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But when you know commercial Bass fishermen are importing Seaguar fluorocarbon at nearly a dollar a yard via the internet because they reckon it produces more fish and when you are self-employed, every penny invested has got to earn its keep. Then those of us who fish the same water have to take notice, because we can see what fish they are catching and it’s often more than us. Fluorocarbon fishing line has been around for a few years but has not caught on in mainstream use on the piers and beaches around our coasts, probably because it is not cheap and you have to go looking in specialist shops to find it. But those that have used it swear by the stuff. If I have to use normal nylon monofilament for my leader length I do not feel so confident as when I have a yard or two of fluorocarbon to my hook. The fluorocarbon advantage is that its refractive index is much closer to that of water than monofilament which makes it much less visible in the water than nylon. It is tougher and better able to resist abrasion and if you take care with your knots seems to deliver a better percentage knot strength. When tying knots in fluorocarbon experience has shown that normal blood knots or uni knots work very well provided you take an extra turn or two in the tying and pull the knots up really tight, using pliers on the tag end if necessary. When making up long leaders, say a ten foot leader for sandeel, it is not necessary to use fluorocarbon for the whole length. I have found that a six foot length of 15lb nylon monofilament to a size 10 swivel, then a four foot length of fluorocarbon to the hook works very well for me – but then, I have been accused of penny pinching and hiding in the loo when it’s my turn for a round of beers. Seriously though, try a spool or two in the new season, I think you will find it’s worth it. Veals Mail Order sell Japanese Verivas Fluorocarbon at reasonable prices and I find it as good as the best American makes. Call 01 275 892 000 Tacklesmart sell Ultima Fluorocarbon at a deal price of three spools for £5.00 which is the cheapest I have ever found it and so far it seems OK. Call 01 685 874279. Seaguar is an American make which is widely regarded as the best but is only available over the internet(as far as I am aware no one stocks it in the UK) at $23’s for 25 yards. But Seaguar is available in heavy breaking strains200400 lbs which if you want it for conger etc, then it is bend the plastic time.
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