.  I can get it fairly easily where I live for the same price as Seaguar, it handles nearly as well as Seaguar, but most importantly its more abrasion resistant and holds up better than Seaguar. 

 

I've also used Trilene.  Its ok.  Has a little more memory then Sniper and costs nearly the same.  I can't really comment on its durability since I mainly throw crankbaits and jerkbaits on it but so far so good.  Especailly since the spool was free from a Berkley rep.

 

I have Vicious Elite on a reel.  The only way to describe it is, nearly impossible to break.  I have it in 14 lb but it seems to break well over that.  The down side is that if its on your reel for more then 5 seconds without KVD line and lure it has so much memory its nearly impossible to work with.  I love its durability but can't stand its memory.  It might be a couple dollars cheaper but my advise is to spend a little more on the line to start with or you'll be spending your savings on Goody's powder to get rid of the headache.

[infidel23]

I started using Seaguar red label last season and absolutely love it.  For the brand and the price I don't think it can be beat.  Another one I really like is vicious 100% flouro too  another good line for cheap

[CRANKENSTIEN]

I know it is a copolymer but I go with pline cxx 10 lb on my baitcasters. Once it is wet it handles well and it has great abrasion and durability.

[Sam]

Green, interesting question with so many different responses.

 

I have use them all.

 

So what am I going to do this year?

 

I am going to try the BPS fluorocarbon lines manufactured by Seaguar to note how they perform.

 

The BPS line should prove to be sufficient but time will tell.

 

Any brand name line you have confidence will suffice. Give a number of them a try but first do this:

1.  Make a list of the brand, type and test of the lines that go on each reel.

2.  Note how the line performed for you, i.e., nicks, scrapes, scratches, broke off at the bait, hard to tie onto baits, broke off above the bait, no problems.

3.  Write down the number of bass caught and the top weights.

4.  Note if you had any backlashes and how difficult it was to remove them plus if you damaged the line getting the backlash out.

5.  Anything you want to consider.

 

By doing this little short list you will have a history of your lines and how they perform so you can target in on the ones you like best.

[Tpayneful]

I ONLY fish BPS XPS Fluorocarbon line.  Do NOT buy this line because if you do the shelves will be empty when I NEED it!  I fish 17lb on my baitcasters and 8lb on my spinning reels.  I have used Pline and Seagar and the XPS casts better and seems stronger than it's test rating.  My fishing partner tried Berkley 100% and that was the worst line.  Last year I fished over 35 days (20 small tournaments) and my line will last me up to two years on a spool.

[CYP]

I'm a fan of Sunline Sniper. 

 

When I first looked at fluoro everybody recommended Seaguar.  I tried it and liked it at first.  Then I started having durability issues.  I took it off all my reels and went to Sniper.  I can get it fairly easily where I live for the same price as Seaguar, it handles nearly as well as Seaguar, but most importantly its more abrasion resistant and holds up better than Seaguar. 

 

I've also used Trilene.  Its ok.  Has a little more memory then Sniper and costs nearly the same.  I can't really comment on its durability since I mainly throw crankbaits and jerkbaits on it but so far so good.  Especailly since the spool was free from a Berkley rep.

 

I have Vicious Elite on a reel.  The only way to describe it is, nearly impossible to break.  I have it in 14 lb but it seems to break well over that.  The down side is that if its on your reel for more then 5 seconds without KVD line and lure it has so much memory its nearly impossible to work with.  I love its durability but can't stand its memory.  It might be a couple dollars cheaper but my advise is to spend a little more on the line to start with or you'll be spending your savings on Goody's powder to get rid of the headache.

Another vote for Sunline Sniper here

[ABW]

Red Label braid + leader

 

FC Sniper for main line

[The Next KVD]

Everyone has their favorite.  In my mind your wasting your money if you don't buy a spool that regularly cost around $20.  Just been my experience that those lines hold up better due to better fluoro resins used.  Stick with the main brands like Berkley Trilene 100%, P-Line 100%, Sunline Shooter and Sniper, Seaguar Tatsu, Seaguar Abrasix, Seaguar Invisx. and you'll find one that you like. 

 

The cheaper fluorocarbons have only given me issues and broken lines on many a fish.

[Montanaro]

Sniper is good but it has given me fits lately while trying to pitch.

[rangerjockey]

Sniper and Trilene 100%..

[Schuyler co]

I'm a big fan of seaguar invizx...in comparison to a few others I've tried, I think it's managibilty is outstanding, good abrasion resistance and I've had zero problems with knots

[LunkerFisher]

I'm not sure about the higher # tests, but I was using some 6# Trilene 100% fluoro yesterday and was very impressed with its strength. Had a few snags and really tugged on it good before it bent the hook and came loose.

[Matthew2000]

I really like mustads line.

[Sherlock 60]

Can't say what brand is "best," but I really like Seaguar Invizx, myself. Very easy to manage and no knot problems. Bass Pro XPS isn't bad.

[Angry John]

Spinning is invesx, sniper, or pline 100% in 6lb. Casting is p-line 15lb shooter, or abrazx. If you want to buy only one line I would recommend p-line 100%.

[offsidewing]

I've used 8lb Invisx on spinning reels the past two years and liked it a lot. I've put Pline Fluro on my 13 year old son's spinning reel and he's had no issue. My father uses Pline Fluro with no issues either.

[Big Bait Fishing]

If you want a strong very low stretch line , check out Toray Super Hard Strong flourocarbon , kinda expensive but is the best flourocarbon I've run across ! I have used the 10,12,and 16 lb.tests for leaders tied to braid and am gonna try some Toray upgrade soon . Toray is hands down the best flourocarbon line maker , what they advertise is what you get, no b.s hype .....

[Big Bait Fishing]

Try some Toray Super Hard Strong flourocarbon , hands down best flourocarbon made . Strong, very low stretch & excellent abrasion resistance.Toray is one of the only flourocarbon manufacturing company that what they advertise is what you get ...

[OneShotOneKill]

Seaguar Abrazx and Bass Pro XPS (the xps in the yellow/purple box, not the old crap in white boxes)