Mono vs fluoro

[fishinNWA]

Flurocarbon

[gim]

I think a bunch of us should get together and have a tug-a-war.  First we'll use some mono and then we'll use fluoro.

 

Then we'll see first hand which one actually is the winner here.

 

[CrashVector]

30 minutes ago, cyclops2 said:

Premium CLEAR LINES   ?      I still have at least 1/2 of of full spool of 20? year old Ande 6# Monofilament line clear. Strong as ever. In a bureau  drawer. 

 

I use clear mono.

 

Still...experimentation is half the fun of fishing imo....

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2 hours ago, fishinNWA said:

Flurocarbon

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[cyclops2]

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[Skunkmaster-k]

I agree with a bunch of people who have already stated that if you are happy with mono , stick with it. 

[Brownbasser]

12 hours ago, gimruis said:

I think a bunch of us should get together and have a tug-a-war.  First we'll use some mono and then we'll use fluoro.

 

Then we'll see first hand which one actually is the winner here.

 

I'm in, but we've got to have really good gloves!

[Brownbasser]

On 1/18/2022 at 5:13 PM, T-Billy said:

? Come right in and swat the hornets nest with your very first post!!! I like the way you roll Brownbasser!!!  LOL Just kidding brother. This topic always stirs up... "spirited" debate. Welcome to the club. You'll enjoy it here. Good bunch of folks.

Thanks for the welcoming words. As far as "swatting the next"... Good grief, you ain't kidding. But, there's been a lot of good info and decent arguments for both sides.

[Brownbasser]

On 1/18/2022 at 11:04 PM, islandbass said:

Or when the next newbie asks instead of perform a topic search, lol. 

Ok, islandbass... I'm not sure who peed in your post toasties. I know it wasn't me, I have better manners than that, though it sounds like maybe your manners are questionable. To call me out for being a newbie and not doing my research shows your lack of patience and maybe a bit of arrogance. If you can't say something helpful to an honest question, don't reply to my post. It's plain and simple.

[Finessegenics]

[islandbass]

3 hours ago, Brownbasser said:

Ok, islandbass... I'm not sure who peed in your post toasties. I know it wasn't me, I have better manners than that, though it sounds like maybe your manners are questionable. To call me out for being a newbie and not doing my research shows your lack of patience and maybe a bit of arrogance. If you can't say something helpful to an honest question, don't reply to my post. It's plain and simple.

I wasn’t calling you out. I was merely reminiscing about myself when I posted in the same way. Everyone here has done it and soon you yourself will recognize this cool and beautiful pattern that occurs here with regularity. Not only in this topic but many others. 
 

I apologize for forgetting to add to my post that which is Germaine to the topic and if I offended you. I normally do add to the thread topic.

 

So to the topic, I love fluoro, particularly in 6# test for drop shotting. Not all fluoros are equal. Some are stiff and like wiry and while others are limp. I prefer the limp style for drop shot. 
 

With that said, the fluoro I do like, Seaguar invizx is not cost effective for the rip rap I face most of the time I drop shot. I can go through a lot of line. As a result, I will normally use mono for everything. 
 

I am in the camp that I have also found in my experience that fluoro seems to transmit feed back just a little nicer than mono. I’m also a guy in whose hands even an ugly stik is sensitive so I don’t need that edge — but it’s nice to have. 
 

With that said, one thing I definitely love about mono is it is generally more resilient than fluoro and way more economical. If fluoro is stretched past a certain point, we’ll others here have already described this. 
 

I’ll close by saying there is no perfect “does everything” line — each type has its advantages and drawbacks. 
 

Once again, I apologize if you took umbrage to my first post in this thread. It wasn’t my intent to insult or make fun on you or anyone. It is a sure thing that you too will see the pattern I described and may it bring you a chuckle or too. Just wait until the next left or right handed baitcaster reel thread comes up. I really like that topic. ??

[Cigarguy]

To remain neutral in all of this, I sometimes use all 3.  Mono backing, braid with flouro leader.  Just need to find a way of incorporating paracord in there somewhere.

 

[Brownbasser]

6 hours ago, islandbass said:

I wasn’t calling you out. I was merely reminiscing about myself when I posted in the same way. Everyone here has done it and soon you yourself will recognize this cool and beautiful pattern that occurs here with regularity. Not only in this topic but many others. 
 

I apologize for forgetting to add to my post that which is Germaine to the topic and if I offended you. I normally do add to the thread topic.

 

So to the topic, I love fluoro, particularly in 6# test for drop shotting. Not all fluoros are equal. Some are stiff and like wiry and while others are limp. I prefer the limp style for drop shot. 
 

With that said, the fluoro I do like, Seaguar invizx is not cost effective for the rip rap I face most of the time I drop shot. I can go through a lot of line. As a result, I will normally use mono for everything. 
 

I am in the camp that I have also found in my experience that fluoro seems to transmit feed back just a little nicer than mono. I’m also a guy in whose hands even an ugly stik is sensitive so I don’t need that edge — but it’s nice to have. 
 

With that said, one thing I definitely love about mono is it is generally more resilient than fluoro and way more economical. If fluoro is stretched past a certain point, we’ll others here have already described this. 
 

I’ll close by saying there is no perfect “does everything” line — each type has its advantages and drawbacks. 
 

Once again, I apologize if you took umbrage to my first post in this thread. It wasn’t my intent to insult or make fun on you or anyone. It is a sure thing that you too will see the pattern I described and may it bring you a chuckle or too. Just wait until the next left or right handed baitcaster reel thread comes up. I really like that topic. ??

I feel better now, having read that you weren't coming at me personally. I have been known to take things a bit personal from time to time, but how could you know that. Thank you for your reply to my response to your post.

[RB 77]

On 1/16/2022 at 2:15 PM, Brownbasser said:

I'm new to this forum stuff and was just wondering what's the big fuss about fluoro. I prefer mono, can you change my mind? Or at least justify spending so much more on fluoro?

 

 

You're perfectly fine using mono. Every single setup I have from 10 lb to 100 lb (saltwater) has braid backing to a mono top-shot. The exceptions are worm and jig stuff have flouro top-shots, spinning setups have braid with a flouro leader, frog/ flippin & pitchin are straight braid and some salt water flyline setups get a flouro leader for Bluefin fishing. Everything else, the fish from LMB to YFT get mono line. 

[islandbass]

8 hours ago, Brownbasser said:

I feel better now, having read that you weren't coming at me personally. I have been known to take things a bit personal from time to time, but how could you know that. Thank you for your reply to my response to your post.

No problem! We’re good. I will tell you after reading my first post I can see how it could have been construed that way. ‘Til then, keep your line wet and good fishing. 

[FishTank]

Mono, FC and Braid.... 3 different lines for different needs.  

 

For me.....

 

Mono > topwater and crankbaits

FC > General purpose fishing, T-Rigged Plastic and Jigs

Braid > Topwater and heavy vegetation/cover

Braid with FC Leader > Finesse spinning gear

 

I try not to over think it but the main benefit to me of FC over mono is that it last longer and I have to change it less (in some cases it is a better value than mono).  The benefit of mono is the initial cost and it floats.  I haven't seen much of a difference in knot strength, invisibility/visibility (mono tends to loose it faster), or castability (mono might be slightly better depending on the pound test in question).  As far FC stretch vs mono, it depends on the line.  I have my favorites and use them as I see fit based on their individual properties. 

 

I do try each year to expand my taste in fishing line by trying something new. Last year it was Daiwa Samurai FC and it was a winner.  This year it's Sunline Sniper Invisible Camo.  Line is nothing more than a personal inclination so have fun.