flourocarbon leaders

[rainbow one]

Can someone explain to me the advantages and disadvantages to using flourocarbon leaders. Are they really that much better than your standard maxima 30lb clear. From what I am hearing this type of line is popular. In my area nobody has the heavier wieght flourocarbon lines over 20lb.Where would I get the heavier leaders and what type is recommended?

 

[Eric]

All I have heard is that the stuff is expensive, generally used for leaders and it is really stiff with no stretch.

 

[Eric]

All I have heard is that the stuff is expensive, generally used for leaders and it is really stiff with no stretch.

 

[rainbow one]

Yeah, kinda new to this site but found some archived info and the general idea is that it is too expensive, stiff and doesn't make much difference. I think I will stick to the old standby of maxi 40lb. unless someone can shange my tinkin.

 

[rainbow one]

Yeah, kinda new to this site but found some archived info and the general idea is that it is too expensive, stiff and doesn't make much difference. I think I will stick to the old standby of maxi 40lb. unless someone can shange my tinkin.

 

[newhali]

ive tried all the knots your supposed to use and have broken leaders with them all. I will stick to a perlon leader, very seldom problems. does it make a difference to the fish? I think you would get the bite anyway.

 

[newhali]

ive tried all the knots your supposed to use and have broken leaders with them all. I will stick to a perlon leader, very seldom problems. does it make a difference to the fish? I think you would get the bite anyway.