Thinking of switching 1 setup to fluoro

[Luke Barnes]

I recently got my third baitcaster, which I will throw jigs, bigger t rigs and frogs and such. So now that i have that I no longer have to rely on my 7' MH to do everything that my 6'6 M cranking rod couldn't. So I'm thinking of switching it from 20# braid to maybe 14# fluoro. Will be mainly using lighter t rigs, chatter baits, spinner baits, and some smaller swimbaits. I know for abrasion fluoro beats braid, it sinks, and has a little stretch. I really cant see any reason not to switch. Yes I could do braid to fluoro leader, but if I can eliminate an extra knot by going 100% fluoro I would like to. 

 

On that note, how is the Yo-Zuri Topknot fluoro? I currently have a spool of 12# Vanish fluoro I use for leaders and could use that, but havent read the best reviews about it. 

[Team9nine]

Go for it. I'd suggest 15# Seaguar InvizX or Tatsu depending upon your budget. 

[J Francho]

14 minutes ago, Team9nine said:

Go for it. I'd suggest 15# Seaguar InvizX or Tatsu depending upon your budget. 

This is exactly what I've done to 85% of my setups.

[OnthePotomac]

I will second that.  I have either 12 lb, 15lb or 20lb Invizx on 14 of my 19 bait cast reels.  Love the stuff.  Never understood anyone having trouble with flouro carbon.

[Mike L]

InvisX is good line, but too stretchy for me for anything on the bottom and any single hook moving bait. 

I use Sniper and Shooter. 
Both are a little more than InvisX but well worth it. 
Tatsu is the next level in both quality and price. 

 

 

 

Mike

[Tywithay]

I recommend Assassin or Invizx for most people that want to start using fluoro. Still need a good wet knot, but it handles really well and casts well. If you have good success and want to upgrade later on, you can get Shooter or something a little pricier. Either way, even if you decide you don't care for the full spool,  you can use it for leaders. 

[jimmyjoe]

   For years, I hated fluorocarbon. Didn't use it. Now I have one dedicated rig filled with InvizX. Love it. It's a lighter rig, so I use 12 lb. I don't suggest 12 lb. for what you described; go for 15 lb.      jj

[Luke Barnes]

So far all the experience with flourocarbon I have is 12lb Berkley Vanish for leaders, but its worked well. 

 

Is Invisx worth the upgrade from Seagur Red Label? Or Yo-Zuri Top knot?

[WRB]

Any line is an upgrade from Vanish!

Tom

[EzyEric]

1 hour ago, Luke Barnes said:

So far all the experience with flourocarbon I have is 12lb Berkley Vanish for leaders, but its worked well. 

 

Is Invisx worth the upgrade from Seagur Red Label? Or Yo-Zuri Top knot?

 

I use InvisX for spinning leaders and I am extremely impressed with it.  Worth it for that application at least.  Ive not switched from Red Label on many of my casting rods yet so I cant say how much better it is there.

[lo n slo]

another vote for Invizx but don’t go lighter than #15. trust me on this.

[Luke Barnes]

10 minutes ago, lo n slo said:

another vote for Invizx but don’t go lighter than #15. trust me on this.

Why is that? I was thinking 15# anyways, whatever brand. I know some brands are weird and do like 12,14,17 so would go 14# in that situation.

[lo n slo]

36 minutes ago, Luke Barnes said:

Why is that? I was thinking 15# anyways, whatever brand. I know some brands are weird and do like 12,14,17 so would go 14# in that situation.

i kept busting off on the hook set with #12. drove me crazy. i thought it was my knots but it wasn’t. not sure if the Invizx comes in a #14 anyways.

[Luke Barnes]

47 minutes ago, lo n slo said:

i kept busting off on the hook set with #12. drove me crazy. i thought it was my knots but it wasn’t. not sure if the Invizx comes in a #14 anyways.

Ok good to know. I always err on the heavier side of line. 

[Luke Barnes]

I just remembered, on my cranking setup i have 15lb HiSeas Grand Slam Copoly. Its been fantastic, but ive never fished the bottom with it. I have a 300yd spool so plenty to spool up this setup. 

 

My main concern is will it be as sensitive as 100% fluoro. Ive fished it in the rocks amd landed smallmouth and good size largemouth so I know its durable and abrasion resistant enough for me.  I'm worried about sensitivity when fishing a t rig and such.