Fluorocarbon newbie

[weemofisher]

I have always been either straight mono or braid to leader guy. I tried fluorocarbon line once many years ago and hated it. It was a cheaper one and was before I knew how amazing line and lure was on all lines. I've decided to spend the money and get tatsu. My question is 10 vs 12 lb . This will be light cover and open water fishing, not flipping brush piles. It seems bizarre that the 12 lb is $10 more. I also believe that flouro handles better in lighter weights correct? This will be on a casting setup w a tatula ct reel. Help a flouro newb out and school me on 10 vs 12 

[jbsoonerfan]

Well considering we have no clue what baits you are going to throw with it, here are my thoughts. If it has a single hook like a spinnerbait, chatterbait, jig, etc then I would go with the 12. Actually I use 15, but you didn't ask about that. If you are throwing a jerkbait, lipless, squarebill, etc. then I would go 10.

[MN Fisher]

Agree with JB.

 

Nice part is - BPS/Cabelas currently have Tatsu on sale - $40 for 12# or 15#...that's $10-$15 off regular price.

[ATA]

2 hours ago, MN Fisher said:

Agree with JB.

 

Nice part is - BPS/Cabelas currently have Tatsu on sale - $40 for 12# or 15#...that's $10-$15 off regular price.

got the 10lb to try next month on my new reel. thx

[ChrisD46]

I currently have #12 lb. InvizX on my treble hook lures (lipless , square bill cranks) . I believe #12 lb. InvizX is pretty thin line diameter so as previous posters indicated : For single hook lures like spinnerbaits , chatter baits , swim jigs , T-Rigs , etc. I believe #15 lb. InvizX is the right choice . Lastly , If I was new to FC line I believe I would try InvizX or Sunline Sniper first (bait cast reel) as Tatsu is expensive (even on sale) as well as you have no experience with good FC yet - so InvizX and Sunline Sniper are VERY good FC lines to try first . *Wild Card* : A lot of Yo-Zuri #12 lb. line users here (including me) ... Do not over look this cost effective  line for a lot of reaction bait applications . 

[FryDog62]

I use 10 lb FC for jerk baits, shaky heads.  12 lb for cranks, and 12 # Yo-Zuri (which is the thickness/strength of 15 lb fluorocarbon) for chatterbaits, spinnerbaits, etc.

[FishTank]

I use 12lb for Invizx for T-rigged soft plastic and jerkbaits and 15lb and sometimes 20lb for Jigs.

[weemofisher]

Thanks all. I saw a mention or two about YZH. I actually like co poly lines. I prefer the suffix advance though.