Fluorocarbon fishing line. Do you like it?

Although I have another boat I myself am looking for a cheap jon boat. I need it to be able to fish close to the dam in the current and rocks. Not taking my fiberglass boat into the rocks! Though there is a lot of fun to be had with the freshwater stripe.
 
I use it as "tippet" on my fly line for the invisibility. Seems to work. This fish was caught on 4lb. and weighed about 7lbs. Knots not an issue at this size line.

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About yanked his head clean off!
:D ;)

I have to admit my one and only try with flouro was Berkley Vanish...
Not a positive experience at all.
 
Problems occur with the quality of the fluro this is a case where price definately predicts quality Licensced fly fishing guide NYS
 
I am a flyfisherman primarily, and started using fluorocarbon leader material a few years ago. I have noticed that I get more strikes using flouro than when I use a mono leader. I think it is worth the cost as a leader but nothing further. I vastly prefer to use a quality braided line ( I think I have P-line) on my saltwater reels and it is great for surf casting!
 
For lake fishing I troll with 6 wgt flyrods with leadcore flyline and flourocarbon - 15 to 40 feet depending on water clarity.
In some of our good trout lakes you can see 30 feet to bottom and the big trout are not dumb.

I like it as tippet and for light lure casting with an ultralight spin/combo it has been pretty good with 6lb p-line.

It is an absolute advantage fishing for steelhead IMOP as tippet/leader but I still use mono as main line.
 
I use flouro for trout fishing and have no problems. I use mono on all my bass and gill rods though.
 
Being primarily a fly fisherman, I think fluorocarbon is essential for tippet material. lb for lb it's thinner and denser than mono, with a light refractive index very similar to water. BUT all brands are not created equal, I think that Umqua fluorocarbon is the best by far! Many many pro guides here in NZ use it above all others without exception. As for knot tying/strength, fluorocarbon is a totally different animal, one must lube the knot with spit before carefully clinching it down tight. Look at it with a loop if you have to make sure its its good. You could loss the fish of a lifetime if you use cheap line or a hurriedly tied leader.
As for spin/baitcaster setup. IMHO use Braid with a rod length of fluorocarbon as a leader. DON'T use fluorocarbon as the main line. Firstly good fluorocarbon 'aint cheap. So if it cheap enough to spool several hundred yards on your reel.....well you pay for what you get. Hope this helps. Tight lines!

Kris,.
 
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