Does anyone know of a low-stretch (less than 10% stretch) fluoro that is reputed to have good knot strengths? I have read the TT fluoro showdowns, and the Shooter, Toray and the Maxima seem like the three low-stretch candidates.

 

What are the noticeable differences between the Shooter and the Maxima other than the price?

 

Does anyone know of other lines out there that might fit the bill (low stretch)?

 

Are there any articles out there that discuss the "density" of different FC lines?

 

 

Thanks,

The shooter from what I've read is the most abrasive resistant fluoro out there.  That unfortunately comes at the expense of handling abilities which is why most use it for flipping. 

Does anyone know of a low-stretch (less than 10% stretch) fluoro that is reputed to have good knot strengths? I have read the TT fluoro showdowns, and the Shooter, Toray and the Maxima seem like the three low-stretch candidates.

 

What are the noticeable differences between the Shooter and the Maxima other than the price?

 

Does anyone know of other lines out there that might fit the bill (low stretch)?

 

Are there any articles out there that discuss the "density" of different FC lines?

 

 

Thanks,

 

I have not found any articles speaking to the density differences of different fluorocarbons. Out of the three you named I would definitely take Sunline Shooter. Its a great sensitive, and low stretch line that will offer you superb sensitivity. I use this line along with Seaguar Tatsu. Tatsu wins my vote as the best overall line, it pretty much does everything you could ask in a Fluoro line at this point and the manufacturing process is extremely precise.

 

That being said, Shooter is likely to be a tad more sensitive. Either way, I have had ZERO issues with knots with Shooter and Tatsu. I use a pitzen knot, the improved clinch and San Diego Jam/Double Jam, seem to be favorites as well. I feel the most important idea is to keep the knot neat and clean. If you tie good knots, you should not have any breakage issues with these premium fluoros. Furthermore, make sure the integrity of the line is sound. It will help gravely with breakoffs. 

 

As far as density testing goes, I have not seen any. I would like to see more fluoro testings. I also firmly believe that stretch is not the only component that contributes to the sensitivity of a line. Like you are mentioning with density, the same stretch mono and fluoro, the fluoro will be more sensitive. There are more factors that come in to play here IMHO. Density could be one of them, also the fact that fluorocarbon does not belly and lays flat with sinking baits allowing for sensitivity during any part of the presentation. 

Does anyone know of a low-stretch (less than 10% stretch) fluoro that is reputed to have good knot strengths? I have read the TT fluoro showdowns, and the Shooter, Toray and the Maxima seem like the three low-stretch candidates.

 

What are the noticeable differences between the Shooter and the Maxima other than the price?

 

Does anyone know of other lines out there that might fit the bill (low stretch)?

 

Are there any articles out there that discuss the "density" of different FC lines?

 

 

Thanks,

Those are the three. I've fished all three of them. The difference between Toray Superhard Upgrade and the Shooter is the abrasion resistance of Toray, it's better. I've heard it rumored that the Toray Superhard and the Shooter are produced in the same plant. I haven't found any evidence pointing to this, and actually feel that they fish a little different. The Toray is a little stiffer and little more sensitive, also it's lb test almost exactly matches Shooter's in the next line strength up (ie..toray superhard's 10 lb is the same diameter as Shooter's 12 lb and they both break at the exact same strength in the tests I've seen) So think of Shooter's 12 lb as standard 12 lb test and Toray's 10 is reall like 12 lb.

 

The maxima is not even close to being as good as the two above lines, and it's also very opaque and shows up more in the water. I would go another route if you want to save money on Fluoro than the maxima. I've heard great things about the Suffix 100% fluoro and it's affordable, I will be trying it this spring.

 

Hope that helps. Oh yeah in my experience the Toray Superhard is the best fluoro out there....TT came to the same conclusion as they gave it the editor's choice award.