Good Flurocarbon For Spinning Reels? 2025

gall reply :

i was wondering if anyone knows any good flurocarbon for spinning reels like wont spool off the reel and all that good stuff im looking for something in the #10 range any advice would be great

Darren. reply :

If I may offer my .02, I've found the best for spinning reels is to use braid for mainline, then tie on a leader of whatever material, be it fluorocarbon, copoly, mono, etc. It'll also end up a lot cheaper in the long run since you'll leave the braid on for a year or two and simply tie a new leader. So a spool of fluoro might also last you a year... As I said, just my .02.

If that's just not gonna do for ya, a good quality fluorocarbon (toray, sunline shooter, Seaguar and plenty of others folks will give you suggestions as well) is your answer. I'd venture 10# is the heaviest I'd use, with a generous spraying of KVD line conditioner to make it more nimble.

jerzeeD reply :

Not sure about straight flouro...But P-line cx, P-line flouroclear, and Yo-zuri hybrid ultrasoft are all good flouro copoly lines that work well for spinning reels.

SirSnookalot reply :

10# is probably too heavy for a bass spinning reel, I'm not surprised with some coiling, braid and a F/C leader eliminates that issue. I soak my line in hot water for about 15 minutes, the line is supple I don't have a coiling problem when spooling up. I use 14-17 and 20# on 5000 and 8000 spinning reels and it works well for me, after trying a host of different lines I'm back to trilene xl, no coiling, no problems.

BrianinMD reply :

Been using Invisx 8lb on my spinning rods, had no issues with line management or breakage. I do treat with KVD L&L when I spool and the night before going out.

fishking247 reply :

I've been using trilene XL mono since i started bass fishing. and when i fish heavily weeded areas i use power pro from 10-30lb test. I never tried flurocarbon because i have never had the need with the exception of flurocarbon leaders when saltwater fishing.

my friend tried flurocarbon on his spinning reel once and he did not like it at all and went back to mono.

webertime reply :

8lb Sunline Sniper. Spray KVD line and lure on the spool a couple times during spooling and you will love it.

Stingray23 reply :

On 8/24/2012 at 7:09 PM, BrianinMD said:

Been using Invisx 8lb on my spinning rods, had no issues with line management or breakage. I do treat with KVD L&L when I spool and the night before going out.

Same here. Been using it for 4 years now and I love it.

gall reply :

what kind of braid do you guys recommend?

BASSHUNTER1961 reply :

On 8/25/2012 at 10:03 AM, gall said:

what kind of braid do you guys recommend?

I like Power Pro 20-30#

BassinLou reply :

Power Pro 20lb, with a fluro or yozuri hybrid leader and your in business

ipeeinmywetsuit reply :

How do you guys that are advocating braid like the braid for finesse applications? Do you feel its sensitive enough and manageable? I've never used braid before so I am now wondering. How long of a leader do you tie? Do you finesse with your spinning gear? I usually bring out my spinning rod to flick shake/drop shot/fly line plastics... or for any other light baits I am using.

BassinLou reply :

Braid is great for finesse applications. With a fluro leader you are well aware of what happening with your bait. This type of set up transmits the lightest peck or pick up.

kickerfish1 reply :

I use 8lb invisix. Spray kvd line and lure every hour or two as needed. Line flies off the reel and also don't forget to close the bail by hand after your cast.

fishking247 reply :

6-8llb is best for finnese fishing. i see no reason in using braid. i personally use mono but mose guys use fluoro

ww2farmer reply :

I have tried many many fluorocarbons on spinning reels. I won't use it any more as main line. Power Pro braid for me, with a fluoro leader. Mono is much more managable on spinning gear than fluoro.

rockchalk06 reply :

I think braid was made for spinning reels. Joking aside I use #15 pound braid which is like 4# mono with a 12# mono leader. No line memory, no line jumping off the spool and everything is super smooth.

SirSnookalot reply :

Braid is more about line diameter, manageability and line capacity. Strength is pretty much a given, PP 20# has a breaking strength of about 35#, that's somewhere in the middle of the pack, I don't advocate one brand over another.

I personally use 10 or 15# for freshwater fishing on my spinning gear, I have given up F/C leaders, but use mono ones. Inshore fishing to me isn't much different than freshwater, except no slop, but there are other reasons for needing a bit stronger line. I'm using 15 and 20# braid, with 30 and 40# leaders, using knots tied correctly, understanding the drag, I have no weak links from lure to reel, with a strong chain like this I can handle one hell of a fish, with no line issues.

gall reply :

so with the fluro leader is it pretty abrasion resistant? and does anyone have a braid they really like i mainly fish rivers and and crik which is extremely clear so something that isnt really visible is a must

BassinLou reply :

Power Pro 20lbs for the main and Fluro (take your pick of good brands) or yozuri hybrid leader. You cannot go wrong with this set up. Abrasion resistance will not be your problem. The knot you use to join the lines will be.

ipeeinmywetsuit reply :

Do you guys like Power Pro Spectra, Sufix 832, or Sufix Performance better? I hear all of the braids bleed slightly and fade over time. Has anyone used any of these and love it or can you not go wrong?

BassinLou reply :

Suffix, power pro. You can't go wrong. I personally use Power Pro. Any of the braids you choose will bleed and fade over time. That has no bearing that its going bad. If you read the little booklets that some bring, it states that.

bassmaster8100 reply :

I mostly use Berkley Trilene 100% Florocarbon.

ipeeinmywetsuit reply :

I threw on some Power Pro 20lb w/ an 8# fluoro leader on my spinning setup :/ I always end up spending a little cash if I browse for too long on this website. Hopefully this does well for finesse. I read the packages and the diameter of the 20# braid and my 8# fluorocarbon were equal so it seemed like the right choice to pair up.

rockchalk06 reply :

What ever braid you get, make sure its smooth. PP is like running a chain saw blade through my guides.

BassinLou reply :

On 8/27/2012 at 1:03 PM, ipeeinmywetsuit said:

I threw on some Power Pro 20lb w/ an 8# fluoro leader on my spinning setup :/ I always end up spending a little cash if I browse for too long on this website. Hopefully this does well for finesse. I read the packages and the diameter of the 20# braid and my 8# fluorocarbon were equal so it seemed like the right choice to pair up.

Let us know how you like that set up. What fluro did you end up using?

mod479 reply :

Sunline sniper FC...6 or 8# whatever you get, pick up a line conditioner...it makes a world of difference when it comes to minimizing line twist.

gall reply :

so what type of braid do you guys like for clear water finesse ill be running either #20 or #30 with a yo zuri hybrid leader

hooah212002 reply :

On 8/28/2012 at 2:07 AM, gall said:

so what type of braid do you guys like for clear water finesse ill be running either #20 or #30 with a yo zuri hybrid leader

Since you are using a leader, the brand of braid shouldn't matter; clear water or otherwise. You'll get as many answers to THAT question as there are members of this forum.

gall reply :

ha very true what is your favorite braid or which ones do you like on spinning gear?

hooah212002 reply :

On 8/28/2012 at 2:12 AM, gall said:

ha very true what is your favorite braid or which ones do you like on spinning gear?

I don't have a favorite and the last time I used braid was like 15 years ago. I just started fishing again and I've yet to try any braid since. Everyone has preferences, so I see no reason why any brand is "the one brand to rule them all". There are quality fisherman on this site and some of them recommend Power Pro, some recommend Sufix. Those seem like the top two brands for braid if you base it on number of recommendations.

mod479 reply :

On 8/28/2012 at 2:07 AM, gall said:

so what type of braid do you guys like for clear water finesse ill be running either #20 or #30 with a yo zuri hybrid leader

Should just run straight hybrid. 30# braid is overkill in a creek.

gall reply :

im probably gonna run #20 the reason why is because the area im fishing is so heavy with rock

BassinLou reply :

Watch out with your choice. Braid on the main will be fine, however use the FC as the leader. FC has more abrasion resistance than braid IMO. If you are fishing rivers, with all that running water you are more than likely going to get hung up several times. Once braid rubs up against rock its only a matter of time were a breakage will occur. Line breakage will occur on FC also but not to the same degree.

fishking247 reply :

On 8/28/2012 at 2:26 AM, gall said:

im probably gonna run #20 the reason why is because the area im fishing is so heavy with rock

braid is the last type of line you would want to use around rocks.

gall reply :

what would you recommend then? i was gonna run at least a 2ft lluro leader

bassr95 reply :

IMO the braid/flouro leader will work fine, if you are worried about the rocks cutting the braid, just tie a longer leader. it's less work anyway, because you don't have to tie a new one on as often. 3-5 ft works pretty well.

gall reply :

thats what i was thinking too i mean its almost always extremely clear water so i was gonna run a longer f/c leader due to that reason and the strength of braid would be nice just in case

gall reply :

ive been using p line fluro clear and yo zuri hybrid i like the p line because it lays on the reel nicely but i love the yo zuri for everything else im stuck between the 2 since braid is hit and miss for rocky areas anyone try the mc coy mean green copolymer line? ive read the reviews people seem to love it

Highhawk1948 reply :

I have always been a mono guy but tried Trilene's FC on my spinning outfit that I use for drop shotting. I had to hand line a 3 pounder into the boat because of a loop of FC jumped off of the spool and wrapped around the bail. Yes I manually close the bail with my hand, and pull the line tight after the pitch. I took it off and put mono back on with a FC leader. Will try that tomorrow...

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