Segaur Premier Floro - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

deepdvr · 03-29-2010, 07:11 PM

Recently picked up some and wondering if anyone has any feedback on it. Haven't caught a fish with it yet (another problem in itself) but it seems alot thinner and more flexible than standard Segaur or Blackwater floro. I hope the smaller diameter doesn't equal less strength.

T Bone · 03-29-2010, 08:17 PM

flouro is rated much closer to its actual breaking strength than mono is.I have used the premier and actually landed a 30# wahoo on a 55# tuna leader at Alijos with the stuff so I say its a go.Circle hook in the corner of the scissors didnt hurt either

Mr GreenJeans · 03-29-2010, 08:23 PM

I found it wasn't as abrasion resistant. That was at the Ridge last October on a 7-day. Switching to a circle hooked helped, but even still I lost a couple more tuna. That was fishing for school-sized tuna on 30# fluoro. So when I got back I decided to switch back to Seaguar regular. That was my experience, take it for what it's worth.

Jimmyz123 · 03-29-2010, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by deepdvr

Recently picked up some and wondering if anyone has any feedback on it. Haven't caught a fish with it yet (another problem in itself) but it seems alot thinner and more flexible than standard Segaur or Blackwater floro. I hope the smaller diameter doesn't equal less strength.

I have used Seagar line for leaders and love it. I would spool up with that, however I usually use braid or Mono a the main line.

bigbarrels · 06-28-2010, 08:25 AM

I liked using the Seaguar 30 # fluorcarbon leader until this last time out. I had three hook ups and 3 break off mid leader. Not sure if I caught 3 makos in a row (doubt it), the line is old (bought either 2 months ago, or 1.5 years ago), bad batch of line, or I simply have no skills

I have been using this line for a couple years and haven't had these issues. Any idea how long fluorocarbon last?

GregAndrew · 06-28-2010, 09:10 PM

I have been using the Japanese Seaguar for about 6 months now and am very happy with my results. I am using 25# and am hard pressed to break it when snagged. It does fray up after a couple nicer Halibut, but I don't know of any line that doesn't.

bubblehide · 06-28-2010, 10:27 PM

As for me, same a Greg, the Jap line. I use it on my yak, sport boats and long range. Just remember to change it out every now and then. I use it in top-shots of varying lengths tied to spectra, so it's no problem to to change, and those short top-shots are pretty cheap.

larryp7639 · 06-30-2010, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by bigbarrels

I liked using the Seaguar 30 # fluorcarbon leader until this last time out. I had three hook ups and 3 break off mid leader. Not sure if I caught 3 makos in a row (doubt it), the line is old (bought either 2 months ago, or 1.5 years ago), bad batch of line, or I simply have no skills

I have been using this line for a couple years and haven't had these issues. Any idea how long fluorocarbon last?

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Jimmyz123 · 06-30-2010, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by deepdvr

Recently picked up some and wondering if anyone has any feedback on it. Haven't caught a fish with it yet (another problem in itself) but it seems alot thinner and more flexible than standard Segaur or Blackwater floro. I hope the smaller diameter doesn't equal less strength.

I have a small spool of this in 20# and 25# and both work wonderfully. I have not had any issues other than bad knots and that's my issue not the line. Needless to say my knots are better now.

03-29-2010, 07:11 PM	#1
deepdvr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 591	Segaur Premier Floro Recently picked up some and wondering if anyone has any feedback on it. Haven't caught a fish with it yet (another problem in itself) but it seems alot thinner and more flexible than standard Segaur or Blackwater floro. I hope the smaller diameter doesn't equal less strength.

03-29-2010, 08:17 PM	#2
T Bone Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Redlands CA Posts: 871	flouro is rated much closer to its actual breaking strength than mono is.I have used the premier and actually landed a 30# wahoo on a 55# tuna leader at Alijos with the stuff so I say its a go.Circle hook in the corner of the scissors didnt hurt either __________________ Barachit Baralah,Elohim-In the beginning,God-Genesis 1:1 "Who among you,if your son asked for a fish would give them a serpent " Jesus Matt. 7:10

03-29-2010, 08:23 PM	#3
Mr GreenJeans Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: The OC Posts: 58	I found it wasn't as abrasion resistant. That was at the Ridge last October on a 7-day. Switching to a circle hooked helped, but even still I lost a couple more tuna. That was fishing for school-sized tuna on 30# fluoro. So when I got back I decided to switch back to Seaguar regular. That was my experience, take it for what it's worth.

06-28-2010, 08:25 AM	#5
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	I liked using the Seaguar 30 # fluorcarbon leader until this last time out. I had three hook ups and 3 break off mid leader. Not sure if I caught 3 makos in a row (doubt it), the line is old (bought either 2 months ago, or 1.5 years ago), bad batch of line, or I simply have no skills I have been using this line for a couple years and haven't had these issues. Any idea how long fluorocarbon last?

06-28-2010, 09:10 PM	#6
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	I have been using the Japanese Seaguar for about 6 months now and am very happy with my results. I am using 25# and am hard pressed to break it when snagged. It does fray up after a couple nicer Halibut, but I don't know of any line that doesn't.

06-28-2010, 10:27 PM	#7
bubblehide Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 552	As for me, same a Greg, the Jap line. I use it on my yak, sport boats and long range. Just remember to change it out every now and then. I use it in top-shots of varying lengths tied to spectra, so it's no problem to to change, and those short top-shots are pretty cheap.