Fluoro on baitcaster - Advice needed

[mooneyes]

Which Generation of Revo Premier are you using?    Tell us a little bit more about how you have your braking and spool tension set.   I have used the Revo line of reels since they were released, I find all but the Gen 1 SX are excellent casting reels. Line choice may have some impact on castability but certainly not to the point of repeated backlashing.   

 

The way the line was spooled on the reel can certainly have an impact on castability also.

[Yudo1]

I run braid with leaders on most of my reels except for my weightless soft plastic reels where I use sniper. The slackline sensitivity of fluoro makes it worth the trouble IMO but KVD line and lure makes a huge difference. I have one reel that I absolutely couldn't use fluoro on because of serious backlash issues, steez 103. The braking profile was just too fast so I just put a 1016 spool in it.

[Team9nine]

3 hours ago, MickD said:

My point is that the line is an important and highly variable component in the baitcasting experience.  And FC is, in my opinion, too much trouble, too expensive, too fragile, without commensurate advantages over mono.  I know there are many who can  handle it.  I can handle it under certain circumstances, but for reliably good casting, trouble-free fishing, it's not my cup of tea.  And others who are struggling to use it successfully would be better served by simply going mono.  I know this opinion is not universally accepted, but I think  going mono is good advice for many fishermen.

 

Not disagreeing that there is a place and time for mono. Been a staple for many decades now. Still fine in many instances. Let's just stop blaming/bashing fluoro every time someone has a casting issue or any other malady. I was on the water yesterday casting Shad Raps on a Curado with 8# fluoro, and pitching jigs with 25# - if it doesn't work for you, no harm, no foul - use some other line...but the real issue isn't the fluoro  

 

-T9

[Darren.]

Welcome aboard to the OP!

 

Some great advice on line conditioner, even braid + leader which

is how I roll. Micro guides, though, can be an issue with the thicker

diameter leaders, and unless you get supremely good at tying the

FG knot, it can be a pain to deal with, unless you take @roadwarrior's

solid advice of using a shorter leader.

 

My Legend Tournament (spinning) has micro guides and I use braid+

leader with virtually zero catching issues, but the heaviest I go is 10#

Gamma Edge on that rod - usually 6 or 8# leader and a Uni-to-Uni or

Alberto knot. Granted that plus 15# max braid makes for a very small

and compact leader knot, which won't be the case with a heavier braid

and heavier leader.

[MickD]

Let's do a little review of the original post.  Two Revo's, one with braid , one with Sensation (mono), both "work like a charm."  Add a Revo and 12 # FC and he cannot cast successfully.

 

Maybe the line isn't the issue with some people, but it sure as heck looks like it is with the poster.

And with many others on the forum.  Not everyone is skilled enough to make FC work.  Not everyone is skilled enough to successfully drive a Farari.  I'm done.