{"product_id":"thinking-anglers-ftx-fluorocarbon-mainline","title":"Thinking Anglers FTX Fluorocarbon Mainline","description":"\u003cp\u003eFTX is a pure fluorocarbon mainline in a mist grey tint. Fluorocarbon carries a high molecular density, so it is heavy enough to sink unaided and settle down across the lakebed from tip to terminal rather than hanging in the water column.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClear fluorocarbon has one weak spot — it glows in daylight as soon as it collects particulate, and that shows badly anywhere the line is held up off the bottom by thick weed or a steep-sided feature. The tint absorbs much of that light and keeps FTX subdued in exactly those situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStretch is low, so drops come back crisp and positive when you are being fussy about hookbait placement. It does not absorb water and UV does not affect it, so a spool goes on working for several seasons where a copolymer wants changing annually. It also gives you an option on waters where braided mainlines are prohibited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich spool?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e14lb (0.35mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e – the finer of the two. Open water and clean gravel, where casting range matters more than abrasion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16lb (0.37mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e – two hundredths thicker, for weed, bars and anything with an edge on it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e200m\u003c\/strong\u003e – one reel's worth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e600m\u003c\/strong\u003e – marked at 200m, 300m and 400m, so it splits across two or three reels without measuring anything.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e100% fluorocarbon, mist grey tint\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e14lb – 0.35mm · 16lb – 0.37mm (7.26kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLevel wound 200m and 600m spools\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e600m spools carry line markers at 200m, 300m and 400m\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSinks unaided, unaffected by UV, does not absorb water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnots and loading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA five-turn grinner, a two-turn tucked blood or a figure-of-eight loop all hold well in it. Before loading, stand the spool in a bucket of lukewarm water for a few moments to lubricate the line, then let it spin catherine-wheel style while you pinch the line above the reel to keep tension steady.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thinking Anglers","offers":[{"title":"14lb \/ 200m","offer_id":64086746071417,"sku":"TAFT142","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"14lb \/ 600m","offer_id":64086746104185,"sku":"TAFT146","price":79.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"16lb \/ 200m","offer_id":64086746136953,"sku":"TAFT162","price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"16lb \/ 600m","offer_id":64086746169721,"sku":"TAFT166","price":84.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/9905\/5225\/files\/ta-ftx-fluorocarbon-mainline.jpg?v=1785244986","url":"https:\/\/tackleclub.co.uk\/products\/thinking-anglers-ftx-fluorocarbon-mainline","provider":"tackleclub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}