Yup........FC stiff, stiff, stiff, it also weighs more and sinks faster.

Make any difference? Maybe.......but whose to say it isn't a better difference  ;D

Such is fishing! Why not compare apples to apples and try your bathtub experiment with some other lines? I have certainly noticed a big difference in how the balsa lures act with various line classes. With the light lines the lures look absolutely alive, like they have "spring" in their step. Plus I like the added distance I get on the cast..........a huge benefit in clear cool spring waters where big fish may be in only a few feet of water. I imagine the 832 casts a good lick as well. Your combo sounds about right though Jax if you are intent on using the 832 braid........light leaders and no-stretch braid is a bad combo, bye bye lure.

Speaking of 832........Quetikurt uses it and suggested I give it a go. pricey stuff..........I loaded up with 30 for deep diving applications such as dipsys and what not. I was not especially impressed. 30 power pro I cannot break very easily if the knot is right........30lb 832 I could break every time.

Perhaps I'm using the wrong knot. When I pass through Dalton Georgia I occasionally meet with Kurt and the challenge is already on........he is bringing his knot and I'm bringing my gloves  ;D

Hopefully I'm wrong as I did like the stuff. Maybe this old dog just needs a new trick. What knot do you use Jax?

BTW.......If you are intent on using the FC you might want to stick with the crosslock instead of the thinner fas snaps. The thin wire on the fas snap might actually "cut" the stiffer thicker FC. Just a thought.........I do like that the actual knot is positioned closer to lure though with the fas snap as opposed to the crosslock, ever think about that!

Fishing nerds  8-)........................(nerds are in lately  ;D )