hi guys,
i hav noticed in tackle shops co‑polymer is alot thinner in diameter than floracarbon, but which is the best to use for stillwaters and what lb shuld it be ? cheers

Which you use I think is a matter of preference. Usually 6lb breaking strain is enough bot with smaller diameters you will get away with stronger such as 8lb

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are they any good for the rivers ie do they sink and low visibility in water like flouro?

burhan

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cheers but what is the difference between floracarbon or co-polymer

that's what i wanted to know

burhan

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Try and understand this ???????????????


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thanks but i think that just confused me even more

burhan

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OK simple terms.

In general flourocarbon is non stretch and sinks it is also meant to be invisible.

Copolymer on the other hand will float unless degreased or used with a heavy fly but is more supple than flouro aiding presentation.

I tend to use flouro for nymphs and wets.

And save the copoly for dries but I degrease it with a touch of sinkant which then allows it to hover just under the surface.

Well that makes two of us, AllI can tell you is that fluorocarbon is the best for fishing buzzers,

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OK here is a little bit about the lines and what they are made of.

Polyamide (nylon) is the most common.

Co-polymer refers to the merging of two monomer molecules to form a larger copolymer molecule. This process is known as polymerisation. The exact details of such a process are often proprietry and are not available in the public domain. The main thing to remember is that such lines are thinner for the same strength than nylon. They are also more abrasion and shock resistant.

Fluorocarbon refers to lines made from PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride). These lines are heavier than nylon and copolymer and also have a refractive index close to that of water. That means that when immersed in water, fluorocarbon lines are less visible.

There are many different fluorocarbon lines on the market, some of the cheaper ones having poor knot strength and a tendency to retain memory.

Be careful with your knots when using fluorocarbon. It doesn't like knots that have lots of "bends" in the knot's structure such as grinners or uni knots. A simple 4 turn half blood knot is best for attatching a fly. A two turn water knot, many have found to be the best way of joining fluorocarbon or forming droppers. Always apply spit when tightening these knots.

Fluorocarbon lines do not biodegrade by the way. They will stay as they are - unless burned - for thousands of years. It's best to carry a small rubbish bag, making sure all offcuts of fluorocarbon go in there.