Fluorocarbon cord
A fluorocarbon line is a leader line that is often used for fishing , as it is very abrasion-resistant and is almost invisible under water. The fluorocarbon cord has a similar light refractive index as water. Thus, the light is not reflected, but shines through the line and is therefore not or only very poorly visible for the fish underwater. The density of fluorocarbon is 1.78 g / cm³.
Manufacturing
In 1972, fluorocarbon was first used to make fishing line . Polyvinylidene fluoride is used as the base material for the production of fluorocarbon . The polyvinylidene fluoride is heated, pushed through nozzles and then wound onto large spools.
Usage
The fluorocarbon line is mainly used as a leader material. Since the line is relatively stiff, it would jump off the fishing reel in larger diameters. The exceptions here are very expensive high-performance lines that are so soft that they can also be used as the main line. Fluorocarbon is used as the main line especially for fishing for black bass , as these fish are very shy. Another use is for lure fishing. Here, an approximately one meter long piece is tied to the mostly polyfilament (braided) fishing line between the swivel and the main line. The big advantage here is that fluorocarbon is very resistant to abrasion, whereas polyfilament line is very sensitive. Fluorocarbon is the best choice, especially when fishing for rubber fish on the Rhine or other large rivers with sharp-edged stones. Fluorocarbon can also be used for carp and fly fishing.
Also strings for ukulele , but also other stringed instruments such as guitar and harp are increasingly being offered of fluorocarbon. These usually produce a more brilliant sound than conventional strings made of nylon (polyamide).
price
Compared to polyamide cords, cords made from polyvinylidene fluoride are relatively expensive. The price for 100 m polyamide (normal fishing line) starts at around € 0.99. Cords made of polyvinylidene fluoride (fluorocarbon), on the other hand, cost at least ten times as much.
disadvantage
Due to the stiffness of the material, a fluorocarbon line cannot be knotted as well as a normal fishing line made of polyamide . In addition, fluorocarbon has a lower knot strength. A normal fishing line (polyamide) with a diameter of 0.18 mm can hold about 3.6 kg. The best fluorocarbon cords only manage about 3.2 kg with the same diameter (measured without knots). Another disadvantage is the much higher price.
Individual evidence
- ↑ http://www.stroft.de/vorteile_nachteile0512.html
- ↑ http://havelritter.de/fluorocarbon-knoten-fuer-vorfach-und-hauptschnur/2013/07/05/
- ↑ https://www.fishermans-partner-shop.de/index.php?main=view_artikel&ff_suche=1&productsPerPage=50&queryFromSuggest=&channel=fmp_de&query=fluorocarbon&queryFromSuggest=true