I noticed that Fluorocarbon main lines have not been popular in M’sia. Braids and various mono’s have been the main choice of most lure anglers in the country for decades, but Fluorocarbon is somewhat reserved as leaders but not as main line. The debate of which is the ‘better’ line often come and go in most fishing forums. But, all types of line have their own place because no one line is good in all applications.
Recently, over the past few years, fluorocarbon line technologies have come leaps and bounds. No longer are fluorocarbon lines stiff and hard to manage as they did in the past. Performance wise, they offer considerably less stretch than conventional mono’s. Greater underwater optical performance, because fluorocarbon have almost the same refractive index as water. They are dense and sink very well which makes them ideal for subsurface and bottom contact lures alike. I’ve been a sceptic until I tried it for myself. Like most types of line, fluorocarbon has its disadvantages. They do not tolerate line twist well, especially the thinner diameter ones. Price wise, they are considerably more expensive than mono’s.
Here, I’d like to hear from others and what they think of fluorocarbon as main line, not as leaders. Although fluorocarbon lines do not come cheap, they are very relevant in today’s fishing, especially if you’re tackling fish in highly pressured waters or line-shy species. I’ve recently been on a brown trout fishing trip and was using colored mono and did not catch any until I switched to fluorocarbon. Also, I was pitching with light texas rig for perch and find that fluorocarbon lines do not lack the sensitivity of most fusion and braided lines. So, lets hear your view.
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My only experience was a few years ago when I accidentally ran out of normal mono when I was on an extended haruan bashing trip. Like you said, I found it " stiff and hard to manage " - but I whacked a few haruans all the same - haruan bashing is definitely not finesse fishing.
How do I tell whether the fluoro is of the newer generation ? Is there a brand or a description that you have in mind ? - will probably get down to one of the shops to pick some up for trials.
Thanks [:)]
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Originally posted by Mike
My only experience was a few years ago when I accidentally ran out of normal mono when I was on an extended haruan bashing trip. Like you said, I found it " stiff and hard to manage " - but I whacked a few haruans all the same - haruan bashing is definitely not finesse fishing.
How do I tell whether the fluoro is of the newer generation ? Is there a brand or a description that you have in mind ? - will probably get down to one of the shops to pick some up for trials.
Thanks [:)]
Mike,
Glad to hear that your first experience with fluorocarbon lines started well. In fact, besides braided and fusion lines, I would think that fluorocarbon lines are ideal for haruan fishing. You’re right, there’s nothing finesse about haruan fishing. You’ve certainly put your fluorocarbon to good use.
From personal experience, I’ve only used two makes of 100% fluorocarbon. One is the Berkley Trilene 100% fluorocarbon and Spinderwire 100% fluorocarbon. But these lines, although they are stiffer than most ‘soft’ nylon monofilament lines, they are considerably softer than most fluorocarbon lines of the past. One type which i’d avoid is Berkley Vanish because it’s certainly not soft and is very hard to manage, especially if you use a spinning reel. these days, I fish with 10lb, 12lb Trilene 100% fluoro on baitcasters and 4lb Spiderwire 100% fluoro on a 1500 size spinning reel. If you’re fishing with mostly heavy lures, say 10 grams or above, I’d go with the 12lb Trilene 100%. or if you fish heavier, go for heavier line.
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I have used Berkley Vanish, and yes agreed it is too stiff for me. Thought all fluorocarbon is stiff, especially when compared to braided and so never look back at fluoro as mainline.
Have also tried Ichiban 60% flourocarbon. Very soft and thin. Cast a long way too.
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agreed fishingboy bro,
seldom use it after converting to braid. however have bad experience with berkley vanish as well, too stiff, altho i din get any backlash or anything bad, but the experience wasnt too good, don’t suits me well
however i don’t mind using fluoro copolymer, which is a blend of fluoro n nylon, very easy to manage. Like the P-Line Fluoro. However like i said, staying away from nylon. I think they just don’t suits me tat well. N the lower diameter ones, like mono, just doesnt last. N fluoro is considerably much more expensive. For higher poundage maybe will try one day, noted on the Trilene fluoro, if any tat i’m gonna try tat will be it, well, if i can find lah haha
I only have 13 years of fishing experience, so must beri tunjuk ajar!
I’ve been using berkley vanish transition fc 10 lb for my tdz & 8 lb duel hardcore nylon fc for cq 51.. Feel more confident than using braided..
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Really!!! good for u bigbait bro, the main reason i didnt use it is the confidence factor man lol…
will try it once again, n again i doesnt have bad experience with it like i mentioned, no lost fish or anything just doesn’t like it for my type of fishing, a lot of sensitivity was lost, i think it may be a good thing, i lose way more fish striking too hard n too fast anyway
I only have 13 years of fishing experience, so must beri tunjuk ajar!