I have a Shimano Cardiff 301 and really like it.  I just purchased a new Shimano Cardiff 201 to give me something a little smaller.  My 301 is loaded with 20 lb. mono.  I decided to try 14 lb flourocarbon.  I never used it before.  Will this combo be alright??  Mainly throw plastics..worms, senkos and frogs, but will be throwing more spinner baits and small crank baits.

for throwing plastics and stuff, the flouro will be fine, but I would suggest using just a good mono for spinnerbaits,cranks, ext.  On these fast moving baits, I really dont think line being invisible (which is flourocarbons main feature) is a huge factor and the stretch you get from mono on spinnerbaits and cranks is good.

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Well, I got mixed reviews on the 14# flourocarbon.  I seem to get many mor backlashes which didn't make for a fun day.  A lot of this was due to my poor techniques and higher than normal winds, but I couldn't get the tangles out.  I had to cut them out.  The reel with the 20# mono is much more managable.  Maybe it is the small diameter of the flourocarbon.  The reel is supposed to hold 125 yards of 14#, but it held over 225 yards.  I am going to replace the line with stren and use the flourocarbon on my light spinning rod.

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I have Shimano Calcutta 251 and I have been using 15lb P-Line Floroclear.  I have had zero problems, very few backlashes, and it is very durable.

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I think your topic is fine. Someone else apparently hijacked your thread rather than starting a topic of his own. I think all is good.

As for your question, flouro has a tendency to be stiff and unrully. I like Flouro leader material. I agree with Deadeye, mono would be a better choice for crankbaits. JMHO

Ronnie

I think my problems are more "operator error" than equipment, but flourocarbon is very unforgiving.  Mono is probably the best choice for me.