I finally decided to try fluorcarbon line, so I went to the local Walmart (closest place to buy line within 50 miles) and purchased some 14 or 15 pound test Berkley Vanish, 250 yds for about $11, fished it and caught a two pounder without any problem. That was the only fish of the short day. It felt really good so I thought I would buy a 1000 yd spool to put on a couple more reels but couldn't decide what brand to get. I decided to test what I had, in the back yard, before I bought more. The line, not the knot, broke on 15# line at 7,9, and 11 pounds, roughly. I tied on mono 14# and it didn't brake at 15#. I'd like to make the transition to FC but not at the risk of loosing fish or tackle, do I really need to step up two sizes to keep the strength? Does anyone use Seaguars?