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What brand fluoro do y'all use?
Posted on 6/24/14 at 8:42 am
Posted on 6/24/14 at 8:42 am
I bought some 30# this weekend (can't remember the brand right now) but when I starting making some leaders yesterday, it wouldn't straighten out for anything.
Any advice is appreciated.
Any advice is appreciated.
This post was edited on 6/24/14 at 8:47 am
Posted on 6/24/14 at 8:57 am to boom roasted
I use the BPS brand "Offshore Angler" for 20# leader tied on to 50# braid. It is actually "leader material", it is costly and you only get a few yards on a spool.
I also use 12# Seguar Red Label tied on to 15# braid. it is just regular fluoro line, much cheaper than the leader material. I bought a full spool for around $12.00
Seguar Blue Label is supposed to be great for leaders, I just could not find it around here to try.
I also use 12# Seguar Red Label tied on to 15# braid. it is just regular fluoro line, much cheaper than the leader material. I bought a full spool for around $12.00
Seguar Blue Label is supposed to be great for leaders, I just could not find it around here to try.
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:03 am to Polar Pop
What do you think the difference is between leader material and regular line?
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:07 am to AlxTgr
The leader material is very stout. It is stiff with more backbone than traditional fluoro from what I have seen.
I use it on my heavy action frog rod. It is probably overkill, but I like being able to swing for the fence without worrying about anything.
Next round I will probably go traditional fluoro just for cost reasons.
The regular fluoro Seguar Red Label is on my spinning reel, and I have never had a problem with it.
I use it on my heavy action frog rod. It is probably overkill, but I like being able to swing for the fence without worrying about anything.
Next round I will probably go traditional fluoro just for cost reasons.
The regular fluoro Seguar Red Label is on my spinning reel, and I have never had a problem with it.
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:15 am to Polar Pop
quote:I can't see fluoro giving you anything there. Straight braid bro.
I use it on my heavy action frog rod
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:17 am to boom roasted
Slight hijack...
I've been a powerpro fanboy for a long time and just switched to FINS Windtamer, same company that makes powerpro. If any of y'all want to try it out I highly recommend it, doesn't flatten out like PP
I've been a powerpro fanboy for a long time and just switched to FINS Windtamer, same company that makes powerpro. If any of y'all want to try it out I highly recommend it, doesn't flatten out like PP
This post was edited on 6/24/14 at 9:19 am
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:30 am to boom roasted
The only thing I use flouro for is leader material when throwing a fluke. Otherwise, I hate that shite . I get backlashes even the experts can't get out.
ETA: I use PLine.
ETA: I use PLine.
This post was edited on 6/24/14 at 9:31 am
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:32 am to Tigerfan29
I've never used fluoro as a leader and I wanted to give it a shot. However, what I tried last night had no flex. Very very stiff.
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:38 am to boom roasted
Some people swear by it and others hate it. I like using it as a leader because it is supposed to be invisible.
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:39 am to Tigerfan29
quote:Which is why I wanted to give it a shot, but the kind that I got was way too stiff. I might try a lower strength line.
I like using it as a leader because it is supposed to be invisible.
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:43 am to Tigerfan29
Hated it as main line on both casting and spinning. Spinning was worse than hate. It simply would not work.
Tied it to a swivel for perch fishing and was very pleased.
Tied it to a swivel for perch fishing and was very pleased.
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:51 am to AlxTgr
I use the fluoro for slight invisibility and so I dont have to cut and re-tie the braid as I switch baits.
Main use is for a frog, but I also use it for jigs and big swimbaits.
I could probably come out cheaper just using straight braid the more I think about it though, you might win this one alx
Main use is for a frog, but I also use it for jigs and big swimbaits.
I could probably come out cheaper just using straight braid the more I think about it though, you might win this one alx
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:51 am to AlxTgr
I had one reel with flouro on it. It was back to mono after one trip. Screw that stuff. I use braid when I need stronger line. Maybe I'll try it as a leader one day. I haven't really found it necessary just yet.
Posted on 6/24/14 at 10:31 am to AlxTgr
quote:
Tied it to a swivel
This is how I did it.
quote:
was worse than hate
Yeah it's the devil. I hate it.
Posted on 6/24/14 at 10:33 am to PillageUrVillage
quote:
I had one reel with flouro on it. It was back to mono after one trip
You're much smarter than I am. I am a glutton for punishment.
quote:
I use braid when I need stronger line.
This is what I do. I use it for frog fishing and topwater.
This post was edited on 6/24/14 at 10:34 am
Posted on 6/24/14 at 10:45 am to Tigerfan29
I've tried many leader materials, and Seaguar Fluoro leader material is the best (but pricey). If you don't catch many fish before tying a new leader, many brands will work. But if you trout fish, they can easily fray the line with their teeth. Seaguar seems to hold up the best, especially when they shake their heads while removing the hook. Trout can be brutal to leaders if you just "sling" them in the boat and lift the line to pick them up. It's better to net them and pick the fish up by hand.
Posted on 6/24/14 at 11:03 am to boom roasted
I use it primarily to save from cutting so much braid
That and sometimes we do have to fish really clean water in FL
That and sometimes we do have to fish really clean water in FL
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