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Seaguar · Fluorocarbon Line

Seaguar Basix Freshwater Fluorocarbon Line, 20 lb, 175 yd, Clear

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Size: 20lbs/175yds7 sizesChange

Size: 20lbs/175yds

Item weight
3.2 Ounces

Quick take

100% fluorocarbon mainline that is nearly invisible underwater and casts smoothly off spinning reels.

Seaguar BasiX is a 100% fluorocarbon mainline made for freshwater fishing. This 20 lb spool of clear line holds 175 yards. The soft, supple feel helps it leave the reel smoothly, which suits anglers trying fluorocarbon for the first time.

Best for

  • Clear water lakes and rivers where line visibility matters
  • Freshwater bass and panfish fishing
  • Anglers who want to upgrade from monofilament

Skip if

  • You fish stained or murky water where line color is invisible anyway
  • You want maximum stretch and forgivingness

Strengths

  • Fluorocarbon is nearly invisible underwater unlike mono
  • Maintains knot strength and abrasion resistance from the start
  • Soft and supple construction comes off the reel smoothly
  • Sinks unlike monofilament, keeping lures at their intended depth

Trade-offs

  • Fluorocarbon is stiffer than monofilament and requires more practice to cast smoothly
  • Line memory can cause coiling if not stored carefully
  • Fluorocarbon is costlier than mono and braids

Fishing fit

Water
  • Freshwater

Specifications

Specifications
Typefluorocarbon fishing line
Breaking strength20 pounds
Length175 yards
Material100% fluorocarbon
VisibilityVirtually invisible underwater
Weight3.2 ounces

How to choose a color and size

Size

Sizes and when to pick them
OptionsWhen to pick itConditions
4lbs/200ydsLight line for panfish, trout and small lures on ultralight gear.
  • Trout
  • Crappie
  • Panfish
6lbs/200yds, 8lbs/200yds, 10lbs/200ydsAn all-round test for bass and walleye on medium spinning gear.
  • Bass
  • Walleye
12lbs/200yds, 15lbs/200yds, 20lbs/175ydsThis oneHeavier test for cover, bigger baits and pike.
  • Bass
  • Pike & musky
  • Grass
  • Wood

Facts

This version's specifications
Line test20 lb

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