Description
Thinking Anglers FTX Fluorocarbon Mainline
FTX is an incredible, user-friendly pure Fluorocarbon main line which has been developed and consequently rigorously tested over a period of years…
Fluorocarbon main lines offer unequalled ‘tip to terminal’ camouflage thanks to the material’s exceptional high-molecular density.
Essentially, it is so heavy and sinks so effectively that it naturally settles down unobtrusively, better than any other monofilament line.
That single key fact ensures that the fish are less likely to encounter it, and we all know that a carp that is not aware it’s being angled for will always be a lot easier to catch than one that is on edge, and makes it the number ‘1’ choice for many of us.
‘Standard’ white (clear) Fluorocarbons have always had an Achilles heel – the materials’ blatant visibility in angling situations where it is held off the lakebed by bands of thick weed or steep-sided topographical features.
White Fluorocarbon ‘glows’ in daylight as soon as it collects particulate, but the unique tint applied to FTX effectively absorbs much of this light, making it far less visible in this scenario.
Drops on FTX feel crisp and positive thanks to the reduced stretch characteristics of the Fluoro, making it an ideal option for anglers that are meticulous about hookbait placement – it’s also a great option for anglers fishing waters where braided mainlines are prohibited.
FTX Fluorocarbon has a long working life as it is not affected by UV, is supremely hard wearing and doesn’t absorb water (so doesn’t go through dry/wet cycles.) Whereas copolymers need to be changed at least annually, this material will last several seasons in our experience…
It is extremely easy to knot too – for optimum knot strength we recommend either a five-turn Grinner, a two-turn Tucked Blood, or Figure-of-Eight Loop knots (for loop-to-loop leader connections). All of these achieve consistently strong and ultra reliable knots.
This superb line is available in two breaking strains, 14lb (0.35mm) and 16lb (0.37mm) and is supplied on level wound 200m and 600m spools, with the 600m spools having line markers at 200m, 300m and 400m so you can split it 2 or 3 ways.
