Looking for opinions on Trilene 100% fluorocarbon

[Bass Rutten]

 Bps flyer shows they’ll be doing a bogo next week. Any users out there? Thoughts on stiffness, handling, abrasion resistance etc.? Been reading lots of glowing reviews, but always suspect, back in the day trilene fluoro has a bad rep.

[FishTank]

It's not bad.  It's not as good as Invizx but it might be better than Red Label. I have used it a few times over the years and never had an issue with 12lb on a bait caster. I like 6lb Trilene XL 100% FC for spinning gear. 

[Mojo Bass]

You’d be better off going with Seaguar invizx, abrazx, or (Tatsu if you’re rich)

or Sunline sniper, shooter, or assassin 

all of those lines are better in my opinion 

[padon]

12 minutes ago, VanIsleBassin said:

You’d be better off going with Seaguar invizx, abrazx, or (Tatsu if you’re rich)

or Sunline sniper, shooter, or assassin 

all of those lines are better in my opinion 

agree 100 percent

[FryDog62]

It’s good line, a little thicker and more stretch compared to its competitors. 
 

 

[rangerjockey]

I fished it for years in the green tint and liked it. Really can't say anything bad about it and with a deal like that I'll buy some more too.

 

[cyclops2]

Any fishline sold with a U V protective cover is always fine with me. I have never had a bad refill  roll in my lifetime.

[Team9nine]

Pretty sure it was just Vanish that had the bad rep. T100 has always been a solid line from what I recall. I used it early in the process with no issues, and with BOGO, should be a good deal on a good all-around line. 

[PhishLI]

I tried a spool of 15 lb from local shop that was going out of business. It was fine. Even better at $4 for 200yds.

[LxVE Bassin]

Not a bad line at all but its super thick and somewhat stretchy.

[KP Duty]

Its good line....used it for several years and have considered going back.  I remember thinking it stretched less and had more abrasion resistance than inviz-x (no abrazX at that time).  TT's review might give you some info...

 

 http://tackletour.com/reviewtrilenefc.html

[Bass Rutten]

31 minutes ago, KP Duty said:

Its good line....used it for several years and have considered going back.  I remember thinking it stretched less and had more abrasion resistance than inviz-x (no abrazX at that time).  TT's review might give you some info...

 

 http://tackletour.com/reviewtrilenefc.html

Thanks for that link, wasn’t aware this line’s been around 15 years. The 40% tested reduction in wet abrasion resistance is concerning, think I’ll pass trying this one.

[WRB]

Berkley’s initial FC line was Vanish that had problems with knot strength. Vanish was re released as “Improved” but the initial Vanish poisoned brand. Trilene 100% Fluorocarbon line followed and promoted by KVD and others. If you compare T 100% FC to Seaguar or Sunline the diameter is at least .001 larger. I believe the labeling 1 size up per lb test; ie 8 lb by diameter is labeled 6#, 10 lb is labeled 8 lb etc. solved the knot strength issues that Vanish had.

Don’t be fooled and evaluate line by comparing diameter.

Tom

 

[RichF]

Not sure why the 100% gets no love. I stock up every time BPS does the bogo sale. I find that it fishes pretty much the same as Sniper, Assassin, and Tactical. Def not as much stretch as invisx. It’s really strong stuff and holds knots great. 

[JohnFromLisbon]

I use both the 12 and 15lb as leader line and honestly, for the price, it's great. I got larger spools some time back and when I spooled the 12lb on my cranking reel I didn't like the inconsistency in diameter, felt a bit off especially while putting pressure on the line while spooling. You could feel when the line got thicker at times.

But for leader material, it's good.

[roadwarrior]

On 3/6/2022 at 6:21 PM, RichF said:

Not sure why the 100% gets no love. 

Just a head fake for another generation of Vanish. An attempt to distance themselves

from the reputation of the line.

[Fishingmickey]

Berkley XL and Big game are excellent monofilaments in my book, I don't trust Berkely to produce a high quality fluorocarbon line because they might be too interested in pinching pennies in the manufacturing process.

     Sunline Defier and Defier Armilo are excellent monofilament lines too. When you compare line diameter to lb test.  I feel Berkely is thicker then Sunline by a good bit for the same breaking strength.  I use Sunline when I am filling a full spool for for my topwater bait casters and spinning reels.   

     When it comes to Fluorocarbons, I think I have tried most of them out there.  I've settled on Seaguar Invisx, Tatsu and Diawa Samurai as the best of the fluorocarbon bunch. Sunline Shooter Sniper and Assassin are good too. I just think the Sunline options are thicker and seem to get stiffer memory wise faster then the Seaguar or Diawa brands I've mentioned.  Yes, The Tatsu and Samurai are more expensive, I only fill about 1/2 - 2/3rds of the spool with them.  I get a lot of fills off of the 600 yard spools. I only put about 60-70 yards on when I respool. I use the Berkley XL mono as backing.  

    As WRB has mentioned regarding the Trilene 100% fluorocarbon. They are pulling the usual let's de-rate the breaking strength and sell a thicker diameter line. There are several other brands that do this too. 

Best of luck, Hope my lengthy opinion on lines helps some.

Fishingmickey

 

[RichF]

On 3/8/2022 at 9:25 AM, roadwarrior said:

Just a head fake for another generation of Vanish. An attempt to distance themselves

from the reputation of the line.

Ouch. I don't think that's true. Yes, vanish is/was not the greatest fluoro but 100% is nothing like it. It's served me well over the last several years...saved me a lot of money and made me a lot of money. 

[DINK WHISPERER]

On 3/5/2022 at 11:03 PM, VanIsleBassin said:

You’d be better off going with Seaguar invizx, abrazx, or (Tatsu if you’re rich)

or Sunline sniper, shooter, or assassin 

all of those lines are better in my opinion 

Have you actually tried it and all the lines you mentioned for comparison or are you just going on what you've read?

 

I was recently on my last spool of Abrazx and found a guy on the forum with a ton on Trilene 100% for $10 a spool. I bought a bunch to try and I'll admit I'm really impressed. Not sure what everyone's talking about stretch and thickness. I remember thinking it's way thinner than Abrazx in equal line lb sizes. 

I've been pitching in pretty moderate cover here in FL with the 17lb and haven't had a single break off. The abrasion resistance isn't as good as Abrazx but it's not terrible either. 

I'm also using the 20lb as leader material down south for peacocks, snook and tarpon with zero issues! For the price I paid I couldn't be happier. 

[Mojo Bass]

1 hour ago, DINK WHISPERER said:

Have you actually tried it and all the lines you mentioned for comparison or are you just going on what you've read?

 

I was recently on my last spool of Abrazx and found a guy on the forum with a ton on Trilene 100% for $10 a spool. I bought a bunch to try and I'll admit I'm really impressed. Not sure what everyone's talking about stretch and thickness. I remember thinking it's way thinner than Abrazx in equal line lb sizes. 

I've been pitching in pretty moderate cover here in FL with the 17lb and haven't had a single break off. The abrasion resistance isn't as good as Abrazx but it's not terrible either. 

I'm also using the 20lb as leader material down south for peacocks, snook and tarpon with zero issues! For the price I paid I couldn't be happier. 

No I haven’t used all 6 of those lines but I have used invizx, Tatsu, sniper, and shooter but I haven’t used assassin or abrazx. For those two I’m just assuming they would be better if they’re anything like the other fluorocarbon in their respected brands lineup and from what I’ve read and seen online 

 

the only line I actually use regularly as in everytime I go fishing is Tatsu these days….. the other 3 I mentioned and have used I’ve bought spools and used them up entirely but it was basically a trail and error time where I used many different lines and brands to find the line I liked best and that was Tatsu since then I’ve never had a reason to switch…… 

 

I have also tried the trilene 100% and what I didn’t like was that it was a very thick line per breaking strength and not as manageable as I’d like…… the stretch honestly didn’t bother me I liked using invizx for a period of time and it is a very stretchy line so that wasn’t an issue

 

I wasn’t trying to say the trilene line is a bunch of junk but that there’s quite a few other lines out there that are better…… if you care about using a better line that was my advice 

 

 

[FishFace007]

As a complete noob to fishing who’s in his early 40’s I’ve recently purchased a Shimano 2500FC with a Shimano Sellus 7.1” 2-piece spin rod as my first setup. Just from my limited research and lack of skill I decided I would run my first spool of fluorocarbon… now keep in mind your dog’s probably know more about fishing than me. With that being said I want to buy the best quality FL line I can get to eliminate as much user error as possible. I’ll probably hot water soak the line as well… but I guess my question is what brand is considered the best quality without factoring price? 

[roadwarrior]

#6 Seaguar Tatsu. 

KVD Line & Lure Conditioner 

[FishTank]

14 hours ago, FishFace007 said:

As a complete noob to fishing who’s in his early 40’s I’ve recently purchased a Shimano 2500FC with a Shimano Sellus 7.1” 2-piece spin rod as my first setup. Just from my limited research and lack of skill I decided I would run my first spool of fluorocarbon… now keep in mind your dog’s probably know more about fishing than me. With that being said I want to buy the best quality FL line I can get to eliminate as much user error as possible. I’ll probably hot water soak the line as well… but I guess my question is what brand is considered the best quality without factoring price? 

 

If you are just starting out, I would go with Seaguar Invizx in either 6lb or 8lb. It handles well on spinning gear and the price isn't too crazy. It will not last as long as Tatsu but it will be better suited for spinning gear.  Tatsu is pretty much as good as you can get though.

 

Another suggestion if you can find it is Sunline Shooter Finesses. Tried it for the first time this year and I have been very happy with it. 

[WRB]

Update, since this thread started Seaguar introduced BasIX 100% FC line similar in diameter to Trilene 100% but only $10 for 200 yard spool.

Tom

[Fishingmickey]

15 hours ago, FishFace007 said:

As a complete noob to fishing who’s in his early 40’s I’ve recently purchased a Shimano 2500FC with a Shimano Sellus 7.1” 2-piece spin rod as my first setup. Just from my limited research and lack of skill I decided I would run my first spool of fluorocarbon… now keep in mind your dog’s probably know more about fishing than me. With that being said I want to buy the best quality FL line I can get to eliminate as much user error as possible. I’ll probably hot water soak the line as well… but I guess my question is what brand is considered the best quality without factoring price? 

IMHO ( I'll probably get flamed for this) Spinning reels and fluorocarbon do not play well together. Especially in 10# test or higher.  I have used the braid to leader in with 15 - 20# braid to 8-12# fluorocarbon on spinning gear and it worked fine. Spinning gear might be just fine in the 4# to 8# range. I just have never gone that light with straight fluorocarbon on a spinning reel.  When I used straight fluorocarbon as a main line.  I got line "slap" where during the cast the line leaving the spool would "slap" the rod between the reel and first guide. Also I might have overfilled the spool a tad and then even before I could close the bail the line would keep coming off of the spool and a made mess.  I feel fluorocarbon is just too stiff to play well with spinning tackle. I am going to revisit using it as a main line in the 6# - 8# range and probably under fill the spool a touch when I do. 

    Now as far as the best fluorocarbon line out there. Tatsu and Diawa Samurai get my vote with Invisx being a good second. I have tried a bunch brands fluorocarbon and it truly is a you get what you pay for proposition.

     Hope that helps some and I eagerly await my flaming.

Fishingmickey