Soft vs stiff fluorocarbon
Main-line grade (soft)
Traits
- Plasticized, spools without coiling
- Best fall on light baits
Best for
- Main line 8-14 lb; finesse leaders 4-8 lb
Trade-offs
- Rock and shell leaders above 12 lb
Leader grade (stiff)
Traits
- Dense, hard surface: abrasion and shock
- Coils; casting gear only as main line
Best for
- Leaders in rock, wood, shell; flipping and jig main line 15-20 lb
Trade-offs
Related chapters
- Largemouth · Vision — Soft vs stiff fluorocarbon — the fish reads the bait's movement, not the line