Fluoro Carbon Leader - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

fishaholic18 · 02-19-2007, 12:28 PM

Nope, went from Fluro to Mono and didn't skip a beat. I hate tying knots with Fluro and it's not worth the extra $$$ IMO.

thefishingfreak · 02-19-2007, 12:35 PM

yep i use it 50-65 for bass cept if i'm on the flats then 20.
i'll take every edge i can.

tattoobob · 02-19-2007, 01:06 PM

Mono for stripers and blues

eelman · 02-19-2007, 01:09 PM

this has been talked about many times....flouro is a waste of money..mono has worked for many decades with no problems...some people just like to buy into hype and thats exactly what the companies want...your money....But from using the stuff vs using mono for over 20 years and catching many nice bass....I can say there is no difference...Its a waste...it doesnt give you any edge..

fishaholic18 · 02-19-2007, 01:14 PM

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this has been talked about many times....flouro is a waste of money..mono has worked for many decades with no problems...some people just like to buy into hype and thats exactly what the companies want...your money....But from using the stuff vs using mono for over 20 years and catching many nice bass....I can say there is no difference...Its a waste...it doesnt give you any edge..

Yup, just another thing to catch fisherman's $$$

labrax · 02-19-2007, 01:20 PM

I have been wondering about this too. I have used fluro in the past mostly when fly fishing. When using surf casting gear - I have stuck with 30 - 40lb Ande or Big Game mono. Was thinking of picking up some Ande fluro for this season. Always seem to think that you are using larger plugs, rubber, tins, etc., sometimes a swivel and a duolock snap, so how stealthy are you going to be if you just switch the mono to fluro? Is it really going to make a difference? That said, i did see some underwater fishing pictures where fluro was used and you could not see the line in the pictures - it did blend it. The line in the picutes was something like 10lb test though, so tough to judge what 40lb diameter line would look like in comparison.

It is expensive for the amount of line you get, but on the other hand - we spend a lot of money traveling to fish, on other equipment, etc. - so if it did make a difference the extra expense is very small especially if it meant more fish, or the difference in catching fish or getting skunked.

nightfighter · 02-19-2007, 01:32 PM

Have always used fluro, but just yesterday picked up 50 yard roll of Ande clear mono 30# for just 3.99. Time to start tying leaders. Still have some heavier weight Seguar fluro from last year's MSBA show sale.

eelman · 02-19-2007, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by labrax

I have been wondering about this too. I have used fluro in the past mostly when fly fishing. When using surf casting gear - I have stuck with 30 - 40lb Ande or Big Game mono. Was thinking of picking up some Ande fluro for this season. Always seem to think that you are using larger plugs, rubber, tins, etc., sometimes a swivel and a duolock snap, so how stealthy are you going to be if you just switch the mono to fluro? Is it really going to make a difference? That said, i did see some underwater fishing pictures where fluro was used and you could not see the line in the pictures - it did blend it. The line in the picutes was something like 10lb test though, so tough to judge what 40lb diameter line would look like in comparison.

It is expensive for the amount of line you get, but on the other hand - we spend a lot of money traveling to fish, on other equipment, etc. - so if it did make a difference the extra expense is very small especially if it meant more fish, or the difference in catching fish or getting skunked.

Ya but...It doesnt make a difference its all bull%$%$%$%$.......especially if you do any night fishing...I tell the truth and the truth is the stuff aint worth the money.....use the xtra money in your gas tank and go try a new spot instead...To many people are way to anal over this crap with striped bass..I have 20 fish over 40lbs in my surf years.....none of those fish came with using flouro....Its like saying a "Van -Stall" at $800 dollars somehow makes you a better fisherman just because you baught it.....I can outfish most guys with a $800 reel with an off the shelf Wally world special for 30 bucks....People are far to worried with there "gear" nowadays than acually catching fish...I saw guys in south county dressed up like a catalog for every accesory on the market...complete with boga grips , wet suits,drysuits,snorkels...its so ridiculas....hangin off there belts..they looked so lame I almost had to laugh..acually I did...Things in some respects have changed to a fisherman who is more concerned with what name brands he wears on his body or fishes with than acually catching fish...I would say all this new stuff was great if the new genaration outfished the old or the fish were somehow easier tyo catch...the truth is wearing 3000 bucks worth of accesories isnt catching anyone any more fish then the old times did with the penn 704 and handy ande line..

This is the age of the Materialistic fisherman indeed...suckered in at every turn by some "must have name".....

"And the truth shall set you free"

fishaholic18 · 02-19-2007, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&

Ya but...It doesnt make a difference its all bull%$%$%$%$.......especially if you do any night fishing...I tell the truth and the truth is the stuff aint worth the money.....use the xtra money in your gas tank and go try a new spot instead...To many people are way to anal over this crap with striped bass..I have 20 fish over 40lbs in my surf years.....none of those fish came with using flouro....Its like saying a "Van -Stall" at $800 dollars somehow makes you a better fisherman just because you baught it.....I can outfish most guys with a $800 reel with an off the shelf Wally world special for 30 bucks....People are far to worried with there "gear" nowadays than acually catching fish...I saw guys in south county dressed up like a catalog for every accesory on the market...complete with boga grips hangin off there belts..they looked so lame I almost had to laugh..acually I did...Things in some respects have changed to a fisherman who is more concerned with what name brands he wears on his body or fishes with than acually catching fish...

This is the age of the Materialistic fisherman indeed...suckered in at every turn by some "must have name".....

GQ surf fisherman, gotta love that, what a joke. Keeps LLBEAN in bus. though..

I bet my VS can kick your Wally World reels azz..

http://googlefight.com/index.php?lan...lly+World+reel

eelman · 02-19-2007, 01:45 PM

The reason I write this stuff is because there simply is alot of people who cant afford that stuff but are led to think without it, they cant catch fish?? It isnt true at all...but people by into it...just like they buy into that a certain plug is the only way to catch a fish or if you fish bait your a lowlife or that flouro is the only leader worth using...It is a joke .

If your not in the crowd that fishes van stalls or uses flouro or owns boga and a wetsuit your laughed at....

If you want to beleve that a 10 yard spool of $30lb flouro will catch more fish have at it..........

Its all bull

NIB · 02-20-2007, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&

I can outfish most guys with a $800 reel with an off the shelf Wally world special for 30 bucks....People are far to worried with there "gear" nowadays than acually catching fish...I saw guys in south county dressed up like a catalog for every accesory on the market...complete with boga grips , wet suits,drysuits,snorkels...its so ridiculas....hangin off there belts..they looked so lame I almost had to laugh..acually I did...Things in some respects have changed to a fisherman who is more concerned with what name brands he wears on his body or fishes with than acually catching fish...I would say all this new stuff was great if the new genaration outfished the old or the fish were somehow easier tyo catch...the truth is wearing 3000 bucks worth of accesories isnt catching anyone any more fish then the old times did with the penn 704 and handy ande line..

This is the age of the Materialistic fisherman indeed...suckered in at every turn by some "must have name".....

"And the truth shall set you free"

Brutal,This is brutal....
I was just trying to make a point..
U just don't get it.

Back Beach · 02-20-2007, 08:49 AM

I'm making Aglio oil over flouro tonight if anyone wants to come by for dinner. Bring all your old stuff. Make sure its at least 40# so it doesn't get caught in your teeth.

NIB · 02-20-2007, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Back Beach

I'm making Aglio oil over flouro tonight if anyone wants to come by for dinner. Bring all your old stuff. Make sure its at least 40# so it doesn't get caught in your teeth.

U probably wash it down with white wine spritzers..