Florocarbon Help

[Joe D]

So I final broke down and bought a spool of Trilene 100% to try 10lb. Couldn't decide which rod to try it out on so I put it on my 6'6" med spinning rig  for fishing wacky rigs, shakey heads etc. I got to the lake and made my first cast... about twenty feet and coiled like a sring. So I rode around for about ten minutes draging the line behind the boat, that took all the twist out but it still cast like a clothesline. I am very new to florocarbon and know that crankbait, flipping guys sing it's praises alot and I still may try it for that. But my question is Am I don't something wrong or is florocarbo just not suited for spinning gear? Any help or info would be great. Thanks

Joe

[TBendBassin]

try kvd line and lure conditioner.. all FC is going to have more line memory than other lines but can be maintained by line conditioner..

[dodgeguy]

if you look you will notice pros fish flouro on large spool 3500 to 4000 spinning reels.i also suggest kvd line and lure.i also suggest putting the spool in a hot tub of water and spooling it on.make sure it goes on in the right direction.the next day tie it to a post and reel it in spraying kvd on it.let it dry at least 2 hours.i also suggest seguar invizx.it's the most manageable flouro made.

[BobP]

Don't know what size reel you're using but I think a 2500 size is about the minimum for throwing 10 lb fluorocarbon.  One thing that helped me:  you don't want to fill the spool to the brim like you might with mono.  If you leave a 1/8" lip unfilled, it will be much more manageable and will stop jumping off the spool.  Yes, it is stiffer but the advantages are so many that it's worth the trouble.  BTW, it will last MUCH longer on the reel than mono will.

[deep]

#1. try a lower pound test or a larger reel next time, more manageable

#2. try KVD L&L, works like magic for spinning reel + FC

#3. berkeley trilene FC is one of the stiffer FCs out there. Seaguar Invizx is very manageable, but it has a lot of stretch, cuts down on the sensitivity. I found spiderwire ultracast FC to be a good compromise between castability and sensitivity.

#4. if sensitivity isn't an issue, just use a mono + FC leader. I use suffix siege for the mainline. Casts like a dream, and you also got abrasion resistance and invisibility.

P.S. Tackletour did a FC line shootout. You might want to find and read that article.

[Joe D]

Thanks for the tips, I will give those things a try. I don't normally use much spinning gear and I am looking forward to trying the floro for flipping and cranking. Good tips though and I will check out the review. Thanks

[deep]

If cranking is the application you are looking at, these are my thoughts.

In a 100 ft cast, the crank stays at intended depth for only like 40 ft. So you want to maximize your cast length, which on my spinning tackle at least I find with mono (siege or trilene xl, I like both). You want the crank to go as deep as the structure you are trying to hit. But mono floats. So how about using a mono of lesser diameter (step-down one size) or a slightly deeper crank? For abrasion resistance, put on an FC leader. This is what works for me.

[Hammer 4]

Make sure you spool it on th reel, the same way the line comes off the filler spool, and add some tension to the line while filling up the reel..

[BASSclary]

For spinning gear I always recommend Using Seaguar InvisX or braid with any fluoro leader

[Hammer 4]

I've spooled up my 2500's with at least 4 different brands of fluro..never had coiling problems with any of them..I gave up on fluro's, including Invisx, and abrasx due to weak abrasion issues.

[BASSclary]

I've spooled up my 2500's with at least 4 different brands of fluro..never had coiling problems with any of them..I gave up on fluro's, including Invisx, and abrasx due to weak abrasion issues.

Im confused by that statement. Fluorocarbon is more abrasion resistant than braid and mono.  :-? especially AbrazX

[Dan-K]

I've spooled up my 2500's with at least 4 different brands of fluro..never had coiling problems with any of them..I gave up on fluro's, including Invisx, and abrasx due to weak abrasion issues.

Im confused by that statement. Fluorocarbon is more abrasion resistant than braid and mono. :-? especially AbrazX

It is, just don't kink it. I have tried them all and recently settled on P-Line.

[roadwarrior]

#8 Seaguar InvizX treated with KVD Line & Lure Conditioner

8-)

[Joe D]

Thanks for all the info, I put some 10ld floro on a baitcasting rig, 7' medium action (senkos, small plastics, etc.) and it seemed to preform much better on a baitcasting reel. I also bought some 20 to try for flipping/pitching. I'll see how that works. Thanks again.

Joe

[grimlin]

I don't go over 6# on spinning rigs.

No matter what you get fluorocarbon is gonna be stiff.Now i haven't tried the more expensive fluorocarbon from the Japanese market,but i always hear great reviews.But the $40 price tag per spool is something i really don't want to spend.

[roadwarrior]

InvizX is around $20, but is occasionally on sale. #8 has a

diameter of .009, the same as Yo-Zuri Hybrid #4. The line

is supple yet strong.

For twice the money, Seaguar Tatsu may be the ultimate

fluorocarbon. I have been fishing #12 on a baitcaster for

the past few weeks...sweet!

8-)

[J Francho]

Another vote for InvisX for spinning, but I'm using 6# size on a CI4 2500 size reel.

For baitcasting, I'm really impressed with Trilene 100% in 10 and 12# size.  I had several fish on a vibration bait, skipped under docks, that wrapped me on zebe encrusted steel pylons, and though the line was visibly peeling, it held up. 

This 4-3 LMB was the highlight from that day.  He had me wrapped on two pylons, and about 6 feet of the line was shredded, but still held strong.  Jim, his dad and I were both amazed at how durable the line was.

[rubba bubba]

I don't go over 6# on spinning rigs.

This.

The general rule of thumb is 8lbs or less for spinning tackle as it becomes too stiff any higher, but even 8 is borderline.  Of course not all #8's are created equal so you have to pay attention to line diameter.

[J Francho]

You can with bigger diameters for spinning, by using a larger model reel.  The trade off is you have to use a bigger reel.  I know quite a few people using 4000 and 5000 series reels with larger diameter mono lines.  Its not for me, this is where a baitcaster shines, but its possible.