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ThornsLine · Fluorocarbon Line
ThornsLine 100% Fluorocarbon Leader, 5-26 lb, 55-300 Yds
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- Item weight
- 0.17 pounds
- Product dimensions
- 4.96 x 3.98 x 1.06 inches
Quick take
Japanese fluorocarbon leader material with high abrasion resistance and low stretch for sensitivity.
This clear, single-strand fluorocarbon line comes as 5 lb test, 0.16 mm in diameter, on a 300-yard spool. It is made from PVDF and can be spooled as a main line or tied on as a leader for freshwater or saltwater fishing. Anglers who want a clear line for leader work or a light main line can start with this size and spool length.
Best for
- Clear freshwater and saltwater where invisibility matters
- Toothy fish like pike and muskellunge that bite through mono
- Anglers who want direct feel for subtle bites
Skip if
- You fish rough structure; standard mono is sufficient
- You want economical line for general purpose fishing
Strengths
- Low stretch offers high sensitivity compared to mono leader
- Virtually invisible in water reduces line-shy fish refusals
Trade-offs
- Fluorocarbon is denser and sinks, unlike mono floatants
- Knot strength can suffer if tied improperly
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
Specifications
| Type | fluorocarbon line |
|---|---|
| Material | Japanese PVDF resin |
| Breaking strength range | 5-26 lb |
| Spool lengths | 55-300 yards |
| Stretch | 30% lower than monofilament |
| Abrasion resistance | 15% more than standard fluorocarbon |
How to choose a color and size
Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 5LB/0.16mm/125Yds, 5LB/0.16mm/300YdsThis one | Light line for panfish, trout and small lures on ultralight gear. |
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| 8LB/0.22mm/55Yds, 8LB/0.22mm/125Yds, 8LB/0.22mm/300Yds, 10LB/0.24mm/55Yds, 10LB/0.24mm/125Yds | An all-round test for bass and walleye on medium spinning gear. |
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| 13LB/0.28mm/55Yds, 13LB/0.28mm/125Yds, 15LB/0.30mm/55Yds, 15LB/0.30mm/125Yds, 15LB/0.30mm/300Yds, 20LB/0.38mm/300Yds | Heavier test for cover, bigger baits and pike. |
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| 26LB/0.44mm/55Yds, 26LB/0.44mm/125Yds, 26LB/0.44mm/300Yds, 32LB/0.50mm/55Yds, 32LB/0.50mm/300Yds, 37LB/0.57mm/55Yds, 37LB/0.57mm/125Yds, 37LB/0.57mm/300Yds, 47LB/0.62mm/55Yds, 47LB/0.62mm/125Yds, 59LB/0.71mm/55Yds, 59LB/0.71mm/125Yds | Heavy line for thick cover, big fish and saltwater. |
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