iain t
Well-known member
I've been reading up on Fluro line a bit over the last few days. Looking at the pro's and con's, referring to line strength tests. What i can work out it seems to have a lower breaking strength than printed on the spools which seem to be up to 1.5 to 2.00lb lower. Or should i say knot strength.
Now i fancy using Fluro for hook lengths. Seeing the knot breaking strength is lower should i use a higher rated Fluro hook length?.
My normal main line is 6 to 8lb. So should i go against the unwritten code and put the hook length up to complacent for the lower knot strength?. I.e a main line of 6lb and an 8lb Fluro hook length. In theory going by what ive said they should be equal or a bit lower. or should i just go 6lb main and 6lb Fluro hook and 8lb for 8lb.
Also, how can the manufactures state a certain breaking strength when they know it breaks lower.
Now i fancy using Fluro for hook lengths. Seeing the knot breaking strength is lower should i use a higher rated Fluro hook length?.
My normal main line is 6 to 8lb. So should i go against the unwritten code and put the hook length up to complacent for the lower knot strength?. I.e a main line of 6lb and an 8lb Fluro hook length. In theory going by what ive said they should be equal or a bit lower. or should i just go 6lb main and 6lb Fluro hook and 8lb for 8lb.
Also, how can the manufactures state a certain breaking strength when they know it breaks lower.