Fluorocarbon fishing line

[BeastMan]

Was hoping for a little discussion/feedback on the fluorocarbon lines. The type of fishing I do (for the most part) requires me to have an 18-24 inch leader under a cork. I've always just gone with a 20-25 lb mono. I'm the type that doesn't get caught up in hype. I've caught plenty of fish on a $100 rod and reel and monofilament line & leaders. The last few guides trips Ive been on all used flouro leaders.

The breaking point for me is that I've usually just bought the tie-on bottom rigs & cork w/leades where you just clip on a hook. It's pretty dang easy. This summer I lost a handful of fish from the metal fastening piece breaking. Not the line or leader. It has pissed me off enough to start making all my own leader setups. I bought Berkley Vanish 25lb flouro leader line.

My main question is should I really expect more success? I know many bass guys are spooling with flouro exclusively now. Is it getting that many more bites?

I've always treated fishing equipment like golf clubs. A shitty golfer isn't going to hit it well if his irons cost $300 or $3k.