Could Monofilament Be Superior To Fluorocarbon Fishing Line?

What type of leader do you use? Most people use fluorocarbon because they think it’s better than mono, even though it’s more expensive (up to 100x more expensive!). But is it really better? One surprising thing is that there have been no real, valid studies comparing these two materials. Sure, there have been a few studies funded by the companies making them, but we haven’t found any real unbiased studies. So over the past several years, Luke has been trying to answer the big question: should you use monofilament or fluorocarbon leader? There are three main factors you want to consider when deciding which material is better: 1. Visibility 2. Knot strength 3. Abrasion resistance Luke has done several tests to answer which material is better for factors #2 and #3, and is about to start working on an experiment to determine which material takes the cake for factor #1. In this podcast, Luke and I are breaking down what he’s found to be better in his experiments, as well as: Which brands are best Is buying a spool of “leader” fluorocarbon or mono better than buying a big spool of “regular” fluoro or mono? How the diameter (not just the line strength) affects the performance of leader line How brands in America can lie about the performance of their leader And much more Now before we get into the podcast, you might be asking yourself, “Why are these guys doing all this?” The answer is this: we want to save you money! For a long time (and sometimes still to this day), Luke and I wasted tons of money buying whatever was the most popular or well-marketed product. Normally, you get what you pay for in life, but we have found that not to be the case when it comes to leader material, so we’ve done all of this research and reporting to help you discover the truth about monofilament vs. fluorocarbon. Have any questions about mono vs. fluoro? What have been your experiences with these two products? Let me know in the comments below. P.S. To get our best fishing spots and tips, plus discounts to our online tackle store, click here to join us in the Insider Club: https://bit.ly/2TFUPbo