I want to use my heavy sticks for flipping mostly, however they may double as a frog rod and a buzzbait/swimjig rod when the conditions are right.  Would flourocarbon be a good alternative to braid for these conditions?  I'm in Wisconsin so an 8 pounder can be a once in a lifetime fish.  Would it provide the strength and low stretch required to get the hook set in, and muscle the fish out of the slop/lilly pads?

I will be using 2 St. Croix Legend Elite 7'0MHF both with Daiwa Zillion's.  I'm thinking about using Sugoi Flipping Flourocarbon in 20 pound test?

Let me know your thoughts, I was just thinking that mono may work, but flourocarbon would give me a little better stretch properties while still being more universal for use as a abrasion resistant flipping line as well.

Thanks all and Happy New Year,

Steve

Fluoro stretches as much as nylon.

If you are using a floating frog(like a Spro) then I would say no. Fluorocarbon tends to sink which would hinder the action of your bait. Most people use braid but I use copolymer as I like some stretch. I also use on toads.

I have the same rod saddled with a Shimano Calais. I have matched this rig up with Yo-Zuri Hybrid #15. Hybrid has a little stretch, cannot be broken, is nearly as stealthy as fluorocarbon, and it floats! I might be just what you are looking for.

8-)

Good question buddy! I just bought a Zillion 100SHLA that I plan on using for flippin' and pitchin'. I was considering using it for froggin' and buzzbaits too as I want to put it on a St. Croix 7' HF (Slop and Frog). I also wanted an alternative to braid.

Another way you might go is to spool your reel with braid for frogging then add a floro leader when flipping.

Instead of fluorocarbon I would use 50lb braid for flipping.  If you are worried about vision you can add a 5 foot leader of fluorocarbon.  That way when conditions for frogging are right u just have to cut off the leader and tie on the frog.

Another way you might go is to spool your reel with braid for frogging then add a floro leader when flipping.

Smart.

Braided line 15-20lb Suffix has some new very nice braided line

Fireline 20-25lb test

In your case, I think Yo-Zuri Hybrid could be a good line.  As RW points out, it's tough and clear...  a good blend of desirable traits.  It is about like an "extra clear" XT.  One possible drawback to it is that if you backlash, it will kink worse than other lines and create a visible weak spot that needs to be cut out.  

I still keep a couple spools of Y-Z at the house and use them when I go to gin clear waters, otherwise I prefer XT.  (except in the cold weather)

One possible drawback to it is that if you backlash, it will kink worse than other lines and create a visible weak spot that needs to be cut out.

Yep, that is something to consider. I have recently purchased #15 original formula Hybrid to experiment with on a couple of baitcasters. This thicker line results is few backlashes and the few I have are less gnarly. I have not experienced ANY problem with "kinks". However, I have only been fishing this line for a short time, so the jury is still out.

I use Yo-Zuri Hybrid for my Frogs & Toads. I put a couple of drops of Tangle Free on the line from time to time to help prevent the kinks if you backlash. So far so good.