Best Fluorocarbon line

[OnTheWater]

Just wanted to hear everyone's opinion on what they think the best Fluoro line is. I've used Vanish, and the new Vanish Transition; both have done well, but I'm thinkin about trying either P-line or Seagar. Anyone notice much of a difference in these brands?

[CrappieJohn]

The clear Vanish is an excellent line IF you can tolerate some stiffness. It has very little stretch and has excellent sensitivity characteristics. The transition seems to work well in the warm weather, but if you are using it in cold weather and outside you might get a bad taste in your mouth.

PLine is an excellent line. It flows well, seems to not retain a ton of memory, has a very limited amount of stretch, is very sensitive and is fairly knick resistant.

Both the Pline and Vanish are good knot holders. For me...if I am fishing jigs vertical from the boat, I use Vanish. For casting jigs and for ANY ice application the PLine gets the nod.

[Gus]

I really like p-line cfx for leader materials. It's the most knick proof tooth proof non braided line I've used. I have not spooled an entire reel of any kind of flouro since I had my first bad experience with vanish a few years ago but I really like cfx for leaders. For me, I don't feel I need flouro on the whole spool for the type of fishing I do. But that's just me.

[jig n' jerk]

I must agree with Gus I don't care for the florocarbon line as I have had nothing but bad luck with them. I do Use 15 pd. Vanish for making my own spinners, but would not use as my main line as it seems to break sooner than a mono line of same weight. I also noticed that the floro tend to get nicked and abraided to easily. I would not recommend using string slip bobber stop either. When you slide the stop up or down it tends to fray the line reducing strength. Just my thoughts.

Kurt

[OnTheWater]

All this is true about the characteristics of vanish. I've experienced it all; the fraying, breaking and twisting. Thats why I'd like to switch to something better; from what it sounds like, the P-line is a good choice. Still wondering about Seagar though, does anyone still use it?

[Northlander]

I went from Vanish on my spinner rigs to Trilene Xt clear. Much better success with it. Way less breakage. For some reason it has been good for leader material in the winter threw the ice. I suppose no nicks etc. from weeds or rocks?

P-Line has been good in the few situations I have used it. Mostly slip bobbering.

[Houseboat]

I've been using SilverThread Fluorocarbon for two years now with excellent results. I use the smaller diameters for Walleyes and the larger diameters on baitcasters for Bass.

[basmastermatt]

MAXIMA, the baddest, strongest, fishing line made!! If you would like a good second choice try P-Lines premium. It's fluorocarbon coated line that has less stretch then there fluoro clear. (also good if thats your thing) Avoid vanish at all costs. But really, you ask the guys that do this for a profession and they will tell you that if there living is literally on the line they are going to trust MAXIMA!

[OnTheWater]

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MAXIMA, the baddest, strongest, fishing line made!!

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No arguing there, I have Maxima Ultragreen on one of my baitcasters. Absolutely love the stuff, infact I also have it rigged on my fly rod for those brute steelies in the fall. Do they make a fluoro line?

[basmastermatt]

MAXIMA does have a new 100% fluorocarbon now on the market. Super abbrasion resistant.