Is monofilament better than fluorocarbon for your fishing?
I've spent more hours than I'd like to admit standing in the tackle aisle, staring at those rows of spool options and wondering if monofilament is better than fluorocarbon for whatever trip I've got planned next. It's one of those debates that never seems to end at the boat ramp or in the forums. Some guys swear by the old-school reliability of mono, while others won't touch a rod unless it's rigged with high-end fluoro. The truth is, neither one is "the best" across the board—it really comes down to how you fish and what you're willing to spend. ...