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Monofilament Vs. Flurocarbon Line

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I've been using Stren monofilament for years. I recently bought 2 Zebco 33 reels and put 10 lb. Stren monofilament on them.  As I was looking at the various types of line that are available theses days, I came across Stren Flurocarbon line. What is the difference between monofilament and fluorocarbon line? Flurocarbon is a little more than monofilament. Is it worth the extra money and go with Flurocarbon? Any advice is appreciated.

  • Super User

Monofilament is great for treble hook lures. For  single hooks fluorocarbom, braid or a combination (fluoro leader)

might be a better choice. For an "all-around" line I would recommend Yo-Zuri Hybrid.

 

 

 

 

http://yo-zuri.com/Products/Yo-Zuri_Fishing_Line/details/Yo-Zuri_Hybrid.html

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I don't think I would leap onto FC, with the 33's

I would stick with a softer line.. Myself...

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It's worth the extra in certain applications. I wouldn't use it in a zebco 33 though. The stiffness may prevent it from properly catching the pin and it won't sit tightly on the spool.

fluoro, mono or braid can be used fine with treble hook lures especially with the right setup. fluoro is dense and it will sink, this helps when trying to impart action into certain baits. You really get what you pay for with the stuff though

I sort of plan on using a monofilament line with a fluorocarbon leader for all of my rigs. Good or bad idea? It should be noted that as for now, I only bank fish. I'd probably get a braided line for when I get a friend who has a boat and we're fishing in thick brush.

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