EPISODE · Mar 6, 2026 · 17 MIN
Berkley’s “#1 Fluoro” Claim—Legit? My Real World GinClear Test
from Catch More Bass — Bass Fishing Podcast · host Tom Redington
Berkley is swinging at the top of the fluorocarbon market with GinClear—and that’s a big claim. In this episode I explain why I normally hate testing new fishing line (the downside is huge), then walk through what I saw after months of fishing Berkley GinClear fluorocarbon around docks, timber, and heavy cover. We break down the two “lanes” most fluorocarbon lives in—easy casting/low memory vs abrasion resistance/toughness—and where GinClear actually lands on that spectrum. I also share why the handling stood out enough that I started upsizing pound test for more control and fewer breakoffs, plus when I’d still reach for a true “tank” line in extreme abrasion situations. If you’re wondering whether GinClear is a real upgrade or just a new label, this is the honest scorecard and decision process I use. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/78kVIrRC5dA Follow Catch More Bass — new episodes every Monday at 2 PM CT. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLJHIrTVplvfzK7I8FEog0BXmrt83Yc3T Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catch-more-bass/id1842586566 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QGQyLEtWoErDF6vD7igy3 Follow Tom: IG @TomRedingtonFishing
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