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If I was fishing over rough bottoms I'd think twice about fluorocarbon straight through, it's more likely to sink between the rocks and stones..
River fishing tips high keeping the line up? Or on a reservoir where there is going to be more line on the bottom?
I used to have Nash bullet on one set of spools and 16lb Tigerline on the others, entirely castable with regular stretching and cleaning but not really comparable unless you're Terry Edmunds.
Like for like in 0.35 wouldn't really stop the last 2-3m from being damaged, plus any damage further up is going to wreck some expensive line.
Maybe unless cut offs are likely the situation calls for a heavy fluoro leader or different tack altogether... stepping up to 0.40 like Gardner Hydto-tuf or use a cheap beach fishing mono that can be changed regularly.
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I used to use X Line in 20lb bs at times, as well as Mirage in 16lb bs (I couldn't tell the difference), but ultimately decided that overall I preferred a decent mono, that being Catana and then Technium in 12 and 15lb.
Technium stretches less than normal monos, is very abrasion resistant and once 'bedded in' behaves perfectly. I definitely wouldn't be in a rush to switch from it to fluro that's for sure.
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Right now, there are no downsides with FTX that I’m having to put up with, but if ever the distance I can cast becomes a problem, Hybron will be the line I try. Seems to be a superb product.
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Thank you all 4 your reviews, It seems fluoro maybe it's what i need so maybe i should fill the extra spools with it and give a try
 
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Fluro def has its place but like anything else its got pros and cons when compared to mono
Expensive but lasts longer / not affected by UV light
Crap to cast (especially in higher strains) but more abrasion resistant / has a lot less stretch
Agg and needs lots of maintenance but sinks quicker (ideal for slack lines)
Personally I've found a better happy medium for the time being - PB Hybron . . .all the sinking and abrasion benefits but without the maintenance and casting agg . . .
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I will always use a fluro mainline, usually x line or Kontour, where possible. One of the main overlooked advantages is it means less problems with tangling with other rods when playing fish as most of the line is sunk or at least well down in the water.
I have not found a fluro coated line that sinks anything like as good as 100% fluro.
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Been using x line for years since it first came out, used nothing else other than a quick switch to Berkley cf600 for a while that I initially liked but then quickly binned.
Always had good results with the x line, never had breaking issues and mostly seem to do better than others around me on non fluorocarbons.
I do feel it takes a little while to settle down and lose some of the initial spring on the spool but as below, a tiny bit of care and use with catching fish pulling out the line and all beds in nicely.
Last year I went from 15lb to 17lb as I am mostly boating rods so the casting was not really a consideration, but I used to chuck around 100 ish yards from my 2.5lb baby Balistas and original shimano 3500 reels. And could certainly get some distance from 12ft rods but never measured. I'm used to the line now so don't consider anything else for my primary spool ups.
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Fluoro is very popular on a couple of my syndicates and it became an itch I had to scratch. I was always put off by the idea it would be a nightmare in practice, but actually after a few sessions that couldn't be further from the truth.
Between each session I clean, stretch and remove twist from about 100 yards of line, and I find it just as easy to live with as any well behaved mono by now. I suppose the difference is that with mono you don't need to give it that same care and attention and without it I suspect my experience would have been very different.
I can't possibly know for sure if it is translating into more fish because there are always so many variables at play, but I have done extremely well when using it that's for sure.
One of the syndicates I am using it on has a rocky, clay bottom that can easily weaken your lines. My line has stood up to it so far - no knicks or abrasions I can feel (and I check 100 yards or so after every session!)
I am using Thinking Anglers FTX in 16lb / 0.37mm if that helps. Buy with confidence in my opinion.
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I don't usually fish weedy bottoms, mostly gravel/rocks and maybe that's the reason i'm thinking about (maybe) fluoro as main line , because of the stength and resistance when It comes to fight fish between rocks.
I didn't had so many problems tho using coated lines when it comes to break offs, but sometimes the last, let's say 2 or 3 meters came out really damaged
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I'm certain using flurocarbon straight through has caught me more fish, but I've just joined quite a weedy water so I've started using a 4ft fluro leader tied to GTHD which I'm hoping to get the similar results with.
So it probably depends on where and how you fish and if dealing with birds nests when fighting a fish is really worth it (I thought it was)
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can't think of any benefits to using fluro as a mainline, great as a leader but not worth the hassle as an all out mainline in my opinion, rubbish at casting, don't want it on weedy lakes, guess depends on your fishing. if your fishing some gin clear small pit where the fish are line shy or hit and hold snag fishing might be worth the hassle and cost...
im sure others will tell you its a game changer though....
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Hi there folks 
I've been using nylon and coating since i started angling for carp, mainly Shimano Technium in 0.35 and now i need to change my lines.
I'm considering changing to fluoro, reducing stretch and maybe more abrassion resistance
What are your experiences or thoughts? Are there any other benefits or maybe contras?
Cheers
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