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Re: Vicious Flourocarbon ?
[Re: Just_Old_Fisherman]
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03/22/10 08:32 PM
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dallasdawg
TFF Celebrity
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Been using it 2-3 years with no problems. Like many/most lines it has some memory but you can eliminate that with KVD Line & Lure. I just can't see spending 2x-4x per yard for some of the other fluoro's----but I ain't no pro. +1
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Re: Vicious Flourocarbon ?
[Re: dallasdawg]
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03/22/10 08:41 PM
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Posts: 2,422
ZX225(Radio)
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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It's a very good fire starter!!!!!!!!
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Re: Vicious Flourocarbon ?
[Re: ZX225(Radio)]
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03/22/10 08:54 PM
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Posts: 247
laserbass2100
Outdoorsman
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Outdoorsman
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Absolutely, the best line I have found, hands down. It does have some line memory and a slightly larger diameter but its toughness makes up for it. I was sold when I hooked a 5 pounder and it wrapped my t-motor. It actually spun my t-motor prop off backwards and the fish bolted again, I got it turned and the fish was headed straight back to the boat,it was coming so I was just going to swing it in the boat (not my best move)and my Carrot Stick rod broke in half (I have nothing good to say about those rods!) I just knew I had lost the 5 pounder! Looked down in the water and she was just looking up at me. I checked the line and it hardly had any knicks or abrasion, just kinked all up. I was sold! I use 17 and 20 lb test.
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Re: Vicious Flourocarbon ?
[Re: laserbass2100]
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03/22/10 09:31 PM
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Jay Kendrick
TFF Celebrity
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TFF Celebrity
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its the type of line that gives flourocarbon a bad reputation. very coily, poor knot streangth, and very hard to manage with backlashes. buy seguar invis x or if you have the money seguar tatsu. you wont have to change line as often and will catch more fish with out worrying about your line hindering you.
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Re: Vicious Flourocarbon ?
[Re: Jay Kendrick]
#4640025
03/22/10 11:09 PM
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its a fluke
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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I posted this same question about a month ago and got enough positive responses to give it a try......... my opinion its terrible,i broke a fish off after just retying and it has the memory of an elephant. I wanted to like it but I put it on two reels and it lasted one trip and stripped it off.Horrible castability. I went to LFT hybrid pro FHP. Its worth the extra 13 bucks
The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. ~John Buchan
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Re: Vicious Flourocarbon ?
[Re: its a fluke]
#4640086
03/22/10 11:20 PM
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921ELITE Cranker
Extreme Angler
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Buy 25 lb test and use it on your weed eater!! It is barely good enough for that purpose......
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Re: Vicious Flourocarbon ?
[Re: 921ELITE Cranker]
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03/22/10 11:27 PM
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Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 5,071
Bass Border
TFF Celebrity
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TFF Celebrity
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I think PETA invented this [censored] to save fish. Might be OK for a leader on a C-Rig or some such but it seriously sucks IMHO.
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Re: Vicious Flourocarbon ?
[Re: Bass Border]
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03/23/10 01:14 AM
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The Rodfather
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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I made the mistake too because of the price. to be honest with you all flouro is worthless unless you use super parabolic rods. It shouldn't break on the hookset and it did numerous times. All of it has memory that 5 gallons of KVD line conditioner cant cure. I have serious beef with flouro. Just my 2 cents.
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Re: Vicious Flourocarbon ?
[Re: Jay Kendrick]
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03/23/10 01:55 AM
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Parker S.
Extreme Angler
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its the type of line that gives flourocarbon a bad reputation. very coily, poor knot streangth, and very hard to manage with backlashes. buy seguar invis x or if you have the money seguar tatsu. you wont have to change line as often and will catch more fish with out worrying about your line hindering you. if you're smart you will listen to this man...vicious is junk
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Re: Vicious Flourocarbon ?
[Re: Parker S.]
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03/23/10 02:32 AM
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bassitup
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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I only dont like it when i forget to spray it with kvd line and lure when i am spooling. when i forget i have no luck with it.
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Re: Vicious Flourocarbon ?
[Re: bassitup]
#4641484
03/23/10 03:04 AM
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Big Red 12
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
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Don't care for it. I like 100% Trilene. I like the Gamma Edge, very expensive, out of business now, I think.
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Re: Vicious Flourocarbon ?
[Re: bassitup]
#4641515
03/23/10 03:08 AM
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Posts: 587
LoneStar64
Pro Angler
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Pro Angler
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To me, it is the best fluorocarbon for the price. I sometimes have knot breakage, that is why I test it everytime after tying it. I have never had line breakage. I also use KVD line conditioner on every spool I put it on, but I have been using that on all my reels for awhile. I can't afford the price that some of the others ask for their lines even though they may or may not be a better or higher quality line. That is what it boils down to for me and I know several others. If I want to use 100% fluro on all my reels, I have to go with one I can afford. I still don't know why it is so expensive, I guess the manufacturing process makes it more expensive to make. Maybe one day it will become cheaper to make or something will drive the price down. For now, I can't pay $22+ for 200yds of line. Plus I don't have a heart attack when I have to cut out a backlash on the $12 line! 
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