Sunline FX2 froggin

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Sunline FX2 froggin

Post by Obz » Mon Apr 16, 2018 1:41 am

Thinking about picking some 60# up for froggin and punching. Anyone use the stuff? The TW reviews are all over the place.

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Re: Sunline FX2 froggin

Post by toddmc » Mon Apr 16, 2018 9:52 am

Don't expect a real soft line like Smackdown or 832. It is a little bit rougher and stiffer, but it will fray less if you fish hard objects. It's tough stuff. It gets better as you fish it.
I don't care for the super limp/soft lines because you get more tip wrap/wind knots and they don't hold up over time. It's an 8 carrier line. It's not as stiff as Daiwa X-4.

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Re: Sunline FX2 froggin

Post by Taxin That Bass » Mon Apr 16, 2018 10:23 am

It's my favorite frogging line and currently use it.
Like it better than these others i have tried: power pro, 832, smackdown, samurai

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Re: Sunline FX2 froggin

Post by Obz » Mon Apr 16, 2018 12:26 pm

Right on. I was using 65# 832, I thought it was strong and casted well, I didn't care for how fast it faded. I'm intruiged by the low diameter and blue/green color of the fx2 it will look sweet on my reels. I was also eyeing the viscous no fade braid, the line got great reviews but is out of stock until July at TW.

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Re: Sunline FX2 froggin

Post by Obz » Mon Apr 16, 2018 12:28 pm

Thank you both for the replies I'm going to pull the trigger

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Re: Sunline FX2 froggin

Post by MRQturbo » Mon Apr 16, 2018 3:19 pm

only braid i'll use....nothing to complain about it...i use it for frogs/jigs/paddletails/spinnerbaits/chatterbaits...holds up well..casts great....i'll use the same line for 3 or more seasons easily....

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Re: Sunline FX2 froggin

Post by FishNrace » Mon Apr 16, 2018 3:37 pm

Fx2 is much better than braided lines I've used in past. Used Fx2 for about 7 years now, and not changing anytime soon. It's nice and round, doesn't dig in, has good abrasion quality and knot strength is good. Color stays better than other brands also. I prefer the blue/green because it's easier to see the line move during slack, vs full green. Fx2 for spinnerbaits, chatterbaits and frogs... Just buy it.

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Re: Sunline FX2 froggin

Post by Obz » Mon Apr 16, 2018 6:11 pm

Nice! I took advantage of the 10%off sale at TW went with the 60# blue/green 300yd spool. Its gonna look sicky. I might try it on a jig rod too. Picked up a couple jackall kaera frogs too. They seem sweet.

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Re: Sunline FX2 froggin

Post by cumara » Thu Apr 19, 2018 8:06 am

I will echo many of the positive comments - strong, good diameter and holds its color very well. For years I have pulled big fish out of heavy slop with the 50lb with XH frog rod and have never had an issue.

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Re: Sunline FX2 froggin

Post by Obz » Tue Apr 24, 2018 1:57 am

Word. Looking forward to using it. I spooled some 60# on my chronarch mgl XG today. Its gonna be a sec before I actually get to frog with it. Probably throw a big creature with a punch skirt first.

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