Part II Fluorocarbon Test

BassAddict · 10-16-07, 08:51 AM

Here's a link the the second phase of the fluorocarbon line test. Part one was posted on here a while back. Interesting reports. I've started fishing P-Line FluoroClear lately and it is becoming my line of choice. Just thought I'd pass this on for those interested.

http://www.tackletour.com/reviewfluorocarbon2.html

Eric

Rebbasser · 10-16-07, 08:12 PM

BA, Floroclear has been my choice for crankbaiting ever since Flyrod had me try it.

lunker-lander · 10-16-07, 08:55 PM

Hey Reb, does that line work well on baitcasters? Just wondering because my crank rod needs some fresh winch on 'er. Does it curl much or frey, etc.?
-ll

BassAddict · 10-17-07, 07:22 AM

Lunker,

You will like that line a lot. Especially for cranking. I don't have much problem at all with memory. It's pretty abrasion resistant too. I have it on several baitcasting reels and it casts great. Definately worth buying a spool in my opinion!

Reb,

Do you use it for jigs, worms, spinnerbaits,... ? I started using it on my jig and worm rods in my last tournament and like it for that too. I was using 20 lb. line and fishing cypress trees and an old barge and it did well. I'm starting to use it for just about everything.

Eric

Buckeyefishing · 02-14-08, 11:00 PM

I tried P-Line a couple of years ago and haven't used anything since. Just ordered some for this season. It is plenty strong and casts so smooth. I would recommend it to anyone.

basschick · 02-15-08, 10:12 PM

Has anyone used a backer to offset the cost of flurocarbon? I've sucessfully used a mono backer.

MIbasser · 02-15-08, 10:53 PM

I was going to try BPS fluorocarbon this year. Has anybody tried it, if so how did it work for you? I was going to go with 17lbs. Thanks.

Bender · 02-17-08, 11:04 PM

I love the Halo, but at $17.99 for a filler spool it does get expensive. Maybe I will try to back it; thanks for the idea basschick.

BassAddict · 02-18-08, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MIbasser

I was going to try BPS fluorocarbon this year. Has anybody tried it, if so how did it work for you? I was going to go with 17lbs. Thanks.

I like it a lot. I use the 17 lb for t-rigs and jigs and 10 lb for cranking. It's one of the best for the price in my opinion.

BassAddict · 02-18-08, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by basschick

Has anyone used a backer to offset the cost of flurocarbon? I've sucessfully used a mono backer.

I use a mono backing on all my reels. Especially for braid. Saves a lot of money considering how often I respool for tournaments.

MIbasser · 02-18-08, 10:43 PM

BA,

What type of ratio do you use? Mono to Braid or Mono to Fluro?

BassAddict · 02-18-08, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIbasser

BA,

What type of ratio do you use? Mono to Braid or Mono to Fluro?

I only use braid for frogs and flipping heavy vegitation (mostly). I will use Fluoro line whenever I'm fishing clear water. I fish rivers mostly and the ones I fish are generally stained. I'll use Berkely Big game (green mono) for that. I used to use Stren Fluoro on everything before they quit making it. Now they have a new line but I haven't tried it yet. The XPS is the closest I've found to the old Stren Flouro I used to use. I also like the P-line Fluoroclear. I use it for cranks and have actually been using it right much for jigs and t-rigs.
I don't know if I answered your question but I change line a lot depending on where I'm fishing and if money is involved!

My first tournament is in March and is on a mostly clear lake and I'll have Fluoro line on all my reels.

MIbasser · 02-18-08, 11:56 PM

I'm sorry BA. How many yards (approx) do you put on of mono as a backing to how many yards of braid or fluoro?

lunker-lander · 02-19-08, 08:16 AM

Generally, you would only need about 80 yards of good, casting line. If you had a 100 yard spool, 20-30 yards of backing would be plenty. I like using this method, though some just like to cover the spool with monofilament. Just enough as to where you cannot see it.

-Lunk-

BassAddict · 02-19-08, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIbasser

I'm sorry BA. How many yards (approx) do you put on of mono as a backing to how many yards of braid or fluoro?

Ok. I misunderstood your question.

I will fill my spool with enough mono so that I can put about 50-60 yards of either braid or Flouro on. For my cranks I will put a little less mono so I can get about 70-80 yards of Flouro on. I'll make longer casts with the cranks. I don't have anything that counts the yards of line I'm putting on so I just guess. As long as I don't get into the backing on a cast I know I have enough line on. Hope this helps.

Texas_Justice85 · 02-22-08, 11:45 AM

try on some YoZuri Hybrid for size

10-16-07, 08:51 AM	#1
BassAddict BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 805	Part II Fluorocarbon Test Here's a link the the second phase of the fluorocarbon line test. Part one was posted on here a while back. Interesting reports. I've started fishing P-Line FluoroClear lately and it is becoming my line of choice. Just thought I'd pass this on for those interested. http://www.tackletour.com/reviewfluorocarbon2.html Eric

10-16-07, 08:12 PM	#2
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	BA, Floroclear has been my choice for crankbaiting ever since Flyrod had me try it. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

10-16-07, 08:55 PM	#3
lunker-lander BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,628	Hey Reb, does that line work well on baitcasters? Just wondering because my crank rod needs some fresh winch on 'er. Does it curl much or frey, etc.? -ll __________________ I don't see why schools are Public. If all schools were made Private, trespassers would be eliminated!

02-14-08, 11:00 PM	#5
Buckeyefishing BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canton,Ohio Posts: 45	P-Line Fluoroclear I tried P-Line a couple of years ago and haven't used anything since. Just ordered some for this season. It is plenty strong and casts so smooth. I would recommend it to anyone.

02-19-08, 08:16 AM	#14
lunker-lander BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,628	Generally, you would only need about 80 yards of good, casting line. If you had a 100 yard spool, 20-30 yards of backing would be plenty. I like using this method, though some just like to cover the spool with monofilament. Just enough as to where you cannot see it. -Lunk- __________________ I don't see why schools are Public. If all schools were made Private, trespassers would be eliminated!

10-17-07, 07:22 AM	#4
BassAddict BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 805	Lunker, You will like that line a lot. Especially for cranking. I don't have much problem at all with memory. It's pretty abrasion resistant too. I have it on several baitcasting reels and it casts great. Definately worth buying a spool in my opinion! Reb, Do you use it for jigs, worms, spinnerbaits,... ? I started using it on my jig and worm rods in my last tournament and like it for that too. I was using 20 lb. line and fishing cypress trees and an old barge and it did well. I'm starting to use it for just about everything. Eric

02-15-08, 10:12 PM	#6
basschick BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 26	Has anyone used a backer to offset the cost of flurocarbon? I've sucessfully used a mono backer.

02-15-08, 10:53 PM	#7
MIbasser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Okemos, MI Posts: 1,447	I was going to try BPS fluorocarbon this year. Has anybody tried it, if so how did it work for you? I was going to go with 17lbs. Thanks.

02-17-08, 11:04 PM	#8
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	I love the Halo, but at $17.99 for a filler spool it does get expensive. Maybe I will try to back it; thanks for the idea basschick.

02-18-08, 10:43 PM	#11
MIbasser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Okemos, MI Posts: 1,447	BA, What type of ratio do you use? Mono to Braid or Mono to Fluro?

02-18-08, 11:56 PM	#13
MIbasser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Okemos, MI Posts: 1,447	I'm sorry BA. How many yards (approx) do you put on of mono as a backing to how many yards of braid or fluoro?

02-22-08, 11:45 AM	#16
Texas_Justice85 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 70	try on some YoZuri Hybrid for size __________________ Tim -Future Game Warden "Long live the Republic"

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