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Mono vs. fluorocarbon?
Last Post 26 Apr 2011 08:51 AM by
Pegsguy
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aprichard
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25 Apr 2011 06:34 AM
I know this is very basic stuff but i forget what the difference between the 2 is, thanks
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Pegsguy
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25 Apr 2011 08:58 AM
There are only a couple differences. Mono floats (at least until it becomes waterlogged) and fluoro sinks, fluoro is harder to see in clear water, and fluoro is a bit more sensitive. When fluoro first was introduced it was quite stiff, to the point that it was only suitable for leader material. This has been solved and most fluoro now casts about like mono. Tom
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Pegsguy
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25 Apr 2011 08:58 AM
There are only a couple differences. Mono floats (at least until it becomes waterlogged) and fluoro sinks, fluoro is harder to see in clear water, and fluoro is a bit more sensitive. When fluoro first was introduced it was quite stiff, to the point that it was only suitable for leader material. This has been solved and most fluoro now casts about like mono. Tom
Lifer in NE Illinois Gen. 1:28 I didn't rise to the top of the food chain to become a vegitarian!
slipperybob
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25 Apr 2011 10:06 PM
When you're buying line, the flourocarbon line is usually the expensive one.
Pegsguy
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26 Apr 2011 08:51 AM
Fluoro costs more initially but is cheaper in the long run as it doesn't degrade from exposure to sunlight/UV. Check into Triple Fish Fluoro, it is the least costly fluoro I have found. Tom
Lifer in NE Illinois Gen. 1:28 I didn't rise to the top of the food chain to become a vegitarian!
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