I used Berkley Vanish Transition Fluorocarbon Fishing Line last season in the 12 IB test, while mainly fishing for bass on EM & Lake Worth... lakes with not a lot of trees and other structure. I had a few break offs and was wondering if it was more of my knot tying ability (polomar) or if I'm using to light of line. 3 of the 4 break offs occurred during the hook set. I fish 90% plastics and only have a couple of poles, so I'm wondering what is a good all around fishing line for this scenario?

Been there, done Vanish a few years back.

What do you primarily use now?

InvisX and Berkley 100%

I found the same problem with break off at hookset.Knot is the problem Some one told me a San Diego knot is best. But I only use vanish on cranks anymore and have not had one brakeoff.That line doens't like hard impact hook sets as in worm fishing etc.

What about the IB (10, 12, 14)?

I use it a lot and in timber and rocks, I have seen it frayed to pieces and still hold up but have learned to retie the knot regularly, especially after a hard pull or hookset. I mostly use 15 or 17 lb test

Tried it at the exact time as I tried vicious and the vicious out performed in strength and memory if that says anything. I'm sure you've seen the reviews of vicious and IMO it's a step down from that.

I gave Berkley flourocarbon a chance once. Put it on the reel ran it through the eyes of the rod could not tie a knot without it breaking. Pulled it all off the reel. Never fished it. P-Line seems to work for me. I like it in 8#,10#&12#. Use it for wacky worm and drop shot. I do not like the Floroclear, I use the Flourocarbon or Halo. Never had a problem.

Funny, I got some at the Berkely big bass event and haven't tried it until this winter. The lot that I got must be different, casue I think this stuff is some of the best line I've used in a long time.

I've used it for jiggin spoons, tail-hummers, and rattle traps. The stuff I've got is super strong and and I've been using it on my traps instead of braid.

I thought I'd offer my opinion.

-Alton

I had the same problem with Vanish when I tried it but that was several years ago, I don't know if they have changed it since then. I have had much better luck with Seguar Carbon Pro or InvisX.

Jason

the vanish stuff is terrible used it once two big mistake never again but as far as 100% professional flouro top notch just spent 100 dollors at academy an hour ago on five boxes it goes on everything except top water(mono always) and i occasionally us braid when iam in some nasty brush

my only complaint is the cost but my line dont break and when i did lose the big ones last year it was my own fault

Berkley Vanish Transition Fluorocarbon Fishing Line

Vanish is right, your bait will vanish when the line breaks.

Broke off the first three hook sets. Threw 2 new spools in the trash when I got home. Absolute junk!!