Super User eyedabassman Posted March 13, 2009 Super User Posted March 13, 2009 I bought some XPS Fluo. from BPS and I was going to spool up my reel and it looks like the XPS line looks alittle yellow tint to it! Is this the norm for this line? I looked at my Trilene 100% Fluo. and it is real clear. Should I not worry about it? :-/ Quote
Uncle Leo Posted March 13, 2009 Posted March 13, 2009 I am not familair with this particular line but Trilene Vanish Gold has a bit of a tint to it. In sunlight it turns gold for visibility. I am sure it is not a problem. You could cut off a piece, weight it and drop it into the water to see how visible it is. That should tell you if it has the property of visibility that you are looking for. I know KVD swears by it. Quote
Uncle Leo Posted March 13, 2009 Posted March 13, 2009 I just checked Trilene 100% also make a Low Vis Green line. I really doubt you will lose much with the yellow. Quote
jimmieO Posted March 13, 2009 Posted March 13, 2009 I just bought my first BPS XPS flouro 2 weeks ago (20lb) and thought the same thing when I opened it up. I went ahead and spooled it up and used it the next day. After one day, it is absolutely, without a doubt, my new favorite line, by far. The stuff just doesn't mess around. Quote
Super User eyedabassman Posted March 14, 2009 Author Super User Posted March 14, 2009 I just bought my first BPS XPS flouro 2 weeks ago (20lb) and thought the same thing when I opened it up. I went ahead and spooled it up and used it the next day.After one day, it is absolutely, without a doubt, my new favorite line, by far. The stuff just doesn't mess around. Thanks for the heads up. I feel better now, it just looks like a funky yellow tint.Oh well! Quote
adclem Posted March 14, 2009 Posted March 14, 2009 Whats every ones thoughts on this line? Been considering trying some fluorocarbon out. Plus with the BPS sale right now, buy 2 reels get 1 reel free, it makes it very tempting. That is for the 200yard spools. Makes it about $11 a spool instead of $16. Later, Quote
Bassnajr Posted March 14, 2009 Posted March 14, 2009 It does have a tint...not totally clear. Probably so you can see it to tie your knots!!! ;D Use KVD Line and Lure conditioner!! Can't say this enough...and follow the directions on the bottle like I didn't. makes flouro alot easier to deal with.!!! ajr Quote
Super User grimlin Posted March 14, 2009 Super User Posted March 14, 2009 Whats every ones thoughts on this line? Been considering trying some fluorocarbon out. Plus with the BPS sale right now, buy 2 reels get 1 reel free, it makes it very tempting. That is for the 200yard spools. Makes it about $11 a spool instead of $16.Later, I've tried quite a few fluorocarbon line and i always seem to prefer BPS XPS over everything i've tried.I had the least amount of problems with this line. I plan to go back to this line. Quote
DINK WHISPERER Posted March 14, 2009 Posted March 14, 2009 IMHO, there is NO better, stronger fluoro than the BPS XPS line hands down! I use the 20lb for flippin' and pitchin THICK FL cover and i catch fish after fish without having to even re-tie! The big spool is a great idea because at almost $20 for a small spool, it can get expensive! Quote
Super User Wayne P. Posted March 14, 2009 Super User Posted March 14, 2009 It's the only fluorocarbon line I use after trying several brands. I hadn't noticed any tint until it was mentioned here. I don't think it is an added tint, just the characteristic of that particular fluorocarbon make-up. Quote
djmax22 Posted March 15, 2009 Posted March 15, 2009 I agree the XPS fluorocarbon is by far my favorite line other Sunline. I have not noticed a yellow tint. Quote
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