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[DionJL]

Airflow G3 Flouro is my go-to for fly fishing. For drift fishing I use P-Line flouro.

[Preliator]

Preliator - nail knot an 8-10inch chunk of 12lb mono and then do a double surgeons knot in that mono and you will have made your own loop connection. I say 12lb because you said that was the breaking strength. I use 25-30lb on tips with 20-30lb breaking strength and have never had the tip snap on me but i have had the loop bust apart or off leaving me a nub of mono.
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Thanks, Hook, that's what I figured, but wasn't sure due to the different thicknesses of the tapered tip and the mono. Do you like to use a dab of Aquaseal or anything else on your knots?

[skaha]

--If you don't lube fluoro before tightening it will most likely break... no matter the brand.

[greyghost]

--If you don't lube fluoro before tightening it will most likely break... no matter the brand.

I smear a little chap-stick on the unfinished knot before I tighten the knot completely. Works great. I received this tip years ago from an old friend on the banks of the Mighty T. 

[HOOK]

I i did use anything i would rather use UV Knot sense on my knots because its slightly more flexible than Aquaseal but aquaseal is adequate but not necessary


I only use Frog Hair flouro and only fishing trout on lakes. i have never found a time when i needed it on a river even though i own some 12lb for swinging but it breaks easily so i dont use it 

[skaha]

-I use UV knot-sense, mainly to smooth the knot when fly fishing so the knot will travel through the guides if using a long leader.
-Can use on connector mono to fluoro on spin or cast for similar purpose and to protect the knot if using slip weights.
-It will still break if the original knot is not lubricated when tying... this is the most common cause of unexpected breaks often blamed on the line being used.
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[Carich980]

Tied on a foot section of 15lb mono off the sink tip and loop connected it to the 12 lb Fluoro. It worked a lot better managed to get 3 chums ( All C&R ) and only broke off on 1 giant spring about 50+?? Broke off at the fly not the loop so i was doing something right. Thanks for the help I'll use this method from now on.

[HOOK]

glad to hear it worked out for you 

when you can replace that 15lb with something heavier like 25-30lb line as the heavier line helps turn over your leader and will take alot more abuse before breaking. 15lb will stretch easier causing it to break faster. I fished the same peice of 25lb i looped for about 10yrs before it finally busted open, no idea the fish count on it but it was alot and with springs up to 40lbs 

[Carich980]

Awesome thanks, I'll do that too.

[iCemAn]

I only use Frog Hair flouro and only fishing trout on lakes. i have never found a time when i needed it on a river even though i own some 12lb for swinging but it breaks easily so i dont use it 

I 2nd that. I only use my fluoro on stillwater. Unless you are trying to target spooked Coho in clear water, probably not a need to setup with fluoro on the rivers. If you are, only the last 18-24" or so if you are long lining with a floating line. Sink tips I just taper mono, 15 to 12 to 8/10 depending on what I'm targeting and water clarity.

[bigsnag]

Anyone ever try Berkley Vanish flouro or Spiderwire flouro?

[Fish Assassin]

Anyone ever try Berkley Vanish flouro or Spiderwire flouro?

Stay away from Berkley Vanish. Probably the worst fluorocarbon on the market.

[HARLEY]

All flouro is NOT created equal.

Maxima makes some strong flouro, check it out. 

Where is Maxima flouro available-I have bought the line in the USA but I have never seen the line here-maybe I was not looking hard enough. Do any Chilliwack outlets sell the line?

Regards,
harley

[nickredway]

Harley not sure about Chilliwack but A and N sells it in Vancouver.

[HARLEY]

Harley not sure about Chilliwack but A and N sells it in Vancouver.

I sent them a note and yes they do sell the item in very limited sizes and their prices are totally out of sight. They quoted a spool 27 meters for $12.00--They can keep it.

Regards.