Mike L

I don't doubt it, if I did I and others wouldn't come up with our own recipes and have success with it. It's the attraction of the smell that I doubt sometimes. I'm convinced that once bit the taste makes them hold it just a little longer eliminating some short stikes, but it's the actual first hand evidence such as yours that sometimes proves me wrong. Mike

I'll tell ya I have never bought a a package of plastic just because it had scent. I make my own anyway (anise and baby oil) and I'm convinced that does help. Is it the only reason they bit it? Maybe, sometimes I not so sure. Mike

Hello and Welcome! Mike

Other than for punching I use Flouro on every combo I own. From 12# for moving baits to 20# for moderate to heavy vegetation. Mike

Yep I've tried different products and methods over the years but keep coming back to the eraser. Mike

To me the best "all around" line is Yo Zuri Hybrid. That stuff is tough, strong and much more manageable than you would think especially with a little Line & Lure. its has a larger diameter than other lines of the same advertised strength but I would still condider it a viable option also. Mike

Exactly! Mike

To me the "best" is the KVD line & lure. Apply it when spooling and the night before every outing. It makes the line lay down and helps eliminate stiffness and coil's especially on mono and flouro. I also use it on braided lines some don't. Mike

One of these days I gotta get down there. It seems to me it's one of those places that kinda gets overlooked only because it's not talked about as much. Which is a good thing Mike

Hello Welcome and Thank You Mike

Don't feel alone... ? Mike

Thanks Tom Mike

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I use Suline Flouro on every combo I use (14# - 20#) exvept for punching and have been for years. I use the SDJ exclusively now and have never had a problem. The problem is not the line. Sure it's less forgiving but still the best for my tastes. When tieing a knot any knot, but especially with Flouro, make sure the wraps are not overlapping but laying flat and parallel to each other. I would bet that could be part of your problem. Just a thought. Mike

I've lived in Fla for 39 yrs and have fished in every kind of lake, pond, river, stream, canal, quarry pit and drainage ditch there are and I'll tell you honestly, as long as you're smart and careful (in that order) you probably won't see anything larger than a squirrel. Don't let what you hear or read give you any preconceived or misinformed opinions. Is is there a risk shuffling through an overgrown wooded area? Sure, but no more so than any other area in the SE. Mike

Ditto...'Nuf Said Mike

You're killing me!! I wish one of you guys lived near me, I'd pay ya for a Drumstick!!..I gotta wait till 5:00!!! I've been yelled at since noon, and pushed out of the kitchen 3 times already. Mike

The trick I learned is to get one bigger than you think you'd need and remember they have wheels.. It's a lifestyle not for everyone but it does get in the blood. Mike

Atta Boy!! You Da Man! Mike

We are some lucky fellas!! ?

I've been reading up on these. They seem to getting a lot of excellent reviews Mike

The same to you and your family Pal! And may we all remember and give Thanks for those who are no longer with us. Mike

Sell or give away everything you don't absolutely want or need and buy a motorhome.... Go where you want, When you want, Stay as long as you want, to do what you want. Having the ability to chase a sunrise and/or sunset at our leisure was the best decision I ever made. Mike

Now that's how to answer a question! ?? Mike

Ditto Mike