Features
Seaguar is considered the best monofilament manufacturer in the world today, and its Neox product is simply also the best fluorocarbon according to many specialists.
Its structure and design are based on the combination of two different layers. An inner core with high tensile strength and abrasion resistance, and a soft outer layer for enhanced glide and flexibility.
As a result, Neox boasts incredible linear resistance, as well as very high knot strength. For the same size, its abrasion resistance is quite simply exceptional, but we'll see later that the whole point of Neox is to go down in diameter...
Moreover, like most fluorocarbons, its refractive index is very close to that of water, making it as discreet as possible.
In short, the Neox combines all the features you look for when choosing the best leader for lure and bait fishing.
Obviously, quality comes at a price, and it's a little more expensive than other references on the market. However, its 50-metre packaging (and not 30-metre like other models) will give you a full season's fishing if you choose the right diameters of braid and leader and if you tie an FG knot .
Thinner leaders
The advantage of Neox is that it allows you to use thinner leaders, which means :
- Greater discretion.
- Better glide, therefore better penetration of the lure in the water, implying the use of lighter lead heads and a more natural behaviour of the lure.
In the long run, this will allow you to get a few extra hits on your outings when fishing is difficult.
The first few times you use the Neox, you may be sceptical about using such a thin leader, but with use you'll quickly be convinced of its effectiveness and durability.
The right associations
To keep your leader in place in the event of a snag, it's essential to make a good knot, of course, but also to choose consistent braid and fluorocarbon diameters.
I use PE1 braid with Neox in 23.5 and 26/100, PE1.2 braid with 26 and 28.5/100 and PE1.5 braid with 33/100.
The range
The Neox is available on the market today in 8 different sizes ranging from 16/100 to 128/100, covering all freshwater and saltwater fishing needs.
It's true that it's more expensive than its competitors, but anyone who tries it won't go back!
