Spinning reel fluorocarbon

[SC53]

Looking for some 10# fluorocarbon for a spinning reel.
Going on trip where clear water is the norm. Would like to stay on a tight budget if possible.

 

[PhishLI]

Are you a masochist? If not, then stick with braid to leader. 10lb Seaguar Blue label works well.

[SC53]

It’s a one time trip Phish. Just want to spool an extra spool with it just in case. Hopefully I won’t need it. 😂 

[MN Fisher]

10# is right at the diameter limit for a 2500/3000 spinning reel, and given FC's more stiff nature, I think you'll have issues with it jumping off the spool...I agree with Phish about braid to leader for that situation - or go mono or drop to 8# FC.

 

Limpest FC I know of is Tatsu, with 2nd place going to InvizX if you insist on 10# FC on the spinning rig.

[JJP]

Buy a spool of trilene XL for $8 and call it a day

[FishTank]

I have not completely made the switch to all braid to leader on spinning gear but I am close.

 

For FC I still use Sunline Sniper Invisible but in 6 and 7lb. I don't tend to go over 8lb on spinning gear. I have tried 10 in a couple of lines over the years and didn't really care for it.  For the money, it's hard to beat Invizx though.  I used 6lb on spinning gear for years and had no issues. I just tend to like Sniper Invisible better.  I am currently using 5lb on BFS gear and have caught some really big fish on it.  It always surprises me how well it holds up. 

 

[rgasr63]

My attempts with fc on a spinning reel never turned out too good. Braid to mono leader has never given me any grief at all. I hope you have much better luck with it than me.

[islandbass]

How much cover is in the water and what applications are you planning to use?  
 

If it’s going to be finesse/drop shot and there is little to no cover, then I’d drop down to 6# test. With little to no cover, if that’s the scenario, 6# is more than adequate. 
 

The most “supple” fc line I’ve used is Seaguar invizx in 6 and 8#. If you really need to go to 10# you really could be asking for more hassle than it’s worth. 
 

I try not to go the main line and leader method when possible but if I had to use 10# fc on a spinning reel of bass class, I would seriously consider this. As a main line on a 2550-3000 sized spool that 10# fc could start “jumping” off the spool as already been described.

 

I am willing to assume there are supple versions of fc but invizx is the only one I’ve used that is somewhat supple, especially in 6# test. 

[SC53]

Thanks guys.  I’ll downsize to 6# if I go FC or go to mono.

 

[Deephaven]

6 hours ago, rgasr63 said:

My attempts with fc on a spinning reel never turned out too good. 

That sounds like my attempts with FC period.  On a spinning reel it's a disaster.  Even 6lb I wouldn't do.

[bp_fowler]

One little tidbit of advice I received here on BR is to make sure that to keep your line diameter at .010 (approximately 8# for most mono/fc) or less on a spinning reel.

 

I heeded this recommendation and have had way fewer issues since.

[casts_by_fly]

3 hours ago, SC53 said:

Thanks guys.  I’ll downsize to 6# if I go FC or go to mono.

 

 

If you decide to go mono, sunline supernatural is a thin diameter wonderful line for a spinning reel.  very supple.  I use it on my baitcasters in 12/14/16 lb and have it on two of my spinning reels that I use for trout (in 4 and 6 lb).  Its a very thin line so buy by diameter.  8 lb would be perfect for a 3000 sized reel.

[islandbass]

@SC53: only if your conditions allow for 6# test. If it does, you might be in for a pleasant surprise at the performance of 6# test. 

 

I was a doubter until I tried it for myself and then my eyes were opened.  
 

Last things to tell you is to make sure your drag is properly set and to check your knot connection (line and hook) periodically. Let the rod’s power and reel’s drag work for you. You’ll be catching so many fish that you might forget to check both, lol. 😂 

 

 

[SC53]

Island, I’m very familiar with what 6# test can do.  I used it a lot back in my saltwater days in south Florida as it was a line class category for the old MET tournament.
I use 4# braid a LOT now and have caught bass over 6#, redfish over 30# and even a 14# amberjack on it. 

[bulldog1935]

@SC53 look into Florida Fishing Products for cost-effective braid - I believe it's supplied by Varivas, and it meets the specs of Japan X-braid.  I fished a charge of their 20-lb for four years inshore.  

 

My go-to inshore spinner is Twin Power C3000MHG - the stock spool capacity is 150 m equiv to Florida Fishing Products 20-lb.  I also have spare spools that include a back-up PE#1.2, and a shallower-yet spool for PE#0.6 for long shore casting niche.  

[Columbia Craw]

8 Invizex.  

[TnRiver46]

6 tatsu is great on spinning. Never tried the 10 but I bet it would work on a little bigger spinning reel 

[MN Fisher]

7 hours ago, Columbia Craw said:

8 Invizex.  

Until I went braid to leader I ran 8# InvizX on a 2500 size reel. Long as you treat it with KVD or another 'quality' line treatment it performed very well.

[roadwarrior]

Tatsu #4 and #6 for me.

[tcbass]

For bass, I've only used braid to hook for the last 15 years and done fine.

[gim]

21 hours ago, tcbass said:

For bass, I've only used braid to hook for the last 15 years and done fine.

 

You must not do much fishing around rocks and zebra mussels.  Those sharp edges cut through braided line like butter.

[WRB]

On 5/29/2024 at 2:57 AM, SC53 said:

Thanks guys.  I’ll downsize to 6# if I go FC or go to mono.

 

Suggest 7 lb Sniper and prefer using 5 lb Maxima 5 lb Ultra Green copoly.

Tom

[Bird]

My wife's panfish 2000 reel has 6lb Sunline Syper, no problem.

The coil spring comes into play with heavier fluorocarbon line on shallow reels..... nightmare.

[A-Jay]

10 lb FC on a spinning reel will most likely be problematic.

10 lb braid will not.

😎

A-Jay

[tcbass]

On 5/31/2024 at 10:36 AM, gimruis said:

 

You must not do much fishing around rocks and zebra mussels.  Those sharp edges cut through braided line like butter.

 

 

Yeah, trees, lilypads, weeds, docks. 

 

Fish lakes like Forest Lake and Green Lake in Minnesota.