Berkley Fluorocarbon

[wkerber]

I tried multiple brands of Fluoro and I just can't use it. I've never lost a fish, but hate how it casts. I'm staying with mono. That Fluoro reminds me of Mono that I used 35 years ago in how stiff it is.

[know1]

Is Berkley Vanish really that bad? I just re-spooled my FnF reel with it over the weekend. I think that's what I put on it last year.

[Toadman]

Is Berkley Vanish really that bad? I just re-spooled my FnF reel with it over the weekend. I think that's what I put on it last year.

It seems like if it is exposed to a lot of sun it gets weak. A couple of years ago I was using it at KY Lake and every good fish that I set the hook on broke off. I was using 20 pound test. I also learned that a palomar knot is not very good with ANY floro. It seems to cut into itself. Some guys have good luck with that knot but not me I can't keep from breaking those knots. I use a knot that is a pain to tie but it is the strongest knot that I have found for floro. I don't know what the real name of the knot is but I call it a double uni. I can't even explain how to tie it. It is one of those knots you have to see to learn.
I have tried the Berkley 100% pro grade and I have also tried the Pline Halo. Both are good. You can toss a coin between those two. I have alternated between the new Berkley and the Halo all year and have not broken any fish off. I guess if I had to choose I'm going to stick with that new Berkley. I don't know what is different about it over the Vanish. They must have come up with a different mix or something. Whatever knot you try make sure you keep it wet and cinch the knot down slowly and you should not have any trouble. The palomar may work for you but I don't trust it.

[stoner]

Is Berkley Vanish really that bad? I just re-spooled my FnF reel with it over the weekend. I think that's what I put on it last year.

Hey Gurl,
I've used both the floros and have had good luck with them. Yea I've broke off a fish or two on the hook set, but I've also done that with P-Line Halo.
It does pay to retie often.
I may try the XPS this coming year since it seems a little more affordable.
Stoner