Fluorocarbon

[Iwannakeeper]

I use fluorocarbon, but after reading an article recently I am re-considering what to use.

Thus far, I have only tried fluoro leaders, not the fluoro lines.

I have tried different strengths and different brands. Strenght to me is pretty obvious, depending on application. Lighter stuff for schoolie fishing from a beach and heavier stuff for cows in a boulder field.

Has anyone found a fluoro leader brand that is better than others. The article I read discussed the differences in both flouride compounds and polymers. I have not detected a major difference in abrasion resistance (I also spend more time on a beach, or at least not rock hopping) or visibility (I also spend most of my time fishing at nights). And I must be doing something right, because I have not had any problems with knots holding. Is their a brand that is more pliable, abrasion resistant, or less visible in the water?


The second fluorocarbon question I have is Line vs. Leader? I have not tried a fluorocarbon line yet. I read/hear rumors that the manufacturers have created the line more supple. Seaguar actual has a high density/hard core wrapped in a softer outter layer, resulting in less memory and better knot strength/holding ability. The refraction index is still suppose to be very close to water, but the abrasion resistance has to go down.



So what's everyones opinions -
Line or leader?
way to go or waste of money?
brands?

Good and bad experiences welcome.
-tuck