Problems with fluorocarbon.

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Permalink Reply by Josh Potter on June 26, 2012 at 2:47pm

Tag,

 

     I love your bold use of the term "lubricity".

Permalink Reply by Mike Bess on June 26, 2012 at 6:17pm

Use "lubricity" in a sentence tomorrow.

Permalink Reply by Logan Little on June 26, 2012 at 7:35pm

This is probably another dumbass question about fluoro, but is there really a difference between fluoro and the fluoro leader line that is sold at an inflated price?

Permalink Reply by Josh Potter on June 26, 2012 at 9:05pm

You have probably used the word twice in the last hour.

Mike Bess said:

Use "lubricity" in a sentence tomorrow.

Permalink Reply by Tag Watson on June 27, 2012 at 5:45pm

Hi Logan,

This is a great question.  Yes, there are differences between the filler spool fluorocarbon lines and fluorocarbon leader material, both in the extrusion process and in the properties of the line itself.  I have been told by several folks in the industry that leader material uses better quality resins/crystals and is often extruded to more precise tolerances than the fluorocarbon in filler and bulk spools.  Leader material is typically harder, more abrasion resistant, has better tensile and knot strength, has better impact strength and usually features more elongation for shock absorption.

Leader material would not make a good mainline, however, due to the inherent stiffness.  Filler/bulk spool fluoro is constructed to be softer and manageable for use as a mainline.  Based on my experience, I would recommend using leader material for your leader applications if possible, especially for any high-impact or high-abrasion applications.  For many applications though, a length of good-quality fluorocarbon line from a filler spool should suffice as a leader.

Hope this answers your question.

Logan Little said:

This is probably another dumbass question about fluoro, but is there really a difference between fluoro and the fluoro leader line that is sold at an inflated price?

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