| Date: | Sept 27 2016 |
| Product type: | Fishing line |
| Manufacturer: | Lake Fork Trophy Lures |
| Reviewer: | Jamie Wilson |
As anglers we are very lucky to have super advanced modern technologies at our disposal, one such advancement definitely being fishing line. A fine example of this modern evolution is fluorocarbon coated copolymer (inner core) hybrid line. This marriage of materials in a fishing line gives us yet another choice, which exhibits key attributes and performance qualities found in both line types rolled into one. Recently, I had the opportunity to field test Lake Fork Trophy Lures Para Helium FluoroHybrid FH and I was not disappointed in its performance.
| (Lake Fork Trophy Lures Para Helium FluoroHybrid FH) Specifications | |
| Type | Fishing Line |
| Material | Fluorocarbon/Copolymer (inner core) Hybrid |
| Colors | Clear |
| Origin | Texas, USA |
| MSRP | $18.99 US funds/10lb, price varies according to test strength |
The key variables here are the properties of this line that sets this hybrid apart from monofilament, 100% fluorocarbon and strait copolymer. Having the castability of monofilament and the abrasion resistance of fluorocarbon while maintaining sensitivity, manageability and knot strength of copolymer makes for a well-rounded fishing line. Lake Fork Trophy Lures’ version has all of these attributes in equal parts. From its ultra-smooth castability and low stretch to its very sensitive feel coupled with very low memory and impeccable knot strength/durability, FluorHybrid FH Para Helium get top honors from me. Also, this line has low-vis properties as well which, I would assume is difficult to achieve in a copolymer inner core/fluoro coated line so top marks to the designers once again.
| Castability(1-5) | Stretch
(1-5) |
Sensitivity (1-5) | Memory/
Manageability (1-5) |
Durability/Knot Strength (1-5) | Total | Possible | Rating (10 being highest ) |
| 5 | 4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5 | 23 | 25 | 9 |
Para Helium FluorHybrid FH is near perfect in both consistency and design/ergonomics as it performs very smoothly while maintaining the low-vis, light refraction of a fluorocarbon with very little line twists and memory which is indicative of copolymer lines. Well designed and engineered for sure. Also, the range of test strengths is fantastic with 5, 7, 10, 14, 20, 22, 25lb tests available.
| Consistency
(1-5) |
Design/
Ergonomics |
Range of lb tests (1-5) | Total | Possible | Rating (10 being highest ) |
| 4.5 | 4.5 | 5 | 14 | 15 | 9.5 |
This particular line type is very well rounded and has all of the design and performance qualities of both fluorocarbon and copolymer. For me, Lake Fork Trophy Lures Para Helium shines for reaction style baits such as crankbaits and jerkbaits. I trust its low memory, even as a mainline on a spinning reel which I wouldn’t normally do with fluorocarbon. (I would still favor a baitcasting reel) Also, I wouldn’t hesitate to actually use Para Helium as a leader material coupled with braided line for suspending baits as it does not sink like a pure fluorocarbon due to its copolymer inner core. The extra little stretch acts as a shock absorber while its fluorocarbon coating protects against potential damage from rocks, submerged timber and zebra/quagga muscles. If I was to use FluoroHybrid FH as a mainline, I would pair it with a fast action rod for light jigs/worms or a medium/fast rod for jerkbaits/crankbaits to maximize its performance.
| (Lake Fork Trophy Lures FluoroHybrid FH)Collective Final Rating | ||
| Construction/Quality | 9 | |
| Performance | 9.5 | |
| Design/Ergonomics | 9.5 | |
| Price | 8.5 | |
| Application | 10 | |
| Total Score | 46.5 | |
| Ratings Key: 1 = terrible : 2 = poor : 3 = lacking : 4 = sub par : 5 = mediocre : 6 = fair : 7 = good : 8 = great : 9 = excellent : 10 = MUST HAVE | ||
Long smooth accurate casts, sensitivity, superior knot strength coupled with its higher than normal manageability make Lake Fork Trophy Lures Para Helium FluoroHybrid FH a high-end addition to any anglers arsenal. I mean, the connection between you and your lure must be trustworthy and really, its overall performance should never be called into question. This line satisfies all of that for me. Para Helium also boasts smaller line diameter than its competitors while being packaged in a 240yrd spool. It is extremely limp, strong and manageable so no complaints here, good job to my friends from Lake Fork Trophy Lures.
Bottom bounced this lipless crankbait with 10lb Para Helium FlouroHybrid FH with obvious results
Jamie Wilson- Lead Writer/Editor Exist To Fish Canada
