fluoro vs braid pros n cons

other than braid i used pline cxx. On the box it says its 10lb but it breaks closer to 20lb.

60Lb Power Pro Yellow with 15lb Flouro Leader. I use 50lb flouro as a leader when we go Hunting Esox!!

Power Pro to the hook when we go King Salmon Fishing in October.

other than braid i used pline cxx. On the box it says its 10lb but it breaks closer to 20lb.

That cxx stuff is TOUGH

For the guys using 10 and 12lb braid, whats the reason behind it? It is not much stronger then the mono of floro you are using as leaders.

I use it cause it performs well on spinning reels. On my casting reel I have straight flouro and straight braid on my flipping sticks. I don't like line twist so the braid main line and leader eliminate that problem

For the guys using 10 and 12lb braid, whats the reason behind it? It is not much stronger then the mono of floro you are using as leaders.

I use it cause it performs well on spinning reels. On my casting reel I have straight flouro and straight braid on my flipping sticks. I don't like line twist so the braid main line and leader eliminate that problem

For the guys using 10 and 12lb braid, whats the reason behind it? It is not much stronger then the mono of floro you are using as leaders.

Topwater!

I have ben fishing the clear waters of the swift river for years .
Ande makes a pink mono that works well in those conditions . I do also use a barrel swivel and 3 ft fluorocarbon leader at times . The pink has worked well for me under all conditions .The Ande line is not too stiff and is a world class line .They also make a clear, green or yellow line . Here is a link to it at Cabellas .
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Ande-Premium-Monofilament-Pink/739721.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3DsearchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3Dande%2Bline%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%2BProducts%26x%3D12%26y%3D14&Ntt=ande+line&WTz_l=Header%3BSearch-All+Products#productChart

anyone try this out yet? i bought some to give it a shot on my spinning reels for setups where i cast a lot, but i'd love to get some user feedback. it supposedly has the lowest memory (heard that one before) and is ideal for spinning reels.

Berkley Trilene XL Pro Grade 100% Fluorocarbon

I use 12lb floro on my spinning rods. Because I like the low visibility, little stretch and it sinks.
Also use it when casting cranks and spinners

Use braid for flipping and froging.

I utilize every type of line based on the application.

17 lbs mono for topwater
14 lbs fluoro for C-rig/spinnerbait/soft swimbait rod
17 lbs fluoro for jig rod
6 or 8 lbs fluoro for Drop shot/light plastics
65 lbs braid for flipping and punching rods
10 lbs fluoro for cranking rod

I dont tie leaders to anything except when using C-Rig

I utilize every type of line based on the application.

17 lbs mono for topwater
14 lbs fluoro for C-rig/spinnerbait/soft swimbait rod
17 lbs fluoro for jig rod
6 or 8 lbs fluoro for Drop shot/light plastics
65 lbs braid for flipping and punching rods
10 lbs fluoro for cranking rod

I dont tie leaders to anything except when using C-Rig

Yea mono is good for things like spooks

Thanks for all the feedback. Does fluoro cast as far as braid? I am thinking of the chu mostly because shore fishing only like to be able cast long distances n cover lots of ground. Do like the braid for slop n doesn't seem to spook the bass at my other locals like it does the lakers at the chu. Maybe I will try fluoro on 1 of my spinning reels.

on your spinning reel, what are you throwing and how heavy are you going to go? fluoro can easily becomes a mess on spinning reels and you get bad line twist. unless i'm drop shotting light line, i use a fluoro coated co-polymer like P-Line FloroClear. way less issues.

i don't really see a big difference in castability but it might be difficult to throw a 1/4 oz. jig on 20 lb. fluoro.

most of my setups are pretty similar to bobby's. i don't mess with leaders. and i think i give up on the carolina rig.

10-12 lb. mono for topwater
14 lb. fluoro for finesse jigs
15-17 lb. fluoro for other jigs
12 lb. fluoro for texas rigs, spinnerbaits etc.
10-12 lb. fluoro for crankbaits
6-7 lb. fluoro for drop shot (spinning)
8-10 lb. fluoro coated copolymer for finesse applications (spinning)
17-20 lb. fluoro for flipping clearer water and lighter cover
50-65 lb. braid for flipping / punching / frogs

Thanks for all the feedback. Does fluoro cast as far as braid? I am thinking of the chu mostly because shore fishing only like to be able cast long distances n cover lots of ground. Do like the braid for slop n doesn't seem to spook the bass at my other locals like it does the lakers at the chu. Maybe I will try fluoro on 1 of my spinning reels.

Braid usually casts farther because of smaller diameter for same lb test.

When fishing jigs and anything fished on the bottom you get a much better feel with floro, more direct contact with your bait, because braid floats.