New line

[Firechief48]

I'm looking to put all new line on my reels. What's the opinion of flee flicker vs heavier mono?

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[rustyrat]

For lake ontario 30lb ande or big game is fine. For the finger lakes you need flea flicker or the blood run flea line.

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[Chas0218]

PowerPro or big game 30lbs.

[reelintense]

Lake Ontario - 30lb Big Game Trilene works GREAT for me!

[Lunchbox]

I don't know about anybody else but the last time I used flea flicker I experienced extreme line twist due to the flea flicker not being a perfectly round line, it was manufactured oblong because the fleas couldn't grab onto the oblong shape. Ande or big game in 30 lb. Is round and large enough diameter that the fleas have a hard time attaching themselves. I don't know if cortland fixed the issue or if anyone else experienced the same problem. Just my 2cents.

[Last One]

We tried Flee Flicker and nothing but twists, 30 Lb works great. Trilene or Ande they are both good.

[Big Water]

I've had problems with fleas even while using 30lb Big Game. Works most of the time, but not always. Went to FF and it does twist but hasn't failed yet.

[skipper19]

Not much problem with 30 lb ande. Gonna try some silicone fly leader treatment on the vertical drop. Maybe an improvement?

cent frum my notso smart fone

[Tall Tails]

All mono twists you just dont see it like FF.  By the way word is Cortland has stopped production on FF.  So what is out there is all that will be left.  30lb Sea Flea for me.

[Sk8man]

Blood Run Sea Flee works the best for fleas but it does have a lot of "stretch" to it....30 lb Big Game works fine in most cases too.

[Shelby Lynn]

Blood Run Sea Flee works the best for fleas but it does have a lot of "stretch" to it.

Just purchased 2500 yds for 50$ can't beat the price!

[Legacy]

I'm looking to put all new line on my reels. What's the opinion of flee flicker vs heavier mono?

 

 

No more fleaflicker, Cortland discontinued the line at the start of this season. Blood Run's 30# Sea Flee line has really worked great for me. It relies on its diameter and its slick line coating to repell fleas. It also has a round shape unlike the oval shape of cortland fleaflicker line which most guys didnt like too much. 

[Firechief48]

Thanks for the help guys.

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[Has Been]

I was doing a job for a lady & she had her craft beads out on the table. I saw some white/ pearl/ holographics ones I said I liked. She gave me a small bag & I have done very well w/ them. I Mix in a chart or green one w them sometimes.

[bloodrun]

Blood Run is testing a 20lb version of the Sea Flee line this season, as well as introducing a new "Niagara Green" color in June (in 30lb test).    This line did the trick last year on Lake O and the Finger Lakes.     Be sure to wrap 7 times on a Blacks release...the line is pretty slick.    The line could be difficult to get ahold of for a while, Narby's, All Season's and Fat Nancy's are the only dealers in stock at the moment.

Edited May 1, 2014 by profishient1

[jigstick]

I always apply K9 Advantage to my line when fishing Ontario.  It really keeps the flees away

[tinfin]

I"m with Lunchbox on this one, Bloodrun for me!

[Mike M]

What is K9 Advantage?? Where do you get it?

[TyeeTanic]

I used to use 20 lb flea flicker. It does keep the fleas off.  I had less severe line twist as I used really good ball bearing swivels (spro).  But I did find it to be weaker, would break at knots and if I had the torpedo weight on it. 

 

I switched to 30 lb big game based on the advice of people on the forum. I haven't had any flea problems on that line either and I haven't had any break offs.  So I'm now sticking to big game.

 

I fish Lake O.

[Mortigan]

What is K9 Advantage?? Where do you get it?

[Sk8man]

[Gotta Bite]

I have some 20 or 25lb flea flicker on my Penn 320s and never have any issues with the line. I would run a leader of mono from a barrel swivel to the lure though. I haven't used those reels in a few years though. Now All my primary salmon reels now are spooled with 30b Berkley big game. I never had issues with fleas on that line. Just leader down if you want to fish browns during the peak of flea season. You should 'to have a problem.

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[MikeNY]

Ande 25 lb Pink mono works great! No problem with fleas

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