Good Fluorocarbon line?

[kcinnick]

I have used Berkley big game mono as far as I can remember and never had issues with it. The past season I have been using Berkley vanish and I think all it is good at is making your catch vanish! I am only using it for leader material between 5-7ft long for inshore fishing, but I think that is what is causing my break offs. On the boat I switch to big game mono when a fluoro leader breaks off and I can't recall it ever breaking so I think it is the line.

Any recommendations for a good Fluoro leader material? Cost really isn't a factor since you are only using a couple of yards per reel. I actually switched to straight braid on my hard baits and for inshore species they don't seem to care, I can't do that with jigs, the line would get shredded in no time flat.

[captainrab]

I absolutely hated flouro until I used Berkeley 100% flouro. Im a big game power user and it worked for me.

[DrewFlu33]

Sniper for an all around good fluoro, Shooter for premium abrasion resistance. Shooter doesn't handle as well, but you probably don't care about that anyhow if you're only using it for leaders. If you don't want a big spool, Sunline FC Leader Material is similar to Shooter in toughness. It's more expensive per yard as it comes on a much smaller spool, but it's also a lot more manageable for leaders for that reason.

I used to love the Berkley 100% until I figured out the reason it's so tough is that it's so much thicker than other varieties. 8 lb Berkley 100% is the same diameter as Sunline and Seaguar 12 lb, and 17 lb Berkley 100% is the same diameter as Sunline and Seaguar 25lb!

[Apex400]

I use seguar invisx on most my BC's and like it is a good all around. Sniper for my drop shot rigs, or finesse set-ups. I've also used tatsu, it's a nice cast flouro, but pricey

[ECobb91]

Another vote for Berkley 100% floro..

i used to be a big Seaguar fan but the invisx breaks way too easily (abrasion resistance sucks compared to other lines). They also jacked up the prices and i just think 100% floro is way better for the money. Just be aware that the line diameter of 100% floro is a little larger than say Sunline.

[MLCA]

p line and the bass pro shop brand is decent too

[basscat tyler]

Sunline Sniper and Yo Zuri Top Knot are my two favorites

[coreynov902]

Sunline FC100 system leader. It’s made specifically to be used as leader material.

[Walkabout7781]

Of the four I tried (white box BPS, Seagaur Red Label and Sunline Sniper...I think I got the brands correct), I liked the Sniper best. Tatsu is VERY nice and pliable, but I'm not sure how tough it is. I know it's bloody expensive, and I've gone back to either straight Copolymer or braid with a leftover FC or Copolymer leader. Plenty good enough.

[ardenbass]

I switched to Gamma Edge for leaders and have been pleased.

[NRXfever]

Tatsu , sunline sniper , or diawa j flouro

[RFeyoMN]

If you are just looking for leaders...use an actual leader material. It's way stronger than the castable lines marketed towards bass fisherman. I'm a huge Edge fan, and it's pretty much all I use...but it still isn't as good as an FC leader material.

[Walkabout7781]

If you were tying a long leader onto braid and storing 1/2 or more of it on a spinning reel, wouldn't it make sense to use FC line vs. FC leader material? Or does it work well enough?

[Tinman90]

I'm a huge fan of sublime super. Affordable and strong

[Fish 4 Fun Txn]

Hands down, Tatsu, if you want to pay the price.

[SWbass]

I've been using Seaguar Invisx for quite a few years now, but recently tried LYN fluorocarbon and it's not bad, I'd also like to try the new Yo-Zuri T-7 line

[patelt78]

Tatsu if cost is not a factor. But it is expensive.

[Quillback]

I really like Seaguar Gold label but strictly for leader, of course that it what it is intended for. Small diameter compared to other lines at similar pound test. (I always look at diameter when comparing lines). Very manageable for tying braid to leader knots and I have been impressed with it's knot strength. Only disadvantage I see so far is that it is not cheap.

[pabasshawk]

Tatsu is the best but costly, sunline sniper is my go to.

[Paul Shibata]

If you are just looking for leaders...use an actual leader material. It's way stronger than the castable lines marketed towards bass fisherman. I'm a huge Edge fan, and it's pretty much all I use...but it still isn't as good as an FC leader material.

This exactly!

Leader material has fundamental differences which are optimized for performance. The tensile strength (strength per diameter) and abrasion resistance are considerably better than conventional fluorocarbons. That said leader materials are also much stiffer (less manageable) which would make them less than ideal to fill a spool with. My testing (sufficient sample sizes) has identified that P-Line's Shinsei Fluorocarbon to be amongst the absolute best. Tensile strength and abrasion resistance are exceptional yet Shinsei maintains reasonable suppleness to ensure that lure action isn't negatively affected.

http://p-line.com/line/leader/shinsei