fluorocarbon vs. mono: Does it really matter? - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

Swede · 07-19-2007, 12:46 AM

The only time I use Flouro is on Yellowfin Tuna trips. Don't know if it works any better, but I'll take any edge I can get then. Boat or beach chunking I use 40-80 mono.

Mike P · 07-19-2007, 12:26 PM

No

Not unless you're sight casting in crystal clear flats water.

JohnR · 07-19-2007, 12:33 PM

A lot of people swear by it during the day... Don't think it makes as much difference (if it does at all) when surfcasting at night...

Hi Swede

Flaptail · 07-19-2007, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike P

No

Not unless you're sight casting in crystal clear flats water.

Bingo!

Mr. Sandman · 07-19-2007, 02:04 PM

For years I used flouro thinking it gives you a little edge but IMO it really doesn't. The costs for 50-80# flouro has gotten WAY outta hand IMO. I started fishing with ANDE clear leader material for 4.95 a spool and it seems to work fine. I have some other leader material too and it works well. Even used some Big Game mono off my bulk spool (60 and 80#) and while softer then then leader material it also works. IMO there is NO avantage. However if you think there is and it gives you that mental edge then by all means go for it. But when the price approaced a buck a yard I said...I think this is insane for line and started using other materials.
That said I still use it on my fly rod and light spin gear for bonito for two reasons, one it gives me that mental edge when bonito fishing and two the lighter stuff is MUCH cheaper per yard.

I don't know why the price of FLoro is so high, you know they produce that stuff by the mile, I would love to know what the margins are on floro and regular line.

Back Beach · 07-19-2007, 02:29 PM

Ivan,

You still throwing chairs?

ivanputski · 07-19-2007, 03:21 PM

The polish hammer is thrown every now and then...
As far as leader material goes, I use 50# mono...

now for a second question, is it overkill to use a snap swivel to attach plugs to the leader if I already have a barrel swivel connecting my line to the leader? I dont like direct tying because I switch plugs quite often when things are slow (seems like always)... should I use a duo-lock?

JohnR · 07-19-2007, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ivanputski

The polish hammer is thrown every now and then...
As far as leader material goes, I use 50# mono...

now for a second question, is it overkill to use a snap swivel to attach plugs to the leader if I already have a barrel swivel connecting my line to the leader? I dont like direct tying because I switch plugs quite often when things are slow (seems like always)... should I use a duo-lock?

Most will agree - use the breakaway clip - you can get these in a lot of the better shops...

Canalman · 07-20-2007, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Sandman

For years I used flouro thinking it gives you a little edge but IMO it really doesn't. The costs for 50-80# flouro has gotten WAY outta hand IMO. I started fishing with ANDE clear leader material for 4.95 a spool and it seems to work fine. I have some other leader material too and it works well. Even used some Big Game mono off my bulk spool (60 and 80#) and while softer then then leader material it also works. IMO there is NO avantage. However if you think there is and it gives you that mental edge then by all means go for it. But when the price approaced a buck a yard I said...I think this is insane for line and started using other materials.
That said I still use it on my fly rod and light spin gear for bonito for two reasons, one it gives me that mental edge when bonito fishing and two the lighter stuff is MUCH cheaper per yard.

I don't know why the price of FLoro is so high, you know they produce that stuff by the mile, I would love to know what the margins are on floro and regular line.

Yup