Mike G Posted January 25, 2017 Report Posted January 25, 2017 I usually use 12# mono. But I am thinking about going down to 10 and maybe trying flouro. Any thoughts? Quote
Kev-mo Posted January 25, 2017 Report Posted January 25, 2017 Is there is a reason you're thinking about switching? From what I understand the biggest difference between mono and flouro is that flouro will sink. They both stretch, mono adsorbs some water which I suppose would make it closer to neutrally buoyant than floating. I believe flouro is less manageable/limp. I used a flouro leader one season (braid mainline) and while I think it helped the sink rate the one day I was throwing a wacky rigged dinger I don't believe it made a difference beyond that. What it did do was break at the knot to lure connection a couple/few times and that was it for me. Supposedly it was a good brand... I used to throw 12 pound mono all the time. I tried 10 pound and while it made some difference in casting and lure management it lost some abrasion resistance and toughness and wasn't worth it. I made the switch to 12 pound McCoy copoly and that stuff rocked! I'd still be throwing it if I hadn't switched to braid. It really depends on what your reasoning is for switching to determine if flouro is the way to go. Quote
Frank Briggs Posted January 25, 2017 Report Posted January 25, 2017 I have had very good luck with 20lb Power Pro. I feel it cast better than fluorocarbon. Quote
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