P-Line Floroclear Clear Fishing Line

Choosing the right fishing line for still water trout matters more than most anglers realize. Pure fluorocarbon is nearly invisible underwater which is a real advantage in clear still water, but it is stiff and harder to manage. Straight monofilament is easier to work with and more abrasion resistant but fish can see it. P-Line Floroclear is a fluorocarbon-coated copolymer that splits the difference — you get the low visibility of fluorocarbon with the manageability and abrasion resistance of mono. I use the 4 lb test for bank fishing and it handles all my still water trout rigs without issue. One honest downside is the price — it runs a little higher than standard mono. But for clear water where line visibility can make the difference between getting bit and getting ignored, it is worth it. Over 4,000 Amazon reviews at 4.6 stars backs that up.