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I'm sold on the stuff, it works, but like you said........THE PRICE!!! YIKES <img src=icon_smile_shock.gif border=0 align=middle>
I've heard that not all is created equal however and unfortunately I haven't used enough different brands to know which is best.....
I got lucky the other week at a Sport Show where they had Orvis Florocarbon tippet material for $4 a spool.....Do you think I got any?? <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle> I haven't tried this brand yet, but will give it a workout this spring and summer.
Anyway......What cball mentioned about the Berkley Vanish is an interesting thought......I considered it about a year ago and never did after talking to some guys who have tried it, I can't remember why exactly they didn't like it for Flyfishing applications, but they didn't.......something about it not being the same as the pure stuff specifically for flyfishing.
I may still give the Vanish as tippet a try this summer on Smallmouth Bass.
I think the best stuff I've tried is "Seagaur" Florocarbon tippet.......
Pay attention to the price vs. amount on the spool as well! I don't think a single manufacturer puts the same amount on a spool.
I've picked up various spools thinking they were a bargin at $7.99 only to find out there was 20 meters on the spool!!
What I would do if I were you is one of 2 things.........Buy a Florocarbon Tapered leader in the size you want to try, and get a spool of tippet to build off the end if you are fishing mostly streamers/buggers /leeches etc.etc..
Or just simply get a spool or 2 of the stuff and just add a nice long tippet section to your leader if you are mostly going to be nymphing.
I use it mostly for trout fishing high pressured fish here in PA and I use a leader that is mostly regular nylon, with 2 tapered down tippet sections. Especially when nymphing.
Don't forget too.....Florocarbon has a lower strength rating for the same diameter as nylon does, and tie your knots carefully as it is a little tricky at times to get a good strong knot.
Give it a try......for all the other crap we spend money on, what's another $10? <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>