View Full Version : Florocarbon leader and line what's the difference


fishsmith
08-25-2006, 09:54 AM
Other than price and yards, what is the difference between 25yds of 25lb Seagar florocarbon leader material (approx. $10) and
200yds of 25lb Seagar florocarbon fishing line (approx $30).

Both had the same diameter .019"

$10 for 25yds of line seems like highway robbery (so does $30 for 200yds, but not as bad)

JFigliuolo
08-25-2006, 10:12 AM
Other than price and yards, what is the difference between 25yds of 25lb Seagar florocarbon leader material (approx. $10) and
200yds of 25lb Seagar florocarbon fishing line (approx $30).

Both had the same diameter .019"

$10 for 25yds of line seems like highway robbery (so does $30 for 200yds, but not as bad)

Not sure about here... but SOMETIMES leader material is a little thicker/stiffer than line. Either way 25Lbs seems VERY light as a rule I use 50. Also I have switched back to mono w/NO discernable difference except in my pocket.

tattoobob
08-25-2006, 10:30 AM
I go with mono, that stuff is to stiff and I like how supple mono is, Triline
Big Game 50 pound from surfcasting-rhodeisland

Norgetrol
08-25-2006, 03:54 PM
It's likely that the tippet (leader) material has a much tighter QC to keep the break strength to an exact weight. This would be needed to qualify for an IGFA record, I believe.
The line has a much wider range of diameter (accross the whole spool) and a wider break strength range.

Peter
aka: Norgetrol