Quote Originally Posted by fishin-fool View Post
I started using fluorocarbon last year and began to have a lot more success. Because it's more expensive I ended up using Trilene XT as a backer with a fluorocarbon leader of at least several feet (with FD knot).

First I tried the Berkley Vanish and it wasn't so great. Then I went to the Seaguar red label. While it's definitely better the stuff breaks way too often. I mostly fish soft plastics, usually with a texas rig and 1/8oz bullet weight. The movement of the bullet weight is fraying the fluorocarbon causing it to unexpectedly snap. And it almost always happens mid-cast.

Is there a better fluorocarbon that is more abrasion resistant? I'm about to re-spool my reels completely. So if there's a better fluorocarbon I'll buy it. And I may use braid as a backer this time.

Thanks.
Vicious fluorocarbon has the best abrasion resistance of all the fluorocarbon I've tried. It has a little more memory but a little line conditioner takes care of that. As with all line, if your are fishing around rocks or cover, check it for fraying from time to time and retie if needed.