Product Review: Gamma Fluorocarbon Line

   Description: Gamma Technology's Edge Fluorocarbon is made using a very unique process which actually changes the molecules of every yard of line. We reviewed line in 20, 12, and 8 pound tests.

   Review: We were very impressed with Gamma's fluorocarbon line during testing, noting the extreme toughness and zero visibility. The twenty pound test version is practically unbreakable, and is surprisingly limp. Many fluorocarbon lines are known for their stiffness, a problem which Gamma has never experienced. Also notable is the low stretch of Gamma, which provides for far better hooksets than using monofilament.

   Eight pound test Gamma performed excellently as well, and worked well on a spinning outfit. It was found to be limp enough to perform well and tough enough to handle bigger fish.

   Gamma also tended to "peel" far less than other fluorocarbons which it was compared to. Only on occasion would this occur, as compared to it happening often with other lines. The only problem experienced with Gamma's fluorocarbon lines was in regard to the twelve pound test. After a backlash, it would tend to break at the kinks. Note this only occurred with the twelve pound test, and not with the other strengths.

 

Criteria	Score
Bass caught	N/A
Innovation	4.0
Strength	4.5
Overall	4.25

The Breakdown:

    Bass caught: N/A

   Innovation: Gamma scored high in the innovative category partly based upon their unique process of making the line.

   Strength: Extremely strong. In fact, twenty pound test Gamma never broke during testing.

   Overall: A very good line. This is by far the best fluorocarbon we have ever used.

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By Brandon Shook