fishing lines?

Occasional Joined: May 30, 2009 Posts: 117 Location: dover

hi bit of a stupid question but what is the diffrens between flourocarbon and normal line?

thanks kev cool

Posted: Sat May 29, 2010 10:16 pm

flourocarbon line is a quicker sinking line then mono or braid , and has a smokie colour to it to make it invisable in the water , they say that the fish wont see it and not get spooked . i hope this helps

Regular Joined: Jul 26, 2009 Posts: 343 Location: Surrey

Fluorocarbon is a polymer which, unlike nylon, contains flourine atoms in its molecular structure.

Aside from the technical stuff, it is stronger then nylon for a given diameter, more brittle, a little denser (so sinks a bit quicker) and has a refractive index closer to water, which renders it less visible (but not invisible). It is rather more expensive.

Whether any of these properties is of much benefit to the fisherman is open to question. In sea fishing I doubt it is worth the extra cost.

Occasional Joined: May 30, 2009 Posts: 117 Location: dover

ok rhanks that clears things up abit

kev cool

Occasional Joined: May 30, 2009 Posts: 117 Location: dover

so having said all that would it be worth spending a bit extra for a spool to try or should i just not bother

kev cool

Posted: Sun May 30, 2010 2:21 pm

I wouldn't bother if your using a fixed spool then I myself would use braid but there again thats even more expensive.
Cheers
Keith big grin

Occasional Joined: May 30, 2009 Posts: 117 Location: dover

it would go on my multiplier if its wourth trying?

kev cool

Posted: Mon May 31, 2010 12:50 pm

I wouldn't put braid on a casting mutiplier, ok for a boat reel where casting ain't involved
cheers
keith big grin

Occasional Joined: May 30, 2009 Posts: 117 Location: dover

ok thanks rabbi2

kev cool

Regular Joined: Jul 26, 2009 Posts: 343 Location: Surrey

Usually use fluorcarbon for traces/snoods. It would be v pricey to use as main line and of no obvious benefit compared to braid.

Posted: Mon May 31, 2010 1:25 pm

Always puzzles me this line that doesn't spook fish????

Spend a fortune on a line is almost invisible to fish...(& me at night on a beach!). Then what do we do..... tie on a whacking great shock leader to the business end that's often bright yellow or orange?!?! confused

I always use a leader, I think it's irresponsible not to. I tend to choose my main line for diameter & strength rather than colour. Especially thinking that sea fish are not often returned so will not have come across line before. I wonder what the thinking is for flatties where we use sequins and other attractors?

Interested in using braid Rabbi, I use a F/S for the beach & I’m genuinely interested in using braid? What would you recommend for B/S & diameter, is there a brand you could recommend? I understand the advantages of the lack of stretch etc, but is there any extra aftercare for braid compared to mono?

Good thread this!

Posted: Mon May 31, 2010 1:31 pm

Ron Thompson Cable Braid is top stuff. I use 80lb straight through to my trace via a swivel. I would think 50lb would be adequate.
Its has a good abrasion resistance and is grey in colour and only requires a wash after a days fishing.

The only thing to be wary of is using a plasic spool when targeting big stuff.
Cheers
keith big grin

Posted: Mon May 31, 2010 4:00 pm

Cheers Keith, I'll look up some braid. My only question is...... What's "Big Stuff"? Strange concept & unknown on the end of my line!

Seriously, thanks for that, I have a Shimano reel with 3 spools, 2 plastic & 1 alloy so I know what to load on what. At the moment they have mono at varying strains.

We have met by the way, I came to the first Holyhead trip, I had the huss & good wrasse on the Saturday.

Hope to meet up again sometime. Been made redundant & considering if I will look for another job or rely on my pension & investments. But 53 is a little early to retire? Couldn't make this years Holyhead bash but depending on the job scene I could be spending more time by the sea????

Posted: Mon May 31, 2010 4:34 pm

Hi BFB, I have braid on my reels, 80lb B/S, its been on over 2 years now, so well worth the brass when you consider how much line is lost normally, Plus with 60lb trace, i rarely lose rigs, so save a fortune there too. I personally would'nt use anything else now, Cheers...Mick