Seaguar's Invisible Fluorocarbon, does it give anglers that extra edge?

 

Why use a fluorocarbon leader?: The theory behind the design of Fluorocarbon lines is that some fish will shy away from a lure or bait when they see a visible line. To prevent fish from spooking and increase your chances manufacturers like Seaguar have designed Fluorocarbon lines that are supposed to be near invisible underwater. The way they work are that they boast a refractive index which is nearly identical to that of the water. Seaguar explains "When you immerse a Fluorocarbon leader in water, it blends in so well that it's almost impossible to see with the naked eye. And if the fish can't see it, they are far less likely to spook and more apt to strike."

The rundown: Seaguar has the right philosophy when designing a line that is invisible to fish, and is among the most proven manufacturers to choose from on the market. Unfortunately, there has been a lot of hype in the market about the abilities of fluorocarbon. It simply isn't the miracle line that will magnetically inspire more bites. What it will do is give anglers a better chance of convincing easily spooked fish that it is safe to take a bite. Seaguar Fluorocarbon does what it is supposed to do, and lives up to their claim of being unaffected by UV rays and not absorbing water. One nice thing about Seaguar is that it is stiff and yet boasts a low memory. If your line is twisted simply tug on it and it will straighten out nicely. The one major downside to using a premium fluorocarbon leader like Seaguar's is the cost, which can be double, or in some cases even triple the cost of standard mono leaders.

Conclusion: Seaguar makes a good product that can help you target fish more effectively. Because of Seaguar's strength and abrasion resistance it is popular among anglers for a variety of applications including mooching, trolling, and live lining. Seaguar is a better alternative then standard mono leaders, and while it certainly won't hurt your fishing don't expect it to necessarily double your chances either, but when used in the right application it can provide that extra edge.....and hopefully that next trophy fish.