Tying worm harness what brand of Flurocarbon

[LundKaz]

Just starting to tie my own worm harnesses . What brand of Flurocarbon and what pound test do most people prefer? I bottom bounce most of the time in Lake Erie out of Buffalo. Occasionally will use them to catch suspended walleye .

Thanks

[wildmtwalleye]

I use 12-14 lb red label seguar, but I don't fish the great lakes

[Wrktfsh]

Usually 12 lb regular seaguar

[REW]

12 lb Berkley triline works very well.

[justaguy2454]

17 lb berkley Vanish or 20 lb Pline. Been using them for years now. I go a bit heavier so the line doesn't break so easy after a nick or two.

[Ozark Bob]

I like 14 to 17 pound as it is stiffer and prevents the line from twisting and tangling as well as being tough. Any Name brand fluro line will work fine. Bob

[Bobby Winds]

Originally Posted by LundKaz

Just starting to tie my own worm harnesses . What brand of Flurocarbon and what pound test do most people prefer? I bottom bounce most of the time in Lake Erie out of Buffalo. Occasionally will use them to catch suspended walleye .

Thanks

You're fishing the exact same waters as I am........years ago I used #12 mono but now with all the zebra mussels down there, especially the rock piles you want to concentrate on I had to adjust to a heavier leader material to combat the sharp mussels from cutting my line.

I have since (many years now) use a #20 fluorocarbon line as my leader material. Don't worry too much about who makes it....go to Walmart and buy a spool of it and start making harnesses. I have tied hundreds over the years for myself, friends and family.....BTW I ONLY tie #4 Colorado Chartreuse blades on top of 5 red or orange beads now as they always work. I have had fishing partners tell me I'm crazy and should have a assortment of colors...... they too are now only use Chartreuse #4 Colorado blade.......LOL

[last chance]

for the western basin I like 15# seaguar premier works great. for the central basin where 10#+ fish are common with the occasional steelhead 20# test is the best way to go.

[BornToFish]

Greetings,

I started tying my own harnesses about five years ago. I was taught to use 17-20 pound fluorocarbon to minimize abrasion from rocks/mussels and to provide a "stiff" enough line that the clevis turns freely. This weight of fluorocarbon has worked well for me. I also happen to use Berkley Vanish fluorocarbon, mostly because it's readily available in local stores, and have been very pleased with it. I suspect the weight of the line might be more important than the brand.

Good fishing and tight lines!!

[blackeyes]

I've also been tying my own for a number of years. I use 17#, have used different popular name brands and haven't found any difference in them when it comes to harnesses.