Ok What's Everyone Using Floro Or Mono ? 2024

carlm01 reply :

Ok looking for what your using and why, I'm using baitcasters and haven't had much luck with floro .

John G reply :

What kind of FC are you using? I like Sunline Sniper.

tander reply :

Use Sunline Sniper FC, best I used. To me, it cast like mono. Cost a little more than some of the other FC but well worth it. I do use mono on topwater and some crankin'.

Bluebasser86 reply :

Big Game except for jigs and t rigs.

QUAKEnSHAKE reply :

10-12 and just bought16# FC Sniper. I have 6# Trilene100%FC but only used it a few times and took it off. The Sniper has worked very well for me management wise strength wise longevity the only complaint is the stretch has been too much for my liking. My main use for it has been Keitech swimbaits

oh not a mono user

MidwestF1sh reply :

AbrazX on pretty much everything over 10lbs, under 10lbs is sunline sniper

A-Jay reply :

A-Jay

Evan K reply :

Co-polymer for me so far. P-Line CXX and P-Line Fluoroclear.

Toeshots reply :

Seaguar Tatsu FC 15-20# for bottom-contact baits

Sufix Siege Mono 12# for everything else (except frogs)

Jar11591 reply :

On baitcasters I use Berkley Big Game mono for backing, and Power Pro braid as main line. Sometimes with a Yo-Zuri or Seaguar fluorocarbon leader.

gulfcaptain reply :

Braid on EVERYTHING. Leaders.....Big Game, InvisX, and CXX. Going to try Flouroclear in 6lb though this year on a smaller spinning reel that has a deep spool and doesn't perform braid very well.

Team9nine reply :

On baitcasters, nearly 100% fluoro for everything. I think I have one outfit with mono or copoly on it. For spinning, nearly all braid with various leaders (mono/copoly/fluoro).

-T9

Jon G reply :

I run almost all Fluro. My favorite is Sunline FC Sniper.

IAY reply :

If you guys like Sunline FC Sniper, it is definitely worth trying Shooter FC Sniper (their new formula). I think it is significant upgrade over the previous versions in terms of limpness/smoothness and overall manageability. I have been fishing 12 pound and 8 pound line for the past month, and decided to switch all my fluorocarbon to it next year(I have tried Sniper/Shooter, Seaguar Invizx, Toray Super Hard Strong). I have been using the 8 pound line for my BFS set up and have been fishing small jigs on rocks, and the line has been handling abrasion very very well for me. Only disadvantage I see is that it is a bit thicker than your standard ratings.

Raul reply :

Most of the time: Berkley Trilene Big Game

Ocassionally: Berkley Trilene XT, YoZuri Hybrid and PLine CXX

Jrob78 reply :

Fluoro on most everything for me.

kickerfish1 reply :

I got tired of the lack of quality info regarding flourocarbon lines and how they stack up against each other. To solve this problem I decided to do my own test by buying a bunch of popular choices and putting them up against each other for a season. Some of the lines used include the following:

Seaguar Tatsu

Seaguar Invisix

Seaguar Abrisix

Sunline Shooter

Sunline Sniper

Berkeley Trilene 100%

P-Line Flourocarbon

Without writing a book I will just say that going forward the only flourocarbon lines I will be buying will be Sniper and Tatsu.

As far as mono goes I used to fish From end XL and big game quite a bit. Now I have been using Suffix Seige and will be trying Sunline Defier (green spool) this season.

Of my casting rods and reels I would say 8 get flourocarbon, 3 get mono, 2 get braid, and 1 will get a hybrid line.

Mike L reply :

Don't use mono for anything anymore..just don't see the need too.

I use Sniper for all bottom contact presentation's except for punching matt's, and yo zuri for all moving baits..

Mike

speed craw reply :

Depends , I have braid , fluorocarbon , monofilament , co polymer for diff rod setups . All have their benefits and weaknesses , just depends on which situation it best serves at that time .

Catt reply :

On 12/5/2015 at 10:19 PM, Bluebasser86 said:
Big Game except for jigs and t rigs.

Big Game except for Punching.

68camaro reply :

today I went out at 9:30, temps was 34*, was 29* at 8:00 am. My plan was to finesse fish a plastic craw on 6lb mono in deepest part of pond figuring the bass would be holding deep and since cold, I wanted a slow presentation.

I chose the mono to help maintain a very slow drop on initial cast and jigging off bottom and let dropping again. It was pretty successful with 2 large mouth and 1 real nice pickerel in hour.

Interestingly, for the first 30 minutes I had the craw t-rigged with claws forward going for a crawfish "defensive" look, zero hits. I then t-rigged with claws facing backward and caught bass on 2nd cast, then 2 more in next 20 minutes.

I use mono for : finesse rod (6 lb mono); crank bait rod and single hook rod(Spiderwire Ultracast Ultimate).

I use fluoro for: jerkbait rod (8 lb fluor).

I also have 6lb PLine CXX X-Tra Strong on 5' ultralight trout rig I have been using for some very lightweight finesse stuff.

Rich in Co reply :

Trilene XL green for top water

Seagur FC for most ever thing else

Braid on the flip stick & Spinning rod

Spankey reply :

I don't fish with any braid.

RoLo reply :

Monofilament line is available in 3 line materials: Nylon, Fluorocarbon & Copolymer.

Within the "Mono Trio", I've literally phased fluorocarbon out of my life (and loving it).

WHY?
1) No matter which line material you choose, I'm pretty sure that fish can see your line,
but I'm equally sure that they really don't give a darn (their stomach contents substantiates that hypothesis)

2) Fluorocarbon has shamefully poor knot-strength (cleaves easily, which leads to premature fracture)

3) Fluoro mono has a high 'line diameter-to-line test' ratio which generates inordinately high water-resistance

4) Fluorocarbon leader is stiffer and more wiry than the titanium wire leaders I use for northern pike

Roger

Starchalopakis reply :

On 12/5/2015 at 10:19 PM, Bluebasser86 said:
Big Game except for jigs and t rigs.

What are you using for your jigs and t rigs?

I have been using Big Game in 14lb for most applications when using my baitcasters (cranks, jigs, spinnerbaits, etc). I usually use fluoro 4-8lbs for ned and dropshot on spinning. Should I be doing something different?

Raul reply :

On 12/6/2015 at 8:23 AM, Starchalopakis said:

What are you using for your jigs and t rigs?

I have been using Big Game in 14lb for most applications when using my baitcasters (cranks, jigs, spinnerbaits, etc). I usually use fluoro 4-8lbs for ned and dropshot on spinning. Should I be doing something different?

Whatever tickles your fancy, if you feel you are doing fine why change ?

Bluebasser86 reply :

On 12/6/2015 at 8:23 AM, Starchalopakis said:

What are you using for your jigs and t rigs?

I have been using Big Game in 14lb for most applications when using my baitcasters (cranks, jigs, spinnerbaits, etc). I usually use fluoro 4-8lbs for ned and dropshot on spinning. Should I be doing something different?

I usually have Red Label fluoro on my jig and T rig rods. I do have at least one with Big Game though. I don't have any spinning rods spooled with fluoro anymore. All of them are braid with fluoro leaders except one I use for casting small cranks.

PourMyOwn reply :

I use Red label for all of my deep water/finesse presentations, Silver Thread copolymer on just about everything else. I use braid for my frog rod and when I fish jigs in the pads.

My father uses Trilene XL instead of Silver Thread and it's just a matter of preference. When I take one of his rods with me I notice, but it's still good line.

smalljaw67 reply :

I have a flipping stick and frog rod with braid and the ret of my set ups are mono and I feel I have no disadvantage at all. I'm using Big Game 10lb and 12lb on my cranking and topwater set ups and I'm using Spider Wire ultimate Mono on everything else, I really love this line, it has a really low stretch, excellent knot strength and the abrasion resistance is incredible. I do like Big Game almost as much, the difference is the spider wire Ultimate Mono has less stretch and it is super thin, the 10lb Spider wire is the same diameter as 8lb Big Game and the 12lb diameter is the same as 10lb Big Game, the stuff is really nice.

doyle8218 reply :

I use Yo-Zuri for almost everything now.

boostr reply :

I use all 4, for different techniques.

corn-on-the-rob reply :

I run Sufix 832 braid with Trilene 100% professional grade fluoro leaders when necessary. Everyone seems to use something different and the key is to find something that works for you. Do some experimenting to see what you like, then stick with it!

dcmclassic reply :

I use all braid on my spinning combos, mainly because I never could learn to manage flouro on a spinning reel. Tried to spool it every way possible.

My baitcasting combos are mostly Suffix or Big Game, I like the Suffix better as a line but the Big Game is super budget friendly. Vicious flouro on T-rig and deep crankbait. Power Pro Silk on pretty much everything else.

WIGuide reply :

I use Berkley 100% Fluoro for almost anything casting other than topwaters, pitchin'/punchin'/froggin'. On spinning reels I'll run either braid or fluoro.

Turtle135 reply :

I am using Trilene XT monofilament for everything. It works for me and the presentations I prefer. Trilene XT way over tests on "break strength". I pick which XT line to use based more on "diameter" than break strength. I am pretty sure I could tow my truck with 17 pound test Trilene XT.

QUAKEnSHAKE reply :

On 12/5/2015 at 10:22 PM, QUAKEnSHAKE said:

10-12 and just bought16# FC Sniper. I have 6# Trilene100%FC but only used it a few times and took it off. The Sniper has worked very well for me management wise strength wise longevity the only complaint is the stretch has been too much for my liking. My main use for it has been Keitech swimbaits

oh not a mono user

Well scratch out my 10# sniper I toasted about 200' of it today, spool held nearly 100yrds. I bought a Daiwa SV105P and had 20# S8S on it able to get some good force in a cast and management was fine down to 2 clicks so last night took it off and put on 10#SniperFC. I went out today and had brakes set high to half way10 clicks and was throwing a 3.8" Fat Impact with 1/4oz jighead doing ok but distance wasnt there. I set the brakes back to where I did for my braid, 2 clicks, BIG MISTAKE I gave a good heave and oh thats not good, spent about 30 minutes on the shore trying to get the birdsnest out, decided to give in. I pull the spool out and ripped the line off and only about 80' or so of the line was salvaged.

Lendiesel22 reply :

10 and 12 FC for SBs and med cranks

14 sunline for swim jigs and pitchin light t rigs

50lb 832 frog and flippin

10 or 12 mono for poppers and sexy dawgs

10lb nanofil with 6lb FC leader for ned

bowhunter63 reply :

Trilene xt and Sufix 832 braid.

new2BC4bass reply :

Vast majority is mono (or Co-Polymer). Reasons are price, handling and I grew up using mono. Works pretty good for most anything. Of course, just like most everybody else, I use fluoro or braid in certain instances. Not sure I need the fluoro, but braid sure is nice when I am throwing back into lily pads and other junk. Hate losing lures.

new2BC4bass reply :

On 12/6/2015 at 8:46 PM, smalljaw67 said:
I have a flipping stick and frog rod with braid and the ret of my set ups are mono and I feel I have no disadvantage at all. I'm using Big Game 10lb and 12lb on my cranking and topwater set ups and I'm using Spider Wire ultimate Mono on everything else, I really love this line, it has a really low stretch, excellent knot strength and the abrasion resistance is incredible. I do like Big Game almost as much, the difference is the spider wire Ultimate Mono has less stretch and it is super thin, the 10lb Spider wire is the same diameter as 8lb Big Game and the 12lb diameter is the same as 10lb Big Game, the stuff is really nice.

I see TW carries:

Spiderwire Ultracast Ultimate Monofilament

Spiderwire Ultracast Ultimate Mono Clear

Spiderwire Ultracast Ultimate Mono Brown Recluse

Which are you using? I assume one of the first two. Will have to give some a try.

Felix77 reply :

Seaguar Invizx for me

HoosierHawgs reply :

On 12/10/2015 at 8:32 AM, new2BC4bass said:
Vast majority is mono (or Co-Polymer). Reasons are price, handling and I grew up using mono. Works pretty good for most anything. Of course, just like most everybody else, I use fluoro or braid in certain instances. Not sure I need the fluoro, but braid sure is nice when I am throwing back into lily pads and other junk. Hate losing lures.

My sentiments exactly.

ABW reply :

12 lb Big Game because it is inexpensive. Or Sufix 832 braid. For spinning I use 10 lb power pro to a leader.

smalljaw67 reply :

On 12/10/2015 at 8:44 AM, new2BC4bass said:

I see TW carries:

Spiderwire Ultracast Ultimate Monofilament

Spiderwire Ultracast Ultimate Mono Clear

Spiderwire Ultracast Ultimate Mono Brown Recluse

Which are you using? I assume one of the first two. Will have to give some a try.

The Ultimate Mono and ultimate mono clear is one in the same, if you look you'll notice the mono is only available in 14lb test. The reason it is listed like that is because the clear is the new packaging, when it came out it was only available as clear but now they added the brown recluse to it. So I use the clear and to me this is the best mono I ever used, period!!!

FryDog62 reply :

Experimenting now with sinking braid (Sufix Gravity2) with and without a flouro leader.

RonStewart reply :

I use very cheap mono as a backer for all my reels. I use fluro for everything. I like BPS XPS fluro & viscous. I'm going to switch my jerkbait rod to mono so it helps the bait suspend. My brother in law used braid with a fluro leader on everything. He just started doing that & I'm not sure of his reasoning.

livewireksu reply :

Seaguar Tatsu and Kanzen

Yozuri Hybrid for moving baits

bassr95 reply :

IMO flouro is the only choice for bottom contact baits. I go with either mono or hybrid line for moving baits, and braid for frogs

Fishing03xx reply :

I just got into bass fishing and only got setup for now but i used 12# Yo Zuri hybrid since i think that can be a good all around line. Am i wrong?

Mike L reply :

On 12/13/2015 at 2:35 PM, Fishing03xx said:
I just got into bass fishing and only got setup for now but i used 12# Yo Zuri hybrid since i think that can be a good all around line. Am i wrong?

No, you're not wrong.

I use the 12# for cranks and will this year start useing it for spinnerbaits also..It doesn't float or sink, it just kind stays where you put it.

It's fairly sensative enough to use for bottom contact presentation's but not ideal.

12# would scare me in heavy vegetation, but with it's 19lb breaking strength you can get by. I know guy's, and some on here who use 20# floro for flippin and not braid, and they do fine.

Good Luck and Welcome

Mike

RangerCasey reply :

First year and I have been using Maxima Ultra Green, 15lb mono. Seems to be working fine for all applications, cranks, top, and spinners.

Am i wrong here?

tholmes reply :

Big Game for almost all baitcasting applications, Yo-Zuri Hybrid or Cabela's house brand mono for spinning.

Tom

roadwarrior reply :

General Purpose

Yo-Zuri Hybrid #12 on baitcasters, #4 on spinning tackle

I am also a fan of Izorline which we don't see much chatter about

Monofilament for treble hooks

Have been using #12 Sunline Defier, but recently upgraded to #18 Sunline Armilo Defier

Fluorocarbon

Tatsu #15

Braid

Tuf-Line #40 Tournament 8

EricTheAngler reply :

Mono, Simply I like the stretch and cost.

clh121787 reply :

Bass sunline structure f.c. for worms and jigs. Big game 12 15 or 20 for everything else. Braid for frogs. Have braid on my c rig rod right now. I like it so far. With big game leader

soflabasser reply :

Both

hawgenvy reply :

Seaguar Tatsu is such a rip-off. But I love it!

tje0705 reply :

I like cabelas 100% fulorocarbon and suffix siege mono

Bankbeater reply :

Either Yo-zuri or big game.

Wayne P. reply :

I use monofilament fluorocarbon line for some presentations when I want stiff, stretch, and fast sinking characteristics, monofilament nylon line for some presentations for more flexible, stretch, and less dense characteristics, and braided superline for most presentations for small diameter with strength and little/no memory.

I use a combo of braided superline and monofilament fluorocarbon leader also.

I used to use some monofilament co-polymer lines too, but pretty much use braids for those situations now.

HoosierHawgs reply :

On 12/15/2015 at 1:36 AM, RangerCasey said:

First year and I have been using Maxima Ultra Green, 15lb mono. Seems to be working fine for all applications, cranks, top, and spinners.

Am i wrong here?

Nope. Whatever works for you. I use a Green colored mono in 12-15 for all moving bait applications as well.

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