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Seaguar Carbon Pro 100% Fluorocarbon

The first 100% Fluorocarbon Line Suitable for Main-Line fishing.
 

Data for Review

Date – January, 2005
Manufacturer – Seaguar
Reviewed by - James Ramirez
 

Impressions: When I first purchased this line, I couldn't believe that I spent my money on it. It was stiff, and it was an orange color, unlike other 100% fluorocarbon lines I have purchased in the past.


Setups for the 2004 Season



Reel:
Team Daiwa S 103P
Quantum Accurist AC500CX
Rod:
6'6" Med Action Galyans GPS Series HM-30
6' Med Action Quantum Tournament Grade IM-8
Line:
12lb Seaguar Carbon Pro 100% Fluorocarbon line


On the water uses (casting, durability, and presentation)

Seaguar’s Carbon Pro was the first 100% fluorocarbon fishing line suitable for main line fishing. The first time when I fished it, there was a lot of memory compared to co-polymer lines I used to use on my baitcasters. Backlashes, however were not an issue. My casting distance improved with the Seaguar, thanks to its low diameter, and hard surface. Compared to monofilament, this line is a premium line. In tests, with the same 1/4th ounce spinnerbait tied on, the Seaguar outperformed the Trilene XL, and P-Line Fluoroclear by at least twenty feet in the distance category.

With a small diameter, this line is surprisingly abrasion resistant. It is also rated below its breaking point. In most cases this is an advantage, but if you are fishing for a line class record, your record may be disallowed. This line lasts long compared to other fluorocarbon or hybrid lines. I had a spool on a particular reel, and changed it after a year of abuse.

Seaguar’s Carbon pro is invisible under water thanks to a non reflective core. It will actually outfish any 12lb monofilament, because fish can not see it. This line has little stretch, and sinks quicker than other lines. I have two set-ups for this line. The Team Daiwa S is used for the lures under 1/4th of an ounce, while the Quantum Accurist handles lures from 1/4th ounce to 5/8th of an ounce.


Quantum Accurist


Team Daiwa-S


Extra Features (Knot Strength & Visibility)

The knot strength is great with this line, especially with knots such as the duncan loop. Before you clinch down on the knot, it is important to moisten it with saliva or else the line will get weaker because the line is not lubricated, and the line will loose its strength.

This fluorocarbon line is invisible underwater, which is good for any fishing condition because it is hard to see underwater. It is good for hard fishing conditions. It works in clear, murky, and stained waters. Monofilament line is 40% more visible than fluorocarbon, making flurorocarbon a much better line to use in ultra clear waters.




Seaguar Carbon Pro 100% fluorocarbon (0/5)

Construction & Quality: there is a hard abrasive resistant coating, and it does not loose strength over time 5/5

On The Water Uses: This line displays what Fluorocarbon should be, invisible, strong, stretch free, and abrasion resistant. The casting is effortless, it has a small diameter, and good sensitivity. 5/5

Presentation: Great line for sinking baits or tough conditions. But you cannot fish topwater baits successfully. 4/5

Rated against similar products: Seaguar simply blows all other fluorocarbon lines away. 5/5

Price:Nearly triple the price of monofilaments - This is one expensive line. 2/5

Total Score - - - 4/5


Positive and Negative Thoughts

Positive
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- Strong
- Invisible
- Easy casting
- Sensitive


Negative

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- Inability to fish topwater
- Price