Do You Like Fluorocarbon Line?

[mrc.in.wi]

This is how misinformation gets spread around. Not to sound like a jerk but maybe you should google some info on fluorocarbon. Some of what you said is true but other parts are not.

OP - I use it as a leader where needed, and I have it on 2 reels that have a specific duty. Other than that it's braid for me or copolymer.

Why would I Google what I know from personal experience?

[Montanaro]

It's not invisible and it's not low stretch. Two specific brands are low stretch and they cost $40+.

I use flouro for cranks and as a top shot for flipping and pitching. Everything else gets braid

[fishballer06]

I'm getting very fond of using fluoro for my deeper cranks. I'm finding that I'm getting an extra 1-2 feet deeper with my DT10's and above. Hookup ratio's are good and casting distance is very good as well. I'm using KVD Line and Lure conditioner the night before, and another shot the morning of.

[jtesch]

GOOD fluoro treated with a quality line conditioner can be a pleasure to fish with. I have found two things to be rally careful about when using fluoro

1-although it may be very abrasion resistant it is not very shock resistant. Slack in your line when setting the hook can result in broken line.

2-I like to run my reels with little or no spool tension and this can be rough on fluro. Any little loop buried in your spool will be a broken line. Keeping the fluoro tight on the spool is very important .

[kickerfish1]

Yes, 90% of my outfits have this as the main line by choice.

[LittleBob]

I use the fluoro on everything but my topwater rod and frog rod at this point.I really like it and knock on wood haven't had many issues with it so for b ow I will continue to use it. I do fish with people though that do have some of the mentioned issues.

[J Francho]

Yes, I use it as mainline and as leader, depending on the specific situation. I find it a welcome advancement, especially that it sinks and transmits vibration.

[Bruce424]

Honestly, this is the first year I've used it, and besides abrasion resistance you get with it I'm really not impressed. I mean if I had the money to buy the stuff.sure I'd buy it more often, but after the spool I got, once it's empty I don't think I'll buy again. Maybe... I don't know. I think I'll just stick with copolymer or mono. Just don't think it's worth the money.

[John G]

Yes!

[Trek]

  I use 100 percent fluorocarbon on all my flipping and spinning rods. At times it's a real pain but It's been proven to me your missing bites if your not using it. Plain and simple. I never use it as a leader either. Just learn how to use it. It's a learning curve just like a bait caster was. You'll get the hang of it and you will catch more fish on it. At first I used a lot of KVD line conditioner but now I use it sometimes but pretty much just go fishing.

[ColdSVT]

Im minority here lol...i love it

Only three or my combos have braid the other 8 are all flouro from 12# up to 20#

My drop shot, top water and punchin rods have braid

[Schuyler co]

Run straight flourocarbon on my jig and crank bait rigs...only issue I ever had was with a my palomar knot. Watched YouTube video by Shaw Grigsby on the knot he uses for flourocarbon and I haven't had any problems since. Love the sensitivity. Don't like messing with a leader

[Logan S]

If you try it and don't like it...Don't force it.  Maybe come back to it later down the road when you have more or different experience...When flouro was still pretty new to the market (when it was basically Vanish or nothing) I tried it and hated it.  Later down the road I went back to it and was much happier.  The line didn't change, I was just more experienced at that point. 

 

I say this in every one of these threads, so I'll say it again...A huge part of the decision also depends on how much gear you have and can take on each trip.  For me, all my gear rides in the rod locker so it's no big deal to have 15 or so setups to use as needed...If I was on the bank or was a co-angler my choices might be a different since the gear would need to be more universal.  Something to think about...

 

Personally, I use flouro on most setups.  I use the other line types too when they are advantageous, but the majority of my line is flouro.  Most of the guys I fish against are the same way. 

[aprilbass101]

I'm minority here as well with the fluorocarbon! Pretty much use it with all my setups (baitcasters & spinning). Minus topwater but I fine it amusing that braid users only use it for leaders! Everyone can tell you why they don't use fluorocarbon as a main line but yet it's on the end of the majority of the braid setups! Interesting I agree that some fluoro is expensive but with any fishing equipment....You pay for what you get!

[FishTank]

I love FC.  I use it almost all of my setups.  I have only had one bad spool of Seagur Invisix (returned it and got the same line, no issues).  The ones I like are Trilene 100% FC, Seguar Abrazx, Seagur Invizx, Seagur Red Label, Seagur Tatzu (not worth the money but great line) and BPS FC.  Ones I have tried that did not like, Gamma, PLine FC (like Fluoroclear though), Spiderwire UltraCast, and Vanish (worst line I have ever used, IMHO).  

 

My overall favorite is Invizx.  This would be the line I would suggest, if you are just looking to try FC.  I would also recommend some KVD line conditioner. 

[Capt.Bob]

You use a 6-16' leader. What dictates the length?

 

What fluorocarbon line do you like?

 

Considering trying a leader with my 832 Sufix. I fish in cover, throwing at Cypress trees, laydowns, vegetation, will need to be heavier line. (Not sure what to try.)

Mono I use Trilene Big Game with fluoro I use Seaguar Abrazx water clarity dictates my leader length at times sometimes I know I am going to have a lot of breakopffs when rigging and will use a longer leader to eliminate lost time tying on another. Conditions and species will determine the lbs. test I use.

[Trek]

  I guess the one thing I've never understood about using fluorocarbon as a leader is that the sensitivity you get from your bait to you is through the line. I know the pole will help with that but the main sensitivity comes from the line. That's the main reason I use fluorocarbon. It has other good qualities but the bottom line is you got to feel the bite or your going to miss to many fish. So that being said why would you use it as a leader ? Your not bringing that sensitivity back to your pole where you need it most. For me to use it as a leader I would only being getting half out of what I bought it for. I do use backing under it to help cut costs.

[CRANKENSTIEN]

I dont trust it unless you plan on changing it often.  Maybe that isn't an issue with the higher dollar brands.  I prefer 10 lb pline cxx co polymer for baitcasters. It handles well, cost effective and I trust it.

[Jrob78]

I use fluoro on most of my set ups and don't have any problem with it.  I do like using it.  Using the right fluoro and tying good knots makes a huge difference.

[Capt.Bob]

  I guess the one thing I've never understood about using fluorocarbon as a leader is that the sensitivity you get from your bait to you is through the line. I know the pole will help with that but the main sensitivity comes from the line. That's the main reason I use fluorocarbon. It has other good qualities but the bottom line is you got to feel the bite or your going to miss to many fish. So that being said why would you use it as a leader ? Your not bringing that sensitivity back to your pole where you need it most. For me to use it as a leader I would only being getting half out of what I bought it for. I do use backing under it to help cut costs.

Use better rods and a quality braid and you will find it very sensitive,,,, I have no problem but don't fish slack line, and most of my fishing is rigging for walleye, much shyer biting than largemouth, except when the jig bite is on!!

[Jeff H]

I have managed to do pretty well without it.  I don't need it.  

[WIGuide]

I use it for everything other than top water and on my flippin sticks. Honestly I haven't had any issues with it so apparently I'm in the minority here, but until I start having issues with it, I'm going to keep using it. 

[iabass8]

I use it a lot.

[JGBassinAL]

I use it for everything other than top water and on my flippin sticks. Honestly I haven't had any issues with it so apparently I'm in the minority here, but until I start having issues with it, I'm going to keep using it. 

 

Agreed. I don't get how all of these people are having issues with fluorocarbon???

[Mike L]

I use it for everything other than top water and on my flippin sticks. Honestly I haven't had any issues with it so apparently I'm in the minority here, but until I start having issues with it, I'm going to keep using it.

Ditto

Mike