Best Fluorocarbon Line?

[Larry Richards]

Ask 10 different people and get 10 different answers.You just have to try them for yourself until you find one you like.I like Berkley 100% fluorocarbon

[Nolan_Whaley]

For my baitcasters, i like BPS. I have segaur on my spinning rod, and like it just fine as well. However, you must learn to tie the right knot. I had lots of trouble breaking either brand on the hookset until i got my terminal knot right.

[tjulianc]

Nolan,

What kind of segaur do you use for spinning reel? I tried red label and had all kinds of problems with line twits. No I didn't overfill the spool. I was told by Segaur in an email, that invizX was best for spinning gear, but I'm reluctant to spend the money on more fluorocarbon until I am more confident it will work for a spinning reel.

I used 12 lb red label on my bait caster and it is great. I also used Berkley Vanish, and it worked great for a baitcaster as well. I really like fluorocarbon for finesse worm fishing in clear water. I had some frustration with it knots too. I am currently using a palomer knot, and it has been working well.

[Nolan_Whaley]

Nolan,

What kind of segaur do you use for spinning reel? I tried red label and had all kinds of problems with line twits. No I didn't overfill the spool. I was told by Segaur in an email, that invizX was best for spinning gear, but I'm reluctant to spend the money on more fluorocarbon until I am more confident it will work for a spinning reel.

I used 12 lb red label on my bait caster and it is great. I also used Berkley Vanish, and it worked great for a baitcaster as well. I really like fluorocarbon for finesse worm fishing in clear water. I had some frustration with it knots too. I am currently using a palomer knot, and it has been working well.

I use invisx on my spinning rod. Mainly 8lb as a drop shot rod / shaky head rod. i've tried a few others and they are just too stiff for spinning rod applications, and will spring off.. I know a lot of guys use braid, and i'm just not confident in my knots to go that route. Palomar is a good one when you can tie it. I went to an improved clinch on when i can't tie a palomar, and that solved my other line break problems. I still have some troubles with the palomar and getting it just right. Have to make sure it's wet and not twisted when pulled tight. If the line crinkles up, i retie it.

[Idylwilde]

RIO for me.

I'm open to other options, I just can't stomach throwing $15 or more on a guess when I know RIO will work for me.

I wish Vanish or some other 'bulk' flouro for spinning setups would come out in 2 lb or something closer to 6x diameter. That might be a game changer for me if the quality was decent.

Look at the Phantom line from Leland Lures, good and at a fair price.

[tjulianc]

I use invisx on my spinning rod. Mainly 8lb as a drop shot rod / shaky head rod. i've tried a few others and they are just too stiff for spinning rod applications, and will spring off.. I know a lot of guys use braid, and i'm just not confident in my knots to go that route. Palomar is a good one when you can tie it. I went to an improved clinch on when i can't tie a palomar, and that solved my other line break problems. I still have some troubles with the palomar and getting it just right. Have to make sure it's wet and not twisted when pulled tight. If the line crinkles up, i retie it.

That is what happened to my reel with the Red Label. It just would spring off, no matter what I did. Its good to hear that InvizX works for your spinning gear. I would like to use 8 lb test too for my spinning gear too. I will give it another shot next year. Seagur has a new line out called Tatsu, and its $40.00 for 200 yds, if you get 10 lb or less. I'm shocked that there is a market for line that high end.