[Nathan Bell]

Hi gents just wondered if anyone had tried this tinted flouro from stren and could give me some feedback-

http://www.harrissportsmail.com/Models.aspx?PartnerID=4&ModelID=16571

Seems great value compared too others. Malc at ABC Beaumaris (our local dealer) is selling it for about £7.50 I think.
I've been using the varivas stuff from veals for about three years. It's been excellent but is twice the price.
Worth a try?

Cheers Nath.

 

[Simon L]

For me, price doesnt come into it for Fluro . . . i have to have complete confidence in it. I've been using Seaguar & Sakuma with no issues. I have also been using the Tenryu (pish yellow :shock stuff, and whilst it seems very abrasion resistant, the diameter is high versus the others.

Havent tried the one you mention Nath sorry.

 

[Tom Massey]

I got some of that in 25lb. gunsmoke tinted.


seems OK. I haven't caught any fish with it yet though. I paid 9.99 for 91m/100yds in my local tackle shop.

It was reccomended to me by someone who does catch fish though.

 

[Rob F]

I've been using this in 70lb for rig bodies and 30lb for hooklengths in my b**t fishing for the last 2 or 3 years and have seen a decent improvement in fish caught over clear mono

Hadn't thought about using tinted leaders for lure fishing!

 

[Nick Phillips]

A very interesting read is on www.yo-zuri.com about what happens to FC line when is is scratched,,,,,,,,,,interesting.

 

[Nathan Bell]

Cheers for all your replies guys!
I think I'll stick with the varivas stuff for the bassing.
If I do try it I'll let you know my thoughts.
Cheers Nath

 

[Dave Irving]

Nathan,
I have to say that we tend to use FC for it's reduced visibility as well as it better durability, so coloured FC seems a bit odd to me.

 

[Simon L]

Nathan,
I have to say that we tend to use FC for it's reduced visibility as well as it better durability, so coloured FC seems a bit odd to me.

I was reading something recently about some Fly Fishing guides, who were selecting different coloured Fluro's based on the water / light conditions. Cant remember exactly what they were saying about it, but i'll try & track it down.

 

[Dave Irving]

Si,
When the japnese long liners start using coloured FC-then I will think about it. But FC was designed to be used in catching Tuna, which have exceptional eyesight, and they went for clear. I am not about to argue with the ocean emptying skills of the japanese.

 

[Simon L]

Si,
When the japnese long liners start using coloured FC-then I will think about it. But FC was designed to be used in catching Tuna, which have exceptional eyesight, and they went for clear. I am not about to argue with the ocean emptying skills of the japanese.

Im no expert in this whatsoever Dave, just relaying what i saw somewhere.