Forums59
Topics1,059,000
Posts14,312,265
Members144,640
|
Most Online39,925 Dec 30th, 2023
|
|
I'm thinkin about switching fluoro...
#10676544
03/07/15 01:35 PM
|
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 232
jbhall1183
OP
Outdoorsman
|
OP
Outdoorsman
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 232 |
What's your favorite line and why?
|
|
Re: I'm thinkin about switching fluoro...
[Re: jbhall1183]
#10676548
03/07/15 01:39 PM
|
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 10,466
papamark
Mini Tractor
|
Mini Tractor
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 10,466 |
I have used Silver Thread AN-40 since the early 90's when it was Bagley's AN - 40. Its the best I have used and I have used them all at one time or another
|
|
Re: I'm thinkin about switching fluoro...
[Re: jbhall1183]
#10676552
03/07/15 01:40 PM
|
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 936
Jerry Brown
Pro Angler
|
Pro Angler
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 936 |
|
|
Re: I'm thinkin about switching fluoro...
[Re: jbhall1183]
#10676560
03/07/15 01:47 PM
|
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,827
greenen
Extreme Angler
|
Extreme Angler
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,827 |
|
|
Re: I'm thinkin about switching fluoro...
[Re: jbhall1183]
#10676561
03/07/15 01:48 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 16,992
ezbassin
TFF Guru
|
TFF Guru
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 16,992 |
Invizx. It casts well, and it is strong.
|
|
Re: I'm thinkin about switching fluoro...
[Re: jbhall1183]
#10676563
03/07/15 01:48 PM
|
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 45,710
CCTX
mapquest
|
mapquest
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 45,710 |
Considering price/availability
Favorite Copoly--McCoy's Favorite Fluoro--Seaguar Red Label Favorite Mono--Big Game Favorite Braid--Power Pro
|
|
Re: I'm thinkin about switching fluoro...
[Re: jbhall1183]
#10676566
03/07/15 01:51 PM
|
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 4,313
mudd
TFF Team Angler
|
TFF Team Angler
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 4,313 |
Bass pro KVD floro or Vicous Pro Elite only
93 Ranger 482vs 95 Bullet 20cc
|
|
Re: I'm thinkin about switching fluoro...
[Re: jbhall1183]
#10676614
03/07/15 02:11 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 27,663
SteezMacQueen
TFF Guru
|
TFF Guru
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 27,663 |
I use only Seaguar. I bounce back n forth between Tatsu, Invisx, and Red. If I'm fun fishing, I will use Tatsu, since I can spool it and leave it on for a while. If I'm Tournamnent fishing, I will respool A LOT, and will not justify Tatsu money for a day of fishing and I will carry 15-20 spools of Invisx and respool every reel used every night in the hotel. If it's in "a pinch", I will use some Red label since it's available just about anywhere, including Walmart.
Get Invisx. It's the best for the money. Period.
Edit: forgot to add why I like it....
I like seaguar because it's level wound on the spool and that makes it a very smooth line with great uniformity. This helps it cast really well and I also like the knot strength. The Invisx is a softer line and has pretty low memory for a flourocarbon line. Just have to be careful around hard structure and retie the lures often. The Tatsu is the very best I've ever used. It has low memory combined with great abrasion resistance and great knot strength. It's just expensive at about $40 for a refill spool. Too expensive to respool after one days use.
I have tried other flourocarbon lines. Mostly looking for a cheaper alternative. Just haven't found one that is as good for the money. So I keep buying Seaguar.
Last edited by SteezMacQueen; 03/07/15 02:20 PM.
Ranger Z520 guy.
|
|
Re: I'm thinkin about switching fluoro...
[Re: jbhall1183]
#10676701
03/07/15 02:54 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 10,559
Jarrett Latta
TFF Guru
|
TFF Guru
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 10,559 |
Hard to beat red label for the price. Get some line conditioner for it. Invisx and sunline are good too
|
|
Re: I'm thinkin about switching fluoro...
[Re: jbhall1183]
#10676738
03/07/15 03:11 PM
|
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 7,903
Hook'Em 79
TFF Celebrity
|
TFF Celebrity
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 7,903 |
Sunline for me, price, availability and just really like how well it casts and how tough it is. I did just buy some vicious elite that I am going to give a shot on my shallow diving cranks.
|
|
Re: I'm thinkin about switching fluoro...
[Re: jbhall1183]
#10676740
03/07/15 03:13 PM
|
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 682
PlanoTom
Pro Angler
|
Pro Angler
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 682 |
I used to use Invisx but then I started having problems with it so I switched to Bass Pro's KVD fluoro and have been very happy with that. To be honest, the Invisx problems were probably partially my fault because I didn't take care of the line like I should have. You can't go wrong with either brand.
One day I was in a bind and couldn't get to BPS so I grabbed a couple of spooks of Invisx from Academy. One spool had less than half of the line that it was supposed to have on it. I know that was an Academy issue but it was just another bad thing I associated with Invisx.
|
|
Re: I'm thinkin about switching fluoro...
[Re: jbhall1183]
#10676761
03/07/15 03:23 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 1,867
JMac-D
Extreme Angler
|
Extreme Angler
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 1,867 |
|
|
Re: I'm thinkin about switching fluoro...
[Re: jbhall1183]
#10676793
03/07/15 03:37 PM
|
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 10,861
Spiderman
TFF Guru
|
TFF Guru
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 10,861 |
The Truth is six of the seven Dwarfs are not Happy!
|
|
Re: I'm thinkin about switching fluoro...
[Re: papamark]
#10676846
03/07/15 04:04 PM
|
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 28,471
Okie Poke
TFF Guru
|
TFF Guru
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 28,471 |
I have used Silver Thread AN-40 since the early 90's when it was Bagley's AN - 40. Its the best I have used and I have used them all at one time or another I agree for a copolymer, but straight flouro I use XPS big spools for cost savings. Flouro is expensive and I try to save when I can. 14lb and 20lb is the two I buy. Just bought two big spools. $79 and $89 a piece but should last me a good while.
😎 Dallas Cowboys....eventual Superbowl Champions 😎
|
|
Re: I'm thinkin about switching fluoro...
[Re: jbhall1183]
#10676849
03/07/15 04:06 PM
|
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 3,545
Champion1
TFF Team Angler
|
TFF Team Angler
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 3,545 |
Trilene 100% flouro is the strongest out there by far but it gets chalky after awhile and its stiff. Tatsu is pricey but has smaller diameter than any of the others but it doesnt last long. I hate invisx it breaks on the hookset on me too much.
|
|
Moderated by banker-always fishing, chickenman, Derek 🐝, Duck_Hunter, Fish Killer, J-2, Jacob, Jons3825, JustWingem, Nocona Brian, Toon-Troller, Uncle Zeek, Weekender1
|