fluorocarbon question

[ikeslayer]

is fluorocarbon 100% invisible to fish. if so why not use 100lb test??? in theory right. I know line of this bulk is tough to handle cast etc. But do i have the right theory here??? just wondering. ike

[Wayne Ek]

This is what I understand about fluorocarbon: It has almost the same refractive index as water. In theory that makes it less visable in water than say mono or a braided line. Most fluorocarbon lines in the higher Lb.test are impossible to manage on a spinning reel, most handle nicely on a bait-caster. I feel that fluorocarbon will generate a few more bites in clear water...in off colored water I don't think it makes any differance. I also believe that fish feel the line in the water (via lateral line) just as much as they see it, so if you use mono. or fluorocarbon in higher lb. ratings that will move more water than a thin braid. Thats why I think braid will out perform monos. & fluoros. in off colored water, braid is thinner and moves less water.

[ikeslayer]

thanks for your input agape. i found out the tough to manage on spining equipment part the hard way last year around opener. I was all excited that i got a bunch for cheap of the good stuff that i spooled everything i owned with it. The stuff was stiff as a board and acutally cut me from coming off of the spool so fast. My buddies laughed. o well now i know and knowing is half the battle. ike

[mickeyg]

I've used #10 Vanish for 3 or 4 years on spinning reels.

The trick is to underspool the spool--slightly over half and then spray it with Reel Magic or similar type lubricant. Then before the very first time I throw it, I spray it again. Works just fine once you get past the first day of using it.

Besides it light refractive properties, flurocarbon has little stretch and actually tends to sink.

Mickey

[CrappieJohn]

Ike...One of the problems with the fluoro for people is that they treat it like straight mono. It isn't. Like the braids, it is in its own little world.

Up to a point in weight, the fluoro will handle well on a spinning reel IF the outside temps are moderate. After that point, both with temp and weight, casting reels will be the better reel option.

Something many overlook is the limited strech in these lines and the fact that the breaking weight listed on the packege tends to be under-rated. The four pound Vanish used on a couple of my crappie rods actually breaks closer to eight....I've used scales to check it.