fluorocarbon vs. mono: Does it really matter?

[Guyver]

Originally Posted by NIB

IMO the abrasion resistance of flouro is far better than Mono.
I have been a flouro user for yrs.After reading last winter bout how it is no different I made a switch on some leaders.Well u know what came next right.Yup lost a good fish.Back to flouro for me..

I hear a lot of well respected fisherman such as yourself say that but did you read Sportfishing magazines 20 pound line test they published? Their findings seem exactly opposite when it comes to fluorocarbon. Granted it was 20# but one would think the results would be similar using the higher pound tests also. In your opinion what is the reason behind the dismal test results of Fluorocarbon in the laboratory and your real world experience. Here's a small piece of the article:

"Fluorocarbon leader has become popular for its invisibility in the water. But fluoro enthusiasts may want to take particular note and, if concerned about abrasion resistance, at least get a much heavier (thicker) leader than you'd normally use. Even the toughest fluorocarbon leaders and lines, both made by Triplefish, offered only modest abrasion resistance (with an abrasion-resistance index of 162 vs. 730 for the best mono). Most fluorocarbons tested dismally, lasting just 20 to 60 or so cycles on the machine versus nearly 1,300 for Stren Original (which might be both the toughest and most economical choice for leader material)."


You can see most of the article here (There were a lot of charts and graphs that were left out from the original published article which I have):
http://www.sportfishingmag.com/techn...est-23589.html

[Little Round]

The only time I feel like having fluoro leader helps is for bones, and albies.

[NIB]

Originally Posted by Guyver

I hear a lot of well respected fisherman such as yourself say that but did you read Sportfishing magazines 20 pound line test they published? Their findings seem exactly opposite when it comes to fluorocarbon. Granted it was 20# but one would think the results would be similar using the higher pound tests also. In your opinion what is the reason behind the dismal test results of Fluorocarbon in the laboratory and your real world experience. Here's a small piece of the article:

"Fluorocarbon leader has become popular for its invisibility in the water. But fluoro enthusiasts may want to take particular note and, if concerned about abrasion resistance, at least get a much heavier (thicker) leader than you'd normally use. Even the toughest fluorocarbon leaders and lines, both made by Triplefish, offered only modest abrasion resistance (with an abrasion-resistance index of 162 vs. 730 for the best mono). Most fluorocarbons tested dismally, lasting just 20 to 60 or so cycles on the machine versus nearly 1,300 for Stren Original (which might be both the toughest and most economical choice for leader material)."


You can see most of the article here (There were a lot of charts and graphs that were left out from the original published article which I have):
http://www.sportfishingmag.com/techn...est-23589.html

Umm??
I can't esplain.

[In The Surf]

I definately notice improved abrasion resistance with Orvis Mirage fluoro. I love this stuff. Depending what # test I'm using (based on what kind of fish or location) it's $9.95 to $15.95 for 40 meters. To me it's worth it. Mono is nice and the price is right but this stuff is better. This stuff is tougher and last longer. For the spots I fish I mostly use 60-80 lb and the Mirage is easy to tie and knots well.
I agree with Tony, if it saves a plug or two or lands that fish of a lifetime it's worth it.

[jim sylvester]

Originally Posted by In The Surf

I definately notice improved abrasion resistance with Orvis Mirage fluoro. I love this stuff. Depending what # test I'm using (based on what kind of fish or location) it's $9.95 to $15.95 for 40 meters. To me it's worth it. Mono is nice and the price is right but this stuff is better. This stuff is tougher and last longer. For the spots I fish I mostly use 60-80 lb and the Mirage is easy to tie and knots well.
I agree with Tony, if it saves a plug or two or lands that fish of a lifetime it's worth it.

bingo

great stuff at a somwhat reasonable price

[cheferson]

Originally Posted by In The Surf

I definately notice improved abrasion resistance with Orvis Mirage fluoro. I love this stuff. Depending what # test I'm using (based on what kind of fish or location) it's $9.95 to $15.95 for 40 meters. To me it's worth it. Mono is nice and the price is right but this stuff is better. This stuff is tougher and last longer. For the spots I fish I mostly use 60-80 lb and the Mirage is easy to tie and knots well.
I agree with Tony, if it saves a plug or two or lands that fish of a lifetime it's worth it.

[animal]

I have fished side by side with a buddy(a buddy who always outfishes everyone),exact same lure,exact same presentation,me with mono,him with flouro.The flouro leader was tied direct,the mono used a snap.I was outfished badly.
After switching rods,the tables turned.
Flouro is also non-porous,and doesn't absorb water.Mono,on the other hand can lose up to 15 % of it's breaking strength when saturated.
The only time I don't think it matters is with live bait,however I still use it.The deal is,it's an advantage,not a gimmick.With all the time and money I put into fishing,I'll take every advantage I can get.