What is the difference between copolymer and fluorocarbon

I'd like to know what lines are best for what baits or water clarity too. Obviously, flourocarbon is best in clear water because of it's low visibility. This is one of the best post I have seen on this site. This info is good for the new and old alike. All line has its pros and cons but when you get the opportunity check out Hi-Seas web site.

It will explain a lot about their lines and might answer some questions. They are my line of choice. It is always good to contact the company if you have a question about their line. All of them have a way to contact them and Hi-Seas is very good about helping out. They care about the angler.

There 's actually no "rule of thumb", it 's what you like the best. For instance I fish with Trilene Big Game 10 - 12 pound test for everything but for flipping 17 lbs. In that poundage the line is strong, has low memory, is very abrassion resitant, transmits well the vibration, doesn 't stretch much and I can see it. For flipping 17 pound test has served me well, wouldn 't recommend it for casting because it behaves like wire.

Fluoro, I like the line but it 's not really my bread and butter, I can 't see it and for me being able to see the line is very important. I agree. This is a very informative post.

I have often wondered which style or type of lines excel at certain applications. This info helps give better insight into that. As far as I go The exceptions are heavily weedy or woody areas Well since we're all thinking what a great post I've made Is it recommended to use combinations of line types for specific applications?

For example, use a lb Co-polymer and a 4ft leader of Berkley Vanish flourocarbon that would be used for baits in clear water presentation?? You could use a fly rod knot to join the line together and it would allow the best of both worlds for strength, low vis. By using a leader of your choice of line pound size, type, and color, you could use multiple applications and bait presentations on the same reel without having to re-spool.

I read somewhere that for a C-rig, using a flourocarbon leader was recommended. I think that's where I got the idea and what started this entire post anyway. I use braid on virtually all of my tackle. I also tie leaders. I use a uni to uni knot of 15 lb trilene big game for most of my topwater and jerkbaits. For swimming finesse worms and little flukes I'll often go with 8lb trilene xl and a circle hook.

I guess my approach will sound too simplistic, but I fish Yo-Zuri Hybrid Ultra Soft 6 on spinning tackle and 12 on baitcasting equipment. I tie a Palomar Knot except on big treble hook lures. This is both a good thing and a bad thing in certain situations. Since they sink quickly, they are a good choice for deepwater crank baiting and a bad choice for surface fishing and bobbers. The copolymer fishing line should be used only for deep-sea fishing, bottom fishing, and suspender rigs.

Copolymer fishing lines are among the best fishing lines that are out there. Most fishermen place them towards the middle and the top of the water. They are great for fishing medium to heavyweight fish. Due to their sensitivity, they might not be a good choice for catching little fish. This inevitably makes copolymer fishing lines a doubtful choice for beginners, as they must learn to enjoy the smaller things in life beforehand.

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