Seaguar Fluorocarbon

[bucksflyfisher]

Has anyone used this fluorocarbon? It seems incredibly inexpensive but all reviews seem to be from USA or Canada.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Seaguar-La...PVAEWZ&refRID=58KXAKKYFY7ZXGPVAEWZ&th=1&psc=1

 

[3lbgrayling]

I use it as my go to regular leader

Jim

 

[andygrey]

I use it for all my SWFF. Have always found it to be good and reliable, slightly stiffer than other FC's.

 

[kingf000]

I don't use this, but the Seagar Grand Max, which is much stronger with a finer diameter. 0.16mm of grand max is rated at 6lb whereas the 0.185mm red label is 6lb.

 

[bucksflyfisher]

I use it as my go to regular leader

Jim

Hi Jim, what diameter do you use?

 

[bonefishblues]

I use it for all my SWFF. Have always found it to be good and reliable, slightly stiffer than other FC's.

Me too. Outstanding stuff, worth the money. Many times it's caught me fish I believe I might otherwise have lost (I have a strange urge to fish in mangroves)

 

[3lbgrayling]

Hi Jim, what diameter do you use?

.235mm 8lb bs.

Jim

 

[DancingwithWaves]

Ordered some myself at season end on the basis of the good reviews.
Next season will tell the tale but appears good value.

 

[original cormorant]

I'm not sure all the replies have necessarily grasped the question. We are all familiar with Grand Max, Soft Plus and Ace Hard, but the question is about Pink Label which is a relatively new product at least in the UK.
The pink version is apparently popular with Florida tarpon guides, and from my experience doesn't seem to deter them.

My understanding a couple of years ago was that Seaguar/Kureha are rebranding all of their range, but it doesn't seem to have happened in the UK yet.

 

[3lbgrayling]

I'm not sure all the replies have necessarily grasped the question. We are all familiar with Grand Max, Soft Plus and Ace Hard, but the question is about Pink Label which is a relatively new product at least in the UK.
The pink version is apparently popular with Florida tarpon guides, and from my experience doesn't seem to deter them.

My understanding a couple of years ago was that Seaguar/Kureha are rebranding all of their range, but it doesn't seem to have happened in the UK yet.

Red label.

Jim

 

[campsiefisher]

Seaguar Red Label Is not _that_ new, I've been using it for almost 10 years. I also use Seaguar InvizX

There's not much between them InvizX is supposed to be softer with higher abrasion resistance.

Best regards
Jim

 

[GEK79]

.235mm 8lb bs.

Jim

Can you buy it in the UK please..if so where please.

 

[campsiefisher]

Gary most of it will come from the USA, my daughter usually makes some trips to Florida and picks it up for me.

If i need to buy it, i use departure outdoors on ebay, takes about a week to arrive, the more you order the cheaper the postage.

Seaguar Red Label Fluorocarbon Freshwater & Saltwater Fishing Line 175-200 Yards | eBay

Red Label can be used in both Spinning Reels and Bait Casting Reels and is suitable for both fresh water and salt water. Red Label is also UV resistant, chemical resistant, non-absorbant, high-density and impervious to cold conditions.

bit.ly

Failing that amazon

Seaguar Unisex's Red Label 100% Fluorocarbon, Clear, 8-Pounds: Amazon.co.uk: Sports & Outdoors

Shop Seaguar Unisex's Red Label 100% Fluorocarbon, Clear, 8-Pounds. Free delivery and returns on all eligible orders.

amzn.to

There are some uk stockists but they charge more (or at least more than i'm prepared to pay)

Best regards
Jim

 

[original cormorant]

Red label.

Jim

Ooops - Pink Label is one of the saltwater options - fresh water is red.

Gary - the link in the OP is to Amazon UK

 

[GEK79]

Gary most of it will come from the USA, my daughter usually makes some trips to Florida and picks it up for me.

If i need to buy it, i use departure outdoors on ebay, takes about a week to arrive, the more you order the cheaper the postage.

Seaguar Red Label Fluorocarbon Freshwater & Saltwater Fishing Line 175-200 Yards | eBay

Red Label can be used in both Spinning Reels and Bait Casting Reels and is suitable for both fresh water and salt water. Red Label is also UV resistant, chemical resistant, non-absorbant, high-density and impervious to cold conditions.

bit.ly

Failing that amazon

Seaguar Unisex's Red Label 100% Fluorocarbon, Clear, 8-Pounds: Amazon.co.uk: Sports & Outdoors

Shop Seaguar Unisex's Red Label 100% Fluorocarbon, Clear, 8-Pounds. Free delivery and returns on all eligible orders.

amzn.to

There are some uk stockists but they charge more (or at least more than i'm prepared to pay)

Best regards
Jim

Thanks lad.. I've just picked up some chameleon and ultra green but this stiff is highly rated. Will look now thanks mate..
Gary

 

[aenoon]

As Jim, (campsiefisher) has said before, Seagur, grand max and riverge, are all made by same company, Kureha, who started making same in mid 70's.
So is seagur the same gear, and grand max, and riverge the upmarket equivelant?
Going by the blurb, is hard to see any difference, apart from the price point!
Bert

 

[original cormorant]

Kureha make a range of different flourocarbon leader materials. Seaguar have the rights to Kureha flourocarbon in the US and UK and probably other countries. Fordham and Wakefield are the main UK agents for Seaguar.
The same product may be marketed under a different name in different countries, but within the UK the products are distinct. Historically Grand Max Riverge is the base product in the UK, Grand Max Soft Plus is softer and thinner. Ace Hard is guess what harder. The pink and red are newish to the UK, so I dont know how they fit in.

It's nigh on impossible to compare the US products to the UK products.

 

[bucksflyfisher]

.235mm 8lb bs.

Jim

Many thanks JIm. Just ordered.

 

[icaughtafishonce]

Dom from Troutbitten recommends it. I'm going to give it a good bash next season.

Fly Shop Fluorocarbon too expensive? Try InvizX | Troutbitten

InvizX is as good as some fly shop brands and better than many others. And because the type of tippet we use is not what catches trout, I don’t overspend on tippet.

troutbitten.com

 

[chauchey]

I've used the Seaguar InvisX for over a decade and have been very, very happy with it. I don't recall it ever failing on a large fish. I tried the Seaguar STS recently in both 8lb and 12lb, and it is a shadow of what InvisX is quality wise. I've had it fail numerous times just tying a knot. I would never recommend it.

InvisX though is the bees knees.