In reply to Post #18
In reply to Post #18
You might. If you're reasonable at casting and know how to look after flouro then most wouldn't. Can't say I've ever cracked off with 20lb X-Line, it behaves well. Many, myself included, use it as a leader with braid for that very reason.
You might. If you're reasonable at casting and know how to look after flouro then most wouldn't. Can't say I've ever cracked off with 20lb X-Line, it behaves well. Many, myself included, use it as a leader with braid for that very reason.
In reply to Post #17
Let me guess, bait boat guy?
Let me guess, bait boat guy?
Evening Gents - piggy backing this post but do the 600m spools of X-line come with 200/400 markers? I like to know this before I blast too much line on a spool and run out!!
Cheers
Cheers
In reply to Post #23
No mate no markers
No mate no markers
In reply to Post #24
Ah that's crap. Cheers mate
Ah that's crap. Cheers mate
In reply to Post #17
have hit a measured 123yards with the 17lb X line in the past (0.33)
there are times where it really behaves well and absolutely flies out.
have hit a measured 123yards with the 17lb X line in the past (0.33)
there are times where it really behaves well and absolutely flies out.
In reply to Post #26
The frap ups I get on the butt ring after most casts drives me bonkers. Anybody else find a way around this?
The frap ups I get on the butt ring after most casts drives me bonkers. Anybody else find a way around this?
In reply to Post #27
I find it's down to casting style/technique with Fluoro. Definitely need a decent drop on the line from rod tip to the spigot point with the lead. Personally I find heavier leads work well at pulling the line off the spool 3 to 4oz and ensuring you stop/finish the cast at that 45 degree angle to get the snap back in the rod to generate power. Some people have said to me a loopy cast is better , but I find that worse personally.
I find it's down to casting style/technique with Fluoro. Definitely need a decent drop on the line from rod tip to the spigot point with the lead. Personally I find heavier leads work well at pulling the line off the spool 3 to 4oz and ensuring you stop/finish the cast at that 45 degree angle to get the snap back in the rod to generate power. Some people have said to me a loopy cast is better , but I find that worse personally.
In reply to Post #28
I use fluorocarbon the way you suggest and haven't had problems so far. Stands to reason, it's heavier than mono , trying to use a light lead isn't going to give it the traction required to maintain the tension required.
I use fluorocarbon the way you suggest and haven't had problems so far. Stands to reason, it's heavier than mono , trying to use a light lead isn't going to give it the traction required to maintain the tension required.