Scientific 135474 Fluorocarbon Line Review
Our verdict
The Scientific 135474 costs $14.77 and holds a 4.6 star average across 432 reviews, with 300 or more bought last month, the strongest recent purchase volume of any single line in this comparison. Its 5X line weight rating points to fine diameter tippet use rather than standard leader duty.
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Anglers who need a fine 5X diameter fluorocarbon line, likely for tippet or light leader work, in a clear color, and who want a product with recent purchase activity of 300 or more units bought last month backing up its rating.
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Skip it if you need a standard leader spool measured in yards, since this listing's length fields read 13 inches and 98.42 feet, an unusual combination that makes exact usable line length harder to pin down than on other listings.
- Material Fluorocarbon
- Length 13 Inches
- Line Weight 5X
- Size 5X
- Color Clear
- Pieces 98.42 Feet
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 432 owner ratings
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Popularity2.3/5
432 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other fishing gear and tackle we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
A fly angler tying on a fine tippet section for spooky fish in clear water is the natural buyer for something like the Scientific 135474, given its 5X line weight designation. That sizing points toward tippet or light leader material rather than a standard mainline spool.
At $14.77, the listing shows a clear color and a material field confirmed as fluorocarbon. Where the listing gets confusing is length: one field reads 13 inches, while a separate pieces field reads 98.42 feet. Those numbers do not describe the same measurement, so buyers should not assume 13 inches is the total line length on the spool. Amazon shows a 4.6 star average across 432 reviews, with 300 or more units bought last month.
Against the other fluorocarbon lines in this comparison, the rating of 4.6 matches the P-Line FCCF-2, Berkley VPS8-15, and TrikFish 25FLS03001, all of which also sit at 4.6 stars. But the Scientific 135474's bought last month figure of 300 or more beats the TrikFish's 100 or more, though it trails the Berkley's 700 or more. At $14.77, it is also the most expensive line in this particular set, running higher than the $8.99, $7.87, and $11.34 price points of the other three.
Pros
- 4.6 star average across 432 reviews
- 300 or more bought last month, higher recent purchase volume than the TrikFish 25FLS03001's 100 or more
- Clear color for low visibility presentation
- Material confirmed as fluorocarbon on the spec sheet
- 5X sizing for fine diameter applications
Cons
- At $14.77 it is the most expensive line in this comparison
- Length fields are inconsistent, listing 13 inches separately from a 98.42 feet pieces figure
- Bought last month of 300 or more still trails the Berkley VPS8-15's 700 or more
- 432 reviews is a smaller sample than the 4,000 and 6,718 reviews behind the cheaper alternatives
Specifications
| Material | Fluorocarbon |
|---|---|
| Length | 13 Inches |
| Line Weight | 5X |
| Size | 5X |
| Color | Clear |
| Pieces | 98.42 Feet |
Performance notes
The 5X line weight designation on this listing is a fine diameter rating, the kind used for delicate presentations rather than for heavy leader duty, which lines up with a clear color built to stay inconspicuous in the water. Where the spec sheet gets harder to use for planning a purchase is length: one field lists 13 inches while the pieces field lists 98.42 feet, and those two numbers cannot both describe the same physical length of line. Anyone trying to figure out exactly how much usable line comes on this spool should treat the 98.42 feet figure as the more useful reference point, since 13 inches is too short to be a standalone fishing line length. At $14.77, this is priced as a specialty fine-diameter product rather than a bulk mainline spool, which fits the 5X sizing more than it fits a general purpose line.
What buyers say
A 4.6 star average across 432 reviews puts this line in step with the P-Line FCCF-2, Berkley VPS8-15, and TrikFish 25FLS03001, which all land at the same 4.6 rating. What separates it is the bought last month figure of 300 or more, which is triple the TrikFish's 100 or more, even though it still falls short of the Berkley's 700 or more. A 432 review count is modest next to the thousands behind the P-Line and Berkley listings, but paired with strong recent purchase volume, it suggests a smaller but actively buying customer base rather than a stale listing coasting on old reviews.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the 5X line weight rating mean on this spool?
The spec sheet lists 5X as the line weight, a fine diameter sizing more typical of tippet or light leader material than a standard mainline. That makes this product better suited to delicate presentations than to heavy duty leader work.
Why do the length numbers on this listing look inconsistent?
The listing shows a 13 inch length field and a separate pieces field of 98.42 feet. Those two figures do not describe the same measurement, so buyers should treat the 98.42 feet figure as the more reliable read on how much line comes on the spool.
How does buyer demand for this line compare to the alternatives?
Bought last month sits at 300 or more, ahead of the TrikFish 25FLS03001's 100 or more but behind the Berkley VPS8-15's 700 or more. Combined with a 4.6 star average across 432 reviews, that points to solid, active demand even with a smaller total review count.