Fluorocarbon 2024
ZB85 reply :
What would be a good fluorocarbon line to use for a jig and soft plastics set up? I'm having a hard time choosing a brand. It seems all the reviews on tackle warehouse are half good and half bad on the lines I've been looking at.
Felix77 reply :
Seaguar InvizX for me. Great all around FC. Use it from 8ln all the way up to about 20lb test.
DirtyDeuceGoose reply :
I've never had a problem with Berkley 100% FC. I use 8, 12 and 14 pound test
ZB85 reply :
On 11/30/2013 at 6:09 AM, Felix77 said:Seaguar InvizX for me. Great all around FC. Use it from 8ln all the way up to about 20lb test.
What pound test would you recommend for a jig and soft plastics set up?
Trey Harpel reply :
Seaguar invisx or Abrazx in 15lb would work .
Arv reply :
I really like Sunline Sniper. Just bought a spool of Berkley 100% and it seems to be doing a good job so far.
MacP reply :
I've liked all the FCs I've used thus far with the exception being Berkley Vanish. Don't like it at all.
I've not fished much copolys.
kickerfish1 reply :
Sunline sniper or seagar invisix for the under $25 / spool lines. Both are outstanding though I lean a bit more on sniper of the two. If you step up in price Tatsu and Shooter are tops in my book for true jig and Texas rig lines.
iabass8 reply :
16# sunline FC sniper. you get what you pay for /w fluoro. this line is amazing.
michael68w reply :
If budget is a concern INVISX is great for the money and so is the Berkley 100%. The only sunline i've used is the super natural mono so i cant say for their fluoro. IMO the best deal on the market right now as far as performance per dollar is INViSX or Berkley 100%. For a worm and jig set up id say #15-20 should do well.
Jrob78 reply :
On 11/30/2013 at 11:38 AM, kickerfish1 said:Sunline sniper or seagar invisix for the under $25 / spool lines. Both are outstanding though I lean a bit more on sniper of the two. If you step up in price Tatsu and Shooter are tops in my book for true jig and Texas rig lines.
this
Chris186 reply :
On 11/30/2013 at 11:47 AM, iabass8 said:16# sunline FC sniper. you get what you pay for /w fluoro. this line is amazing.
I agree 110%, it has a nice thin diameter too
MarkH024 reply :
Tackle warehouse has % 25 off on all Seaguar lines starting today. Get your credit cards out.
webertime reply :
16lb sniper here too.
rippin-lips reply :
Sniper for me. I had too much trouble with the Invisx.
Brian Needham reply :
http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/index.php?app=core&module=search&do=search&fromMainBar=1
there is 12 pages of reading to help you out.
I use Tatsu
Drewski73 reply :
On 11/30/2013 at 6:09 AM, Felix77 said:Seaguar InvizX for me. Great all around FC. Use it from 8ln all the way up to about 20lb test.
X2 Ive never had a single issue with it, although I only use it for leaders as I have braid on all my reels.
Got1Fishing reply :
I haven't tried Sniper, but I have experience with Invisx, and it's a great line if used with KVD L&L. It has a little memory, but after a couple of casts it's mostly gone. I can only speak for Invisx when I say it "stretches" more than most FC lines, and I tend to use it more for cranking for that reason.
ZB85 reply :
Thanks for the help everyone.
skeletor6 reply :
Seaguar InvizX < Sunline FC Sniper < Seaguar Tatsu
What diameter you chose mostly comes down to the cover you fish. I use 12lb Seaguar Tatsu, its diameter is thinner and breaking strength is higher than rated. However, many use lines in that 15-17lb range. How strong of line you choose has a lot to do with cover. There is a sacrifice you make with stronger lines, the handling gets worse. The lines recommended are lines that handle well, so it should not be that big of a problem.
Naplock reply :
Sort of by accident, I ended up on the BPS Website in the lines section. Was comparing various FC line diameters and strengths and came across "Trilene 100% Flourocarbon Professional Grade Fishing Line."
Same diameters as similar weight mono (e.g., 12# = .012"). Contrasted with "other FC" (12# = .285").
Is this the same ribbon sort of line discussed here? There are only 3 reviews on BOS website, and I didn't see it mentioned in the search results from the forums here.
iabass8 reply :
It's their new fluorocarbon that is "meant" for spinning reels. I don't think it goes above 12# but I haven't looked in a while. I'm sure if it's meant for spinning reels it would handle great on a casting reel /w no issues.
Mike L reply :
Invizx here also...
20# for jigs and 15# for plastics...
Don't need to change but I'm gonna try some Tatsu.
Mike
Brian Needham reply :
Tatsu breakdown:
6# is .008
8# is .009
10# is .010
12# is .011
15# is .013
20# is .015
25# is .016
smallest pound for pound I have seen.
which means tatsu 20# is smaller than most 17# of other brands, even smaller or at least same size pound for pound as most 15#.
the whole "similar mono" versus "other FC" in 12# is bunk and false. The .285 measurement is in MM which makes it .011 thousandths.
Got1Fishing reply :
Tatsu is the bomb. I bought 3 spools of 12lb with this sale going on.
Brian Needham reply :
On 12/6/2013 at 1:01 AM, BigSCruz33 said:Tatsu is the bomb. I bought 3 spools of 12lb with this sale going on.
I basically buy my Tatsu for the year on that sale.
it will take a very special line to make me change.
Chris186 reply :
On 12/6/2013 at 12:38 AM, Brian Needham said:Tatsu breakdown:
6# is .008
8# is .009
10# is .010
12# is .011
15# is .013
20# is .015
25# is .016
smallest pound for pound I have seen.
which means tatsu 20# is smaller than most 17# of other brands, even smaller or at least same size pound for pound as most 15#.
the whole "similar mono" versus "other FC" in 12# is bunk and false. The .285 measurement is in MM which makes it .011 thousandths.
This made me curious, so I did some research. I like the Sunline Super FC Sniper, below is the breakdown on it. Its right on par if not smaller than Tatsu, and for a 200yd spool of 16lb its $10 cheaper. Now im not saying that its a better line, and I have never tried Tatsu so I dont know about castability etc.
Im sure its a great line, however my experience with the Sunline has been excellent. Its one of the few things I have tried and liked so much I have actually stuck with it. I'll take the savings and buy more gas for the boat. 
#6 .0081
#8 .0093
#10 .0102
#12 .0112
#14 .0122
#16 .013
#20 .0146
J Francho reply :
Tatsu is very good. I tried the 17# AbrasX this season, and I like this line a lot, for a less expensive option. If you're open to something other than fluoro, 12 or 15# CXX copoly is a really tough line, and has served me well over the years.
Brian Needham reply :
CD1542 you make a very solid case for your line.....and I agree with you.
it is very comparable # per #. thanks for posting that!
though not in your case, most people do not look at the .000 per #. and some brands tout to be cheaper but its a 160 yard spool. Of course it would be cheaper.
seems your sniper is very on par size to pound with tatsu..... I have actually looked for a 17# line. I really cant find one smaller enough to justify not using 20# though.
Based on your findings I will for sure look at the sniper if I have a need.
Brian Needham reply :
in fact... to maximize pound to size, a guy wanting to use a 12# FC should actually use 14# Sniper. Or at least but the numbers, as it is only .001 bigger but 2# stronger. saying that both lines break at or just above the rated weight.
J Francho reply :
I don't think you'll be disappointed with Sniper, Brian. Before using Tatsu, it's about the nicest fluoro I tried at the time. It sort fell to the wayside, as I've tried MANY brands.
Brian Needham reply :
On 12/6/2013 at 2:48 AM, J Francho said:I don't think you'll be disappointed with Sniper, Brian. Before using Tatsu, it's about the nicest fluoro I tried at the time. It sort fell to the wayside, as I've tried MANY brands.
I am too stubborn to leave tatsu now, lol
Though I do think the Sniper 14# is better than tatsu 12#, by the numbers...... I should at least try the 14# on a few rods I have 12# on.
MacP reply :
I'll be honest, the only BAD fluoro I've used is Vanish. I won't fish it anymore. All the Seaguar offering's are good. Red Label is cheap. I've been using Red Label 15LB as leader material for a while now. Works well!
Skeeterboy1 reply :
On 11/30/2013 at 6:09 AM, ZB85 said:What would be a good fluorocarbon line to use for a jig and soft plastics set up? I'm having a hard time choosing a brand. It seems all the reviews on tackle warehouse are half good and half bad on the lines I've been looking at.
I like using Berkley Trilene 100% fluorocarbon line. This line is very durable and abrasion resistant. Yeah it may not be the thinnest line out there but that's what make is so durable. I like using anywhere between 15-20lb line depending on the type of structure I'm fishing.
Chris186 reply :
On 12/6/2013 at 4:27 AM, MacP said:I'll be honest, the only BAD fluoro I've used is Vanish. I won't fish it anymore. All the Seaguar offering's are good. Red Label is cheap. I've been using Red Label 15LB as leader material for a while now. Works well!
I agree with the vanish. Set the hook and thats exactly what it does.
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