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Title: Speaking of Fluoro
Post by: Curt on January 27, 2015, 11:28:09 AM
I've tried a few different brands of fluorocarbon line over the last 10 years or so.

I finally settled on one that works really well for me. It's the Bass Pro Shops fluoro.

(https://www.bassboatboards.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.equipboard.com%2Fuploads%2Fitem%2Fimage%2F3540%2Fbass-pro-shops-17-lb-xps-signature-series-fluorocarbon-fishing-line-xl.jpg%3Fv%3D1417641843&hash=98803196a4c4d54f10c3f2a3543014710f784798)

This stuff is inexpensive compared to the big brands and just plain works for me. I've never had it fail and it lasts for what seems like forever.

Give it a try if you're looking for a fluoro that won't break the bank but still performs well :)
Title: Re: Speaking of Fluoro
Post by: Jimmy RodandReel on January 27, 2015, 11:53:26 AM
I must have gotten a bad batch/run of it when I tried it. It didn't work for me......I used the 12pnd test and had nothings but problems with it.  It seemed like I was always have to retie even when not catching fish or fishing the brush pile and rocks. And heaven help me if I bowed up on a good fish with BPS FC. That stuff sounds like a firecracker going off.  :-[
Title: Re: Speaking of Fluoro
Post by: Curt on January 27, 2015, 01:26:01 PM
I must have gotten a bad batch/run of it when I tried it. It didn't work for me......I used the 12pnd test and had nothings but problems with it.  It seemed like I was always have to retie even when not catching fish or fishing the brush pile and rocks. And heaven help me if I bowed up on a good fish with BPS FC. That stuff sounds like a firecracker going off.  :-[

Huh.. that's a bummer  :(

I've been using it for a few years now and have had ZERO problems with it.
Title: Re: Speaking of Fluoro
Post by: jbstuart on January 27, 2015, 11:59:10 PM
I have used Seaguar Red Label and have been thoroughly happy with it.  I have recently tried some of the gamma flouro but cant afford to put it on my reels as often as I change the line out.
Title: Re: Speaking of Fluoro
Post by: bscravens on January 28, 2015, 07:36:59 AM
One day, hopefully I'll be rich enough to not have to use a mono backer for my FC!  I haven't fell in love with one or the other brand yet...SunLine seems tougher, but Seaguar is a lot easier to handle. Seaguar ties a knot a lot better, and seems to cast smoother, especially when it's fresh.
Title: Re: Speaking of Fluoro
Post by: 8pointduck on January 29, 2015, 09:57:27 PM
I have been using Seaguar
Title: Re: Speaking of Fluoro
Post by: Curt on January 29, 2015, 11:23:29 PM
I have been using Seaguar

And how do like it?
Title: Re: Speaking of Fluoro
Post by: Jig Man on February 06, 2015, 10:00:07 PM
When I use fluro I use the BPS.  It is as good as Seaguar in my opinion.  However, I rarely use it because I don't like it.
Title: Re: Speaking of Fluoro
Post by: pondhopper424 on February 07, 2015, 05:27:29 AM
I primarily fish two kinds of cover; weeds and timber. I fish with two kinds of line; BPS fluorocarbon and Power Pro braid. Love’em both! (y)
Title: Re: Speaking of Fluoro
Post by: Jake Grey on February 25, 2015, 07:09:59 PM
I really like the BPS Fluoro for baitcasting.  I prefer Berkley Trilene 100% Fluorocarbon for spinning reels.

Jake
Title: Re: Speaking of Fluoro
Post by: RedAllison on February 25, 2015, 07:15:15 PM
I'm pretty sure Seguar makes BPS' XPS floro, but I have no idea which particular line of theirs it is. I've used both Seguars red and blue label as well as XPS' (have used it for years!). I annually respool 5-6 rods with Floro and this year I went cheap and tried the Spiderwire Floro at Wallyworld ($7-$8 a spool?) but I've only used it a couple of times so far this season, I'll wait until fall before I give it a "yay or nay".
Title: Re: Speaking of Fluoro
Post by: Curt on February 25, 2015, 11:21:22 PM
I really like the BPS Fluoro for baitcasting.  I prefer Berkley Trilene 100% Fluorocarbon for spinning reels.

Jake

Ditto with the BPS Fluoro for baitcasters. I used to use the Berkley 100% Fluoro until I tried the BPS stuff. And I don't use fluoro on my spinning gear. Those get good ol' Stren on them  (y)
Title: Re: Speaking of Fluoro
Post by: clvalent on February 26, 2015, 06:41:59 AM
I used to use the BPS fluoro and now i use viscious fluoro. half the price and i have no complaints about the switch
Title: Re: Speaking of Fluoro
Post by: Curt on February 26, 2015, 10:17:57 AM
I used to use the BPS fluoro and now i use viscious fluoro. half the price and i have no complaints about the switch

Seriously, @clvalent (http://www.bassboatboards.com/index.php?action=profile;u=106)? Cheaper than the BPS line?  (hmm)

I might have to check that out and see how I like it  (yes)
Title: Re: Speaking of Fluoro
Post by: Curt on February 26, 2015, 10:21:50 AM
@clvalent (http://www.bassboatboards.com/index.php?action=profile;u=106), I checked TW and found 2 different types of fluoro from Vicious Fishing.

Which One of these Is It? (http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Vicious_Fishing_Line/catpage-LINEVICIOUS.html?from=nebass)
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