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Duel Hardcore PowerLeader FC Fluorocarbon, 12 lb, 50m
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Fifty meters of transparent fluorocarbon leader line for virtually invisible underwater presentation.
This Duel Hardcore POWERLEADER FC is a 50-meter spool of fluorocarbon leader in a natural clear finish, with a 12 lb line class. Anglers reach for a fluorocarbon leader like this to join a main line to a lure or hook, especially in clear water.
Best for
- Clear water where fish are leader-shy
- Saltwater finesse fishing
- High-visibility species like trout
Skip if
- You prefer monofilament
- You need colored line for visibility
Strengths
- Fluorocarbon is less visible underwater than mono
- Harder and more abrasion-resistant than monofilament
- Dense material sinks without split shot
Trade-offs
- Fluorocarbon is stiffer and harder to knot than mono
- Requires spooling tools for proper connection
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
Specifications
| Type | fluorocarbon leader line |
|---|---|
| Length | 164.4 ft (50 m) |
| Test strength | 12 lb |
| Diameter | 0.285 mm |
| Color | Natural clear |
Which one should I pick?
| Version | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Duel Hardcore PowerLeader FC Fluorocarbon, 12 lb, 50m | Color:transparent | Suits:— |
| Duel Hardcore PowerLeader FC Fluorocarbon, 16 lb, No. 4, 50m, Transparent | Color:transparent | Suits:— |
| Duel Hardcore PowerLeader FC Fluorocarbon, 25 lb, No. 7, 50m, Transparent | Color:transparent | Suits:— |
| Duel Hardcore PowerLeader FC Fluorocarbon, 80 lb, No. 22, 50m, Transparent | Color:transparent | Suits:— |
How to choose a color and size
Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Lbs (No. 3), 16lbs (No. 4), 20 Lbs (No. 5)This one | Heavier test for cover, bigger baits and pike. |
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| 25 Lbs (No. 7), 30 Lbs (No. 8), 40 Lbs (No. 12), 50 Lbs (No. 14), 60 Lbs (No. 16), 80 Lbs (No. 22), 100 Lbs (No. 30) | Heavy line for thick cover, big fish and saltwater. |
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