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Fluorocarbon preference


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Anyone have a preference on fluorocarbon line? I run braid to fluorocarbon on my jigging rod and fluorocarbon to fluorocarbon leader on my rigging rod. So far I've used Trilenes versions,  sunline and recently a 23$ spool of segar. Maybe my hopes are too high, but the segar didn't last more than 15 outings within a 4 week span. I like fluorocarbon due to lower stretch than mono. It just gets terrible memory.

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What pound test are you using?

 

20lb has been the sweet spot for me on everything except muskie gear.  I’ve used Stren and the Seaguar.  I don’t have any complaints about either to be honest.  The Seaguar seems stiffer than the Stren though.

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I have tried different brands of Fluorocarbon without success. My go to line now is Sufix Advance Mono lime green with Invisiline fluoro leader. 

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I use Seaguar Invisix for most applications.  Tatsu is even better, but its very expensive.

 

For leader material when in pike or muskie territory, I use Seaguar Blue Label.

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6 or 8 lbs test just for walleye fishing. I really appreciate the info! How many outings do you guys go between changing line? I always retie leaders and swivels each outing as I learned the hard way from not doing so

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I guess I should clarify I only do flouro leaders, not the main line.  I have dropped down to 10lb test for walleyes.

 

I let the abrasion tell me when I need to change.  Sometimes I can get by half the season on a leader with a snap.  Sometimes I’ve had to retie in the same outing.

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Well I bought the expensive P Line, we'll see how it goes. Like 20$ a spool so hopefully it lasts more than a month but I do fish a lot

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I inspect my fluoro leaders regularly.  Any nicks or kinks or noticeable damage should be taken care of immediately.  Isn't worth losing a big fish IMO.

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I have used 80# Seaguar InvisX and 40# P-line Floroleader materials.  Mostly I use copoly mainline as topshot leaders and change out when I feel it's too worn.

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