Bass Pro Xps Fluro

[CaptainJoe]

Joe--

To each their own but I think you may be missing out some things, such as the super sensitivity of fluoro. Many of the formulation have changed and you should give some different brands a try. I think you can overcome the cold issue, but there are some things to watch for. For example, most people think fluoro has virtually no stretch, this is not true-it simply stretches differently. It does not stretch like rubber band (mono) it stretches under heavier pressure, elongates, and then stays that length. This is why the line will break easier after you've pulled on a snag.

Try some Trilene in the cold and let us know what you think.

Steve,

I have tried many of them, especially Trilene. I keep coming back to the copolymers. I don't need "super sensitivity" when using the copolymers, because I only use them on cranks, spinnerbaits, etc. When using these baits, I need the knot strength, abrasion resistance, and castability that the copolymers provide over the fluorocarbon. There is no way that I would use fluorocarbon on a square billed crankbait.

The rest of my stuff is loaded with braid or braid with a copolymer leader. Braid is more "super sensitive" than fluorocarbon.