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P-Line Shinsei Fluorocarbon Leader, 30 lb, 25 meters

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Size: 30-Pound18 sizesChange
Item weight
30 pounds

Quick take

A pure fluorocarbon leader material with high strength and near-invisible refractive index in water.

P-Line's Shinsei 30-pound fluorocarbon is a clear, 100 percent fluorocarbon leader material for tying leaders and making a top-shot. At about 0.535 mm across, it is a thin line that suits leader work. It fits anglers who are learning to tie leaders as well as those who fish for species such as steelhead or tuna.

Best for

  • Clear-water bass and trout where fish see line
  • Saltwater leaders for tuna, steelhead, and big fish
  • Building custom leaders in various test strengths

Skip if

  • You use monofilament leaders
  • You need leader material for ice fishing

Strengths

  • Pure fluorocarbon is virtually invisible once submerged
  • Superior strength for the diameter compared to mono
  • Absorbs shock, reducing line breakage on hard strikes

Trade-offs

  • Fluorocarbon is stiffer and more difficult to tie knots with
  • Sinks quickly, not suitable for floating applications

Fishing fit

Species
  • Trout
  • Bass
Water
  • Freshwater
  • Saltwater
Skill level
  • Intermediate

Specifications

Specifications
Typefluorocarbon leader
Breaking strength30 lb
Length25 meters
Material100% pure fluorocarbon
ColorClear

How to choose a color and size

Size

Sizes and when to pick them
OptionsWhen to pick itConditions
2-Pound, 4-PoundLight line for panfish, trout and small lures on ultralight gear.
  • Trout
  • Crappie
  • Panfish
6-Pound, 8-Pound, 10-PoundAn all-round test for bass and walleye on medium spinning gear.
  • Bass
  • Walleye
12-Pound, 15-Pound, 20-PoundHeavier test for cover, bigger baits and pike.
  • Bass
  • Pike & musky
  • Grass
  • Wood
25-Pound, 30-Pound, 40-Pound, 50-Pound, 60-Pound, 80-Pound, 100-Pound, 130-Pound, 150-Pound, 200-PoundThis oneHeavy line for thick cover, big fish and saltwater.
  • Pike & musky
  • Striped bass
  • Redfish
  • Grass
  • Docks

Which one should I pick?

Versions of this product on this site
VersionLine testSuits
P-Line Shinsei Fluorocarbon Leader, 30 lb, 25 metersLine test:30 lbSuits:—
P-Line Shinsei Fluorocarbon Leader, 50 lb, Clear, SilverLine test:—Suits:—

Facts

This version's specifications
Line test30 lb

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