If you were going to add say 60 yards of fluorocarbon to a spinning reel for use on a clear water lake which would be the easiest casting lowest memory for it. Also is it good for using a loop knot with? Thanks
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If you were going to add say 60 yards of fluorocarbon to a spinning reel for use on a clear water lake which would be the easiest casting lowest memory for it. Also is it good for using a loop knot with? Thanks
I think Slabeye used to use 10# fluoro, but I think he ditched it and went back to clear mono. He didn't seem to have any problems using loop knots on it, that I saw. You might check with him for his take on it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Les Young
Lol Well he was the one that told me I really needed to use fluorocarbon on Cumberland. :Rofl
I have used about all of them except the extremely high end stuff like Tatsu. All of it will have some memory, line treatments help a little, but still not perfect. For true fluorocarbon, not the coated stuff, it’s hard to beat Sunline Sniper. I used to use a lot of Seagar but the quality in the lighter weights of Red Label and Invisx has went downhill.Quote:
Originally Posted by Les Young
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LOL ... yeah, I don't doubt it. I've not fished with him on C-land, just Green ... and that's where my info comes from. He may well still be using fluorocarbon line on Green, I don't really know. I've always used hi-vis mono on both lakes and caught fish, but haven't fished C-land but a few times since the Dam work drawdown was finished & the water returned to previous "normal" levels.Quote:
Originally Posted by Les Young
I use 12 lb PLine fluorocarbon that I get at Wal Mart and it works well. I also use it on my trolling rods.
Thanks guys. I may try some to see what i think. I usually use diawa j braid X4 15lb in hi viz yellow or the Berkley x9 in crystal & use a mono leader on both. I keep hearing how much better it is to use flouro & i have an extra setup so I thought i'd put l some on it to experiment with to see whether i like it or not. My other setups will stay like normal either straight braid or braid to mono leader.
I purchased several spools of 3lb Sufix Invisiline I will be trying out this spring during the white bass run. For whatever reason those fish get really line shy when they are in the creeks. I have never used fluorocarbon other for leaders.
The best way to gain some invisibility, is to go skinny. The thinner the diameter, the less visible.
6 lb clear blue old school Stren is good stuff , I run it on a few rods and it performs really well .......just a quick fyi
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Daiwa Samurai J Fluoro 4lb for ultra clear water hands down
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Seaguar is my choice. I question the line shy theory at times with Crappie Les.:dono I use a Fluoro leader myself but it's due to sound not visibility. I'm primary Braid with an 18 inch or less Fluoro leader. :scratchhead "If Crappie feed up & are looking at a good presented bait how do they see the line?":scratchhead Seems to me if that were true then none of us would catch Crappie that use our Lead Weights 6 inches above the lure.:scratchhead MY :twocents :biggrin Regardless.. Gooe Gettum Les you have a lot of pressure on you being a "Young":Rofl:biggrin:cheers2
Always used Berkley Vanish (down to 2lb. test) and never had a problem or reason to switch. Readily available and holds loop knots well. Also sinks a little faster than mono.
I can handle it buddy. I have been for 56 years. :biggrinQuote:
Originally Posted by UnLikeU
:cheers2 Ua got me by 3. Terry Young. :highfiveQuote:
Originally Posted by Les Young
Les, K9 flouro clear has been my newest change from Berkley Vanish. The K9 has no memory and limp which translate to no line twist or wrapped tips on the rod. It’s not as abrasive resistance as the Vanish but well worth the change.
Thanks I’ll give it try. I was actually wondering about the vanish easy cast but sounds like the K-9 may be a better choice. What size would you use running a main line of 15lb braid?Quote:
Originally Posted by KrappieKrane
Sunline floro is the best I have used. Easy casting low memory and good with knots.
The K9 he is talking about is just coated mono, it’s decent line but just as well to stay with mono as that. K9 does make a 100 percent fluorocarbon but I don’t think it’s on par with some of others mentioned.Quote:
Originally Posted by Les Young
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Thanks :ThumbsUpQuote:
Originally Posted by pab1981
Les, I prefer a small diameter line for whatever neurotic reason. I guess it’s from throwing 4lb test all my life. The K9 flouro starts at 4lb and goes to 25lb. I now use 6lb clear flouro on a spool. I would use 8 or 10lb with the braided line.Quote:
Originally Posted by Les Young
Krappie Krane I’ll definitely use 10lb for sure.