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How Fluorocarbon Is Made

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When Fluorocarbon Was Invented

Of course the Japanese would come up with this fishing line, right?
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Characteristics of Fluorocarbon

Because of its density, fluorocarbon offers advantages in certain styles of fishing that help you catch more trout and redfish.

Course Outline

  • Intro to IF201
    • Welcome to IF201 and Thank You!
    • Who is Devin and what is LAFB?
    • How to Make Best Use of IF201
    • What to Expect
    • Difference between IF101 and IF201
    • How IF201 Takes You To The Next Level
  • Three Kinds of Fishing Line
    • Mono, Fluoro and Braid
  • Monofilament
    • History of Monofilament
    • How Monofilament Is Made
    • Characteristics of Monofilament
    • Inshore Applications of Monofilament
  • Fluorocarbon
    • When Fluorocarbon Was Invented
    • How Fluorocarbon Is Made
    • Characteristics of Fluorocarbon
    • Inshore Applications of Fluorocarbon
  • Braided Fishing Line
    • When Braid Made Its Debut
    • What is braid made from?
    • Characteristics of Braid
    • When To Use Braided Fishing Line
  • Intro to Casting Tackle
    • Another Tool in the Toolbox
    • What’s So Special About Casting Tackle?
  • Casting Reels
    • Quick Tour of a Baitcaster
    • Handle Length
    • Braking Systems
    • Bearings
    • Spool Size
    • Gear Ratio
    • Spool Tension Knob
    • Drag
    • Reel Weight
    • Reel Shape
    • Other Cool Features
    • Recommendations + Where To Buy
  • Casting Rods
    • What is a casting rod?
    • What To Look For In A Good Casting Rod
    • Cork vs EVA
    • Split Grip vs Full Grip
    • Reel Seats
    • Big Guides vs Micro Guides
    • Insertless Guides
    • Hook Keepers
    • Hook Keeper Placement
    • “Good, Better, Best” Recommendations
    • Questions?
  • Spooling Fishing Line
    • Tips for Spooling Line to Prevent Backlash
  • Holding a Baitcaster
    • Try Holding Your Baitcaster Like This
  • Tuning Your Baitcaster
    • Setting the Tension Knob for Minimal Backlash
    • How to Set the Tension Knob for Max Performance
    • Properly Adjusting the Brakes
  • Dealing With Backlash
    • What causes backlash?
    • How to Remove Backlash
  • Casting Techniques
    • How to Roll Cast
    • Pitching
    • Skipping, Part 1
    • Skipping, Part 2
    • Skipping, Part 3
  • Understanding Artificial Lures
    • Why Artificial Lures?
    • Presentation vs Action
    • What’s an “idiot bait”?
  • Jigheads and Soft Plastics
    • Intro to Jigheads
    • Species Best Used For
    • Best Conditions
    • How To Work It
    • Rigging Jigheads and Soft Plastics Correctly
  • The Pontchartrain Pop
    • What is this specialized technique?
    • Why is it so special?
    • Breakdown of How To Do It
  • Jerkbaits
    • What makes a jerkbait special?
    • Three Different Kinds of Jerkbait
    • Best Species
    • When You Want To Throw A Jerkbait
    • Correct Retrieval of a Jerkbait
    • Fishing Line and Jerkbaits
    • Match Your Cadence to the Conditions + Experimentation
    • Know Your Jerkbait’s Action
    • How to Tune a Jerkbait
  • Swimbaits
    • Intro to Swimbaits
    • Species Best Used For
    • Swimbaits That Work
    • Recommended Swim Hooks
    • Properly Rigging Swimbaits
    • Best Conditions For Swimbaits
    • How to Retrieve/Work a Swimbait
  • Trolling Motors
    • Are you using your trolling motor as well as you should?
    • Tiller, Remote and Foot Pedal Trolling Motors
    • Freshwater vs Saltwater Trolling Motors
    • Lower Unit Shape
    • How big should you go?
    • Do This to Save $$$ When Buying

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