BFS Fluoro vs Braid Pros and Cons

[Edward78]

Old post I know, but I ended up trying 5lb SunLine Sniper on my Shimano Conquest BFS and its very nice. I spooled up only 40 yards to keep the weight down and mostly use the reel for 1/8oz little cranks and BitsyBug Jigs. I tried lighter stuff under 3g and it cast ok but always wanted to pull left or get line fluff when i turned the brakes down to much. Braid is still my #1 BFS line choice but Fluoro has earned it's way onto my Conquest for now.

[jvelth74]

BFS fluoro pros: no need of fluorocarbon leader.
BFS fluoro cons: everything else.

BFS braid cons: need of fluorocarbon leader.
BFS braid pros: everything else.



If braid would be no-no, I would use nylon in BFS.

[Edward78]

BFS fluoro pros: no need of fluorocarbon leader.
BFS fluoro cons: everything else.

BFS braid cons: need of fluorocarbon leader.
BFS braid pros: everything else.



If braid would be no-no, I would use nylon in BFS.

I agree 100% and why I have Braid on 6 out of my 7 BFS reels.

[poisonokie]

BFS fluoro pros: no need of fluorocarbon leader.
BFS fluoro cons: everything else.

BFS braid cons: need of fluorocarbon leader.
BFS braid pros: everything else.



If braid would be no-no, I would use nylon in BFS.

[JewFish61]

The the lightest stuff, braid will help with distance and much easier to pick out backlashes.

Just got a Doviello Acura for pond bfs on ML rod. Have 2 spools—shallow and deep. Gotta get line. Recommendation for both spools? Light cover.

[Hobie-Wan Kenobi]

I'd go with the VARIVAS Baitfinesse X4 PE in 0.6 goh for sure.

The other spool, I would go with VARIVAS MG Fluorocarbon in 7lb.