The Best Fluorocarbon Main Line: A Total Fishing Tackle Review

Fluorocarbon main line can be a massive edge in all types of fishing, but none more so than when targeting wary carp who know they are being fished for! But, what is flurocarbon and what are the best flurocarbon main lines that you should consider? Read on to find out!

What is Flurocarbon main line?

If the name sounds familiar, it's because fluorocarbon covers a broad family of compounds, including organics comprised of fluorine, chlorine, and carbon, along with synthetics made from hydrocarbons—and has been used in everything from Teflon to Freon.

In the fishing world, it's associated with polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF for short). It's extruded in a single strand like nylon monofilament. But because fluorocarbon's molecules are more tightly packed, the line is denser and noticeably heavier by size. It also differs from mono in visibility, stretch and durability—all of which affect how it performs in the water.

What are the benefits or Fluorocarbon over normal mono?

1. Low Visibility — One of fluorocarbon's biggest benefits is it's nearly invisible underwater. This is because it doesn't appreciably distort light passing through the line (it has nearly the same refractive index as water), and it's a huge factor in clear water and when targeting pressured fish.

2. Sensitivity — Fluoro's tightly packed molecules transmit more energy than mono, better telegraphing information from the other end of the line, such as line or shy bites. Also boosting sensitivity, fluoro sinks faster than mono, resulting in less slack or bow between the rig and rod tip.

3. Toughness — Fluorocarbon is more abrasion resistant than standard nylon monofilament of the same diameter. Plus, while the sun's harsh ultraviolet rays weaken nylon over time, fluorocarbon shrugs off UV with no ill-effects.

4. Waterproof — Unlike mono and some superlines, fluoro doesn't absorb water. This means it has the same strength, sensitivity, and handling below the surface as it does when dry. It feels and acts the same on your first cast as it does on your last.

5. Diameter — Fluorocarbon is about the same diameter as nylon monofilament of the same breaking strain. But because fluoro is so hard for fish to see, you can upsize the breaking strain for extra strength and abrasion resistance, without spooking line-shy fish.

So, with all that in mind, what are the best flurocarbon main lines?

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The best casting flurocarbon main line!

Used by may top carp anglers!

A fantastic all round flurocarbon!

When choosing our favourite flurocarbon main line we left it to the Total Fishing Tackle team to vote on their favourite and the best flurocarbon main line was.....

KORDA KONTOUR!

Kontour, as it is known, is very soft compared to many other fluorocarbons, allowing it to quite literally peel from the spool smoothly as your lead flies through the air. This aids casting distance and accuracy.

It is also particularly heavy, ensuring that it sinks to the lake bed keeping flush and out of the carp’s way. Although originally launched in one breaking strain, namely 12lb, there are now multiple options, making Kontour suitable for all manner of situations and due to its genuine knot strength, it will be strong, reliable and user friendly for all!

As always if you have any questions regarding Fluorocarbon Main Line, or about any type of fishing line please get in touch!

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