Berkley Vanish

Used Berkley Vanish 2lb test over the weekend as tippet. At a diameter of .006 it is equal to 5x. Worked well for me all day with the exception of once. I was using a thingamabobber and had it rigged close to my double surgeons knot when setting the hook the line snapped at the indicator. I have heard of this happing with thingamabobbers but I dont know how true it is. I will continue to try this line besides that once the line seemed quite strong and definitely has a stronger breaking strenght than 2lbs.

If its labeled like most spin lines, it is prob 3-4# test, possibly more. The diameters aren't always accurate either.

If I remember I need to get a battery for my micrometer and I will post the true diameter.

The 2lb P-Line Halo fluorocarbon has a much smaller quoted diameter at 0.004in or 7X.

So did anybody ever mike out the Vanish or Halo fluoro?

I measured the vanish my mic measured it at .006. Not sure of the accuracy of it its digital, doesn't have numbers on the slide that small and has a few years of automotive use on it.

.006" would make it 5x. Like I mentioned, it probably actually tests out at more then 2#. Modern copolymer & fluoro FF tippets like Rio & Frog Hair test out at around 5# or so.

I've been using the new Berkely 12, 8 and 4 lb test Trilene fluorocarbons to step down my leaders. their diameter are .013,.011, and .007 respectively. Haven't had a problem with them yet. I am also using Vicious Fluorocarbon in 20 and 15 lbs for the butt end

Why would you use fluorocarbon in your butt section?

I am a little anal, I want everything to match.