The Sunline SaltiMate Small Game FC II (often designated as FC II or the 2020 matrix upgrade) is the absolute pinnacle of ultra-finesse, 100% fluorocarbon mainlines. Explicitly engineered for modern Light Rock Fishing (LRF) specialists and ultra-light freshwater anglers, this line is modified at the molecular level to be spooled directly onto your reel as a complete mainline.

The 120-meter spool features an incredibly high-value, high-accuracy 60-meter marking sticker system, allowing you to perfectly divide the line across two shallow finesse spools. Finished in a crystal-clear profile, it delivers unmatched invisibility when targeting hyper-wary predators in clear water.

Detailed Specifications

• Spool Length: 120m (includes a high-visibility sticker mark at exactly 60m)

• Color: Clear (Maximum underwater stealth)

• Material: 100% Premium Japanese Fluorocarbon

• Processing Treatment: Proprietary TRP (Triple Resin Processing) coating matrix

• Buoyancy: Fast-Sinking (Specific gravity of 1.78)

• Size & Diameter Matrix:

Key Features & Design Performance

• Ultra-Finesse Mainline Calibration: Standard hard fluorocarbons are prone to springy coils, loose loops, and line sloughing when spooled on tiny 1000 or 2000 size spinning reels. The SaltiMate Small Game FC is extruded to be incredibly soft and limp. It hugs the reel spool tightly and sits perfectly flat, eliminating the wind knots that plague lower-grade lines.

• Triple Resin Processing (TRP): Sunline applies three separate polymer resin layers to the line. This fills in microscopic surface variations to make the line rounder and slicker, maximizing casting distance with micro jig heads while drastically increasing knot-tying slickness and strength.

• The Wind-Slicing Advantage: Unlike braided line, which is light and catches crosswinds (creating a large bow in the air), this dense 1.78 specific gravity fluorocarbon cuts right through windy conditions. It tracks straight from your rod tip to your lure, letting you fish micro soft plastics effectively on blustery coastal days.

• Direct-Contact Sensitivity: Because it doesnt absorb water or sag in the wind, it acts as a direct tactical sensor. The near-zero structural stretch provides instant feedback, allowing you to feel structural changes, gravel patches, and the faintest slack-line pluck from a cautious fish.

Where & How to Use It

• Dedicated LRF (Light Rock Fishing): The ultimate choice for harbor roving and rock-hopping. It allows you to cast 0.5g to 3g jig heads, micro-jigs, and miniature resin plugs straight against concrete pier pilings, iron structures, and barnacles with total structural confidence.

• Estuary Mudflats & Shallow Sight Games: Ideal for fishing clear, shallow channels on bright days. The clear line eliminates any shadow or visual track that could spook highly sensitive fish patrolling the margins.

• Freshwater Stream & Canal Finesse: Devastating for wild stream trout, canal perch, and chub. It provides total visual stealth when working dropshot rigs, micro Ned rigs, or tiny soft creature baits in highly pressured waters.

Pro Tip

The 60m Finesse Partition: Most ultra-light LRF or finesse spinning reels feature incredibly shallow spools designed to hold minimal line. Do not pack all 120m onto a single reel spool unless you absolutely need the distance. Use the built-in 60m marker sticker. Cut the line at the 60m mark, and use a cheap monofilament backing to fill your spool to the lip before top-shotting the 60m of Small Game FC. This keeps your line tracking perfectly near the spool lip for maximum casting distance, while saving the remaining 60m as a brand-new top-shot for down the line.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does this line differ from Sunlines Small Game SV-1 leader?

The Small Game SV-1 is a highly specialized leader material that features a patented pink coloration designed to drop out of the visual spectrum underwater while remaining visible to the angler above. The SaltiMate Small Game FC is a dedicated crystal-clear mainline, extruded to be significantly softer and more manageable so it can be spooled completely across spinning reels without looping or twisting.

Do I need to use a leader with this line?

No. Because the entire mainline is premium 100% fluorocarbon, it already possesses maximum underwater invisibility and high abrasion resistance. You can tie your micro jig head, clips, or dropshot hooks directly to the mainline, eliminating the need to tie braid-to-leader friction knots on a cold beach.

How does it handle memory over long periods?

Because it is treated with Triple Resin Processing, its memory retention is incredibly low for a fluorocarbon line. However, sitting coiled tightly on a small spool for weeks can cause mild storage loops. Before your first cast of the day, simply pull off your working length, hold the line firm between your hands, and apply a gentle horizontal stretch for a few seconds. This instantly relaxes the line and ensures flawless casting performance.