Ryder Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Fishing for blackfish, I recently changed to using FC Rock. I know now what the FC stands for..... it's garbage. I snapped the leader 5 times on fish this arvo, a few times on the weekend, and more the weekend before. It even snaps when tying knots... Locked up 1/2blood knot lubed, tighten, tug, snap. When tying it snaps at the knot, during the fight, it snaps anywhere. Can anyone give me a good alternative, I'm losing too much gear and too many fish. Cheers. Ryder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hawkesbass Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Berkley vanish im changing over too using it. Royce has been using it for a while and has no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ojay Samson Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 thats unfortunate, i use the 8lb and never had a problem with it. another go to fluro leader i use extensively is black magic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welster Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I use 20lb and it seems fine. I'd be returning it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bharris Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Mate thats probably the most used brand world wide ive used it for years never had a prob with it.has it ever been exposed to any elements because you would be the first to ever say anything wrong about fc rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryder Posted February 27, 2015 Author Share Posted February 27, 2015 P Mate thats probably the most used brand world wide ive used it for years never had a prob with it.has it ever been exposed to any elements because you would be the first to ever say anything wrong about fc rockNo exposure, it stays in my backpack.The worst part is , obviously, it snaps when a fish is on. But re tying to get back into it takes 2 or more tries just to get a knot that doesn't snap. And the fish are there to be caught. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtBundy Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I have the same experience with some 6lb rock FC I got. Snaps on a whim, hard to knot. I have had some kato 10lb which was ok and 15lb black magic which is my current favourite. Next lot of light leader I will try is black magic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Howes Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 I have found the 8 lb ProlURE CLEAR fluorocarbon leader at 0.23mm Dia catches more than fishing pals with Vanish 6 lb fluorocarbon leader. Make sure you don't have any sand on hands when tieing hook from berley and always lubricate the knot with a bit of spittle before tightening it down. I have had knots break on 6lb vanish also, but never on the ProLURE line. Howsy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xide Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Thats strange, have had no problem with FC rock and bream special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolongeramember Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 I've found FC Rock to have problems as well. Knots were tested on scales. I don't risk fishing with inconsistent line so I threw out about 3 rolls of the stuff. I use YGK Nitlon fluorocarbon and have so for years and it's been very good. YGK make good braid too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Iceman Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 FC rock is all I use and never had a problem. A more likely cause is the knots Use a slim beauty or a FG knot for leaders and a uni knot for attaching to your leader. FC has a hard outer shell which gives it great abrasion resistance and is more prone to creating friction when tying knots this is more common with flouro leader than flouro spinning line which is much softer also some flouro leader is soft also as it is made for different conditions where abrasion isn't as much of a problem As an example I have caught plenty of good flatties 70cm plus on 4lb FC rock but when I was using seagar or vanish leader my lure losses to flathead was high with evidence of leader wearing through Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfisherman Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Might be a shitty batch, has happened to me before... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryder Posted March 1, 2015 Author Share Posted March 1, 2015 Thanks guys, I took it back to the shop. They tested it, and it was dodgy. They replaced it for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfisherman Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Sweet Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xide Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Thanks guys, I took it back to the shop. They tested it, and it was dodgy. They replaced it for me. Great to hear mate! Sounds like you got a good local too, haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryder Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 Cheers, they're a great bunch of guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davonyx Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 And what about the replacement line? Did it perform better? No more snapping when tying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davonyx Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Sorry, I only ask because I've never used the brand, and I do a bit of blackfish fishing when I get the chance, so I'm keen on your opinion.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryder Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 Mate they agreed a bad lot, and replaced it with the same. I probably got it in November, so the new one shouldn't be from the same batch. I haven't had the chance to try it yet. I am taking onboard the advice, no sand on the hands when tying knots. Always have a hand wash bucket. And like Iceman suggested, using a uni rather than a locked half blood knot to reduce fiction. The store I use doesn't stock vanish, for the same issues I had. Hopefully things are different next time out. I was fishing another new spot, privately owned, and it could have been a great first session. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_ Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Sounds like you got some Berkley Vanish in FC Rock packaging. FC Rock and Siglon are top leaders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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