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Topic subjectRE: Flourocarbon Line???
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6829, RE: Flourocarbon Line???
Posted by SLM, Mon Nov-18-02 08:45 AM
> I tried the P Line flouro clear and I was not impressed with it at all.

P-Line Floroclear isn't a flourocarbon line--it's a regular, copolymer mono that's coated with flourocarbon.

I actually like the Floroclear though, and haven't had any problems with it. Floroclear is less abrasion resistant and is stretchier than P-Line's CXX, which is what I normally use, but I love its limpness and castability. Breaking strength and knot strength of Floroclear are good too. If you use heavier lines in the colder months, Floroclear is better than CXX.

My .02 on flourocarbon lines:
I've only tried the 16 lb Sugoi for my pitching/worming setups and initally found its stiffer, wiry characteristics hard to get used to. After using it for a while I guess the line became "broken in" or I just got used to its wiriness. Anyway, I really like it's smaller diameter, sensitivity and abrasion resistance. You have to get over how stiff it feels if you haven't used it before. Sugoi is very pricy in the small filler spools--the bigger spool would be the way to go. In 16 lb, the Sugoi sells for $21.98 for a 50m spool and $88.98 for a 600m spool.

I just picked up a filler spool of 10 lb Seaguar flourocarbon but haven't tried it yet. It costs a lot less than the Sugoi and has a good reputation so we'll see...