During the last decade, one of the hottest trends in the fly fishing industry is using fluorocarbon leaders and tippets to help catch more fish. These new tippets and leaders give the angler a great advantage over normal monofilament.
Fluorocarbon is nearly invisible underwater because it refracts light at a different angle than traditional mono. Fluoro is also more abrasive resistant, so you will keep fish hooked longer when they drag over rocks and snags. It's a great tool for hooking those educated pigs in clear tail waters. Fluorocarbon's advanced technology allows manufacturers to make the line much stronger with a small diameter than compared to mono.
There is a downside though, it is more expensive and it stays in the environment a lot longer. If you are using fluorocarbon (or anything else), don't leave it on the riverbank. Take it home and throw it away.
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