So on a recent trip we did a bunch of tests on fluoro and mono. I was shocked to find out all, and I mean all, of the fluoro under 80lb broke at less than 50% of the line rating. If you’re fishing 60 fluoro, you’re really fishing 25-28# line, sometimes 15# line. 4 different anglers tied knots, with 4-5 brands of line. Pro spec was the worst at 15-20%, seaguar premier was 40-45%, blue label a bit above 45%, black water was older so maybe that explains the 30%. At 80lb, the breaking strength did get to 50-55%. Still...
Conversely, mono tested at or above line rating. 30# was consistently over 30, with knots , 3 different brands, sun drenched izorline, momoi, and pline.
Did everyone know this? Why would I fish 60 fluoro when 30lb mono is stronger, thinner, and more supple? 30lb mono breaks much higher than 60lb fluoro??? Maybe I’ll try more mono leader in the future with circle hooks to avoid the abraision issue.
Conversely, mono tested at or above line rating. 30# was consistently over 30, with knots , 3 different brands, sun drenched izorline, momoi, and pline.
Did everyone know this? Why would I fish 60 fluoro when 30lb mono is stronger, thinner, and more supple? 30lb mono breaks much higher than 60lb fluoro??? Maybe I’ll try more mono leader in the future with circle hooks to avoid the abraision issue.