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Berkley Trilene 100% Fluorocarbon |
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Written by Branson Werner
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Wednesday, 22 August, 2007. |
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Page 1 of 3  Berkley is always pushing new technologies, from Gulp!, to Alive!, and now with Fluorocarbon line. For many anglers this change can be like going from a Civic, to a Corvette. Let's see why...
In Depth: Manufacturer: Berkley (link)
Type: Line - Fluorocarbon
Sizes: 2lb test up to 25lb test
Cost: $17.99 - $24.99 / 200yd spool
Retailers:
Tackle Warehouse (direct link) $16.99 - $23.99 
Trilene 100% Fluorocarbon is the newest line by Berkley. While it's Trilene monofilament counterpart has been around for a long time, and is the #1 selling line, new technologies have emerged. If you have never used fluorocarbon line before, its a great technology with plenty of benefits for the average , to experienced angler. Less stretch, more feel, and durablity are just a few of the obvious ones. 
Berkleys site says "It's the Ultimate in manageability and the ultimate in invisibility. With a similar refractive index as water, fish can't see it! It's easily the most sought after fishing line by most of the touring Pro's." 
The packaging comes in a gold reflective box, and on the back you can see what exactly Flurocarbons distinct advantages are for fishing. Price: At $20 for 200 yards, the initial sticker shock is kind of bad. Not only is it 3 times more than your average monofilament line, but its only 200 yards, instead of the regular 300+. One thing to remember is that this isn't a line that you are going to use a few times and then respool. Fluorocarbon lasts awhile, which is key to its success. |
