Hi,
Not wanting to get into a huge discussion about the rights or wrongs of fluorocarbon as against the more traditional leader materials, but, does anyone have any information or opinions about Red X?
I have tried other fluorocarbons and have had extreme problems with dropper knots, I use the three turn water knot but with too much regularity they have failed when a fish strikes even though I wet the knot and draw it tight slowly.
Any advice on fluorocarbon brands or opinions would be very gratefully received, just so sick of losing fish.
Red X appears to fit the bill but I will welcome any and all opinions.
Thanks in advance.
Keith

Hi Keith,it is not a bad buy, I have not had any probs with it, although I do prefer Riverge, a bit on the dear side, but does the job perfectly for me. I know loads of the lads on here think it is not value for money, but each to their own.
Billy.

I thought it was just me and I'd suddenly forgotten how to tie knots. New brand then!

Ive been trying out Red-X only this season so its a bit early to say.So far so good ....apart from noticing a wee bit of hairyness appearing when tightening up the hook knots occasionally.No breaks yet....touch wood....

I've used Fulling Mill fluorocarbon for three seasons and I don't get broken knots.


BK

Red X? We used to squirt it in our tank every fill up. It was supposed to make the car go faster but it never did...

richard

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regards
bert

I used to use that but binned it in the end. I found it quite stiff compared to others although it is better value.

I use frog hair now, it's good but bl**dy expensive.

Ultimately try all sorts of brands and just see what you're happy with. Everyone will have their own preference.

I use fluoro in 8/10/12lb breaking strain for saltwater spinning and float fishing with no problems but I'm seriously thinking of binning it in it's lighter 3 to 4lb weights for flyfishing. A grinner knot (my standard saltwater knot) just ends up in a pigtail, a clinch knot seems very fond of slipping so I'm going to try a Davey knot with an extra wrap for a few weeks and if that fails regularly the lot will be consigned to the bin and I'll stick with Drennan. I'm very careful with my knots (unless wet, cold or otherwise pi33ed off) and have been sea angling for 30+ years with no (well.... nearly no) knot issues.

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Watch this space - I have been testing a new brand for a couple of months and it is outstanding at a decent price point.

Charlie

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