You guys are all funny.

Anyways field trials, day #2. After making some corrections with how I was using the hydrofloat (HF), I have to say I had no problems with it at all. I respooled the line onto a size 4000 reel. I Changed over to Halo #8 pound leaders. During the transfer from the 2500 spinning reels to the 4000 size there was no further flaking of the outer coat.

My impression was that the casting distance improved. Almost like the line needed an hour or two to really 'break in'. It probably had an equal amount to do with the larger spool size making it easier for the line to come off during the cast. After changing leader material to something I knew would break before the HF did, I had no further issues with fraying.

Just out of curiosity we even drowned the line for a while by backbouncing with it, and then rerigged the floats after about 30 minutes. The line never lost it's ability to float.

After getting a bit more familiar with HF, I will change it's grade to a "B". If you get frustrated with braids knotting up on your reel, or tip wrapping I'd seriously give this line a try. Knots did not slip like some braided lines.

Do expect the initial flaking when spooling. Do not use leader material on the 20 pound HF that is stronger than 12 pound. I'd reccommend going with 8-10 pound leaders.

I was generally pleased with how it performed.

Vince