Random Fluorocarbon
Random Fluorocarbon
I am looking to run some 14-16lb (diameter of .32-.35mm preferably) for my Zillion SVTW. It is sort of a utility reel I take on short trips, and hate to waste my best line on there. I have a spool of 14lb Shooter, but planned on putting it on my Conquest and possibly a new reel for my chatterbait setup. This being said, does anyone have suggestions on a weird yet decent line I haven't tried?
So far I have tried InvizX, Sniper, Shooter, Daiwa Samurai, HiSeas, and P-Line halo (only in 8lb). I'd be interested in trying Halo in 15lb, but it is on the thicker end. Never tried YGK or Yo-Zuri, never tried Gamma but it is HIGH$$$. Maxima and TUFline are possibles too.
Just open to any suggestion, probably gonna throw a spool on my Memorial Day TW order, but would try JDM too if a suggestion is strong enough.
So far I have tried InvizX, Sniper, Shooter, Daiwa Samurai, HiSeas, and P-Line halo (only in 8lb). I'd be interested in trying Halo in 15lb, but it is on the thicker end. Never tried YGK or Yo-Zuri, never tried Gamma but it is HIGH$$$. Maxima and TUFline are possibles too.
Just open to any suggestion, probably gonna throw a spool on my Memorial Day TW order, but would try JDM too if a suggestion is strong enough.
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Haven’t tried it myself as it’s not available in Europe but it sounds promising:
https://youtu.be/N76CMSsaBnI
https://youtu.be/N76CMSsaBnI
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Re: Random Fluorocarbon
i keep sticking with assassin. it handles well, and it's reasonably priced.
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Seaguar's AbrazX is worth trying
That's two that come to mind. I fished Gamma years ago and did not care for it.
Oh Berkley Trilene FC is actually decent.. might just have to buy a couple of different strengths to get the diameter you want unless they're listed in the review. Can't recall if I measured a range of strengths.
Seaguar's AbrazX is worth trying
That's two that come to mind. I fished Gamma years ago and did not care for it.
Oh Berkley Trilene FC is actually decent.. might just have to buy a couple of different strengths to get the diameter you want unless they're listed in the review. Can't recall if I measured a range of strengths.
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I asked myself the same question and 10 lb CXX (.35 mm) is what I ended up with for junk fishing on a Zillion SVTW. I like it and it's far more manageable than the 15 and 17 lb that now pull leader duty.
It's not pure fluorocarbon but it's inexpensive and tough, with a topwater option.
It's not pure fluorocarbon but it's inexpensive and tough, with a topwater option.
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A few months ago, I bought some 'cheap' flouro on Sunline USA's website.
I have been using it, and every time I set the hook, I wince, because I paid $3.99 for 400 yards of Sunline.
Aside from it being thicker than average (eg, 6# feels like 8#), I have found zero issues, except that it has zero abrasion resistance. Is it Shooter? No way. 400 yards of Shooter would not be under 4 bucks.
If you're fishing open water or cover that doesn't require too much abrasion resistance, check it out!
EDIT: THEY'RE SOLD OUT, SORRY.
I have been using it, and every time I set the hook, I wince, because I paid $3.99 for 400 yards of Sunline.
Aside from it being thicker than average (eg, 6# feels like 8#), I have found zero issues, except that it has zero abrasion resistance. Is it Shooter? No way. 400 yards of Shooter would not be under 4 bucks.
If you're fishing open water or cover that doesn't require too much abrasion resistance, check it out!
EDIT: THEY'RE SOLD OUT, SORRY.
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Go with 12# Trilene 100% Fluorocarbon! I was recently fishing off a rocky bank and hooked into a very large batray that took me up and down the rockwall and ripped my drag for 30 minutes and successfully landed it.
I had been on a binge of trying different Japanese brands and just fell back to Trilene and I should have never looked elsewhere...the 12# casts well and is tough as nails.
I had been on a binge of trying different Japanese brands and just fell back to Trilene and I should have never looked elsewhere...the 12# casts well and is tough as nails.
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Yep. Best price to performance fluorocarbon I've ever used. My go to unless I need something a little more stiff with less stretch. I have zero problems recommending this line.Jason Penn wrote: ↑Fri May 26, 2023 7:36 ami keep sticking with assassin. it handles well, and it's reasonably priced.
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I have heard that Trilene 100% is close to Hi-Seas. It is a good bit thicker than most, but still manageable and overall good. I would have to use 12lb, their 15lb is closer to 17-20lb Seaguar/Sunline. There are a ton out there, I just like trying an odd brand now and then. Was a bunch of Strike King Contra at Wal-Mart for like $9. I wish I had bought the 25lb now looking back, with line that thick I am sure it would be fine for my swimbait setup...godshippy wrote: ↑Fri May 26, 2023 5:20 pmGo with 12# Trilene 100% Fluorocarbon! I was recently fishing off a rocky bank and hooked into a very large batray that took me up and down the rockwall and ripped my drag for 30 minutes and successfully landed it.
I had been on a binge of trying different Japanese brands and just fell back to Trilene and I should have never looked elsewhere...the 12# casts well and is tough as nails.
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Most of those odd or different brands are still manufactured by the same companies that make the majority of the better known stuff - just to different standards, most being of lesser quality.DirtyD64 wrote: ↑Sat May 27, 2023 5:19 amI have heard that Trilene 100% is close to Hi-Seas. It is a good bit thicker than most, but still manageable and overall good. I would have to use 12lb, their 15lb is closer to 17-20lb Seaguar/Sunline. There are a ton out there, I just like trying an odd brand now and then. Was a bunch of Strike King Contra at Wal-Mart for like $9. I wish I had bought the 25lb now looking back, with line that thick I am sure it would be fine for my swimbait setup...godshippy wrote: ↑Fri May 26, 2023 5:20 pmGo with 12# Trilene 100% Fluorocarbon! I was recently fishing off a rocky bank and hooked into a very large batray that took me up and down the rockwall and ripped my drag for 30 minutes and successfully landed it.
I had been on a binge of trying different Japanese brands and just fell back to Trilene and I should have never looked elsewhere...the 12# casts well and is tough as nails.
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Well looks like for sure I need a line order now... Fishing at a trout resort this weekend I major backlashed the Aldebaran. It was FULL of 7lb green/camo JDM Sniper, was casting tiny lures great until I hit the dock. Thought I was gonna be cool like in the Japanese videos where guys do the loopy loop then cast. I did it a few casts, but then wound up and smacked the dock.
Eventually got the backlash out, but I can clearly feel areas that got kinked pretty good. I did notice that this 7lb (FC Sniper Invisible is the actual name), is thicker than the 8lb Tatsu I use on my Millionaire. I'd like to have the Aldebaran run lighter line that the Millionaire/ML rod combo, any suggestions for random lighter fluoros?
Eventually got the backlash out, but I can clearly feel areas that got kinked pretty good. I did notice that this 7lb (FC Sniper Invisible is the actual name), is thicker than the 8lb Tatsu I use on my Millionaire. I'd like to have the Aldebaran run lighter line that the Millionaire/ML rod combo, any suggestions for random lighter fluoros?
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You should give Gamma or Maxima a try. I've heard nothing but great things about those two.
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