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Berkley GINCLEAR Fluorocarbon
Berkley GINCLEAR Fluorocarbon
Diameter chart, reel capacity & backing guide
GINCLEAR is Berkley's fluorocarbon for main-line use or a shock leader on braid. Berkley emphasizes handling and level-wound packaging. This guide uses the exact US variant diameters and package lengths, so the line's role and strength stay clear when planning a fill.
- Construction
- 100% fluorocarbon; level-wound retail spool
- Listed strengths
- 4-25 lb
- Line type
- Fluorocarbon main line
Is GINCLEAR right for your setup?
Consider GINCLEAR when fluorocarbon fits your presentation and you want to compare a full fill with a shorter working section over backing. Berkley's handling claims do not make every diameter suitable for a small spinning spool. Match the tackle and fishing conditions before using the capacity number to choose a package.
Berkley GINCLEAR diameter chart
Berkley US assigned filler/bulk variant specifications. Millimeters are converted from the published inch diameters.
| Strength | Inches | mm | Spools (yd) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lb | 0.007 | 0.1778 | 200 |
| 6 lb | 0.008 | 0.2032 | 200, 2000 |
| 8 lb | 0.009 | 0.2286 | 200, 2000 |
| 10 lb | 0.010 | 0.254 | 200, 2000 |
| 12 lb | 0.011 | 0.2794 | 200, 2000 |
| 15 lb | 0.013 | 0.3302 | 200, 2000 |
| 17 lb | 0.015 | 0.381 | 200, 2000 |
| 20 lb | 0.016 | 0.4064 | 200, 2000 |
| 25 lb | 0.017 | 0.4318 | 200, 2000 |
Choosing your GINCLEAR strength
The 8 lb entry is .009 inch and 10 lb is .010 inch. Those values should not be replaced with a generic fluorocarbon chart. A small change in physical diameter can change the amount that fits noticeably.
The step from 15 lb to 17 lb goes from .013 to .015 inch in the US listing. That is a larger diameter change than the pound-test labels alone suggest. Recalculate before copying a previous spooling plan.
If GINCLEAR is only the shock leader on a braided setup, use the braid as the main line. The leader strength does not determine the full-spool braid capacity.
This is a specification-based setup guide, not a hands-on GINCLEAR performance test.
Want a guided recommendation?
Continue in the Setup WizardBacking, working line & leaders
Check filler versus bulk
The 200-yard filler range includes 4-25 lb. The assigned 2,000-yard bulk range starts at 6 lb. Confirm the package associated with the strength you select.
Level-wound packaging is not automatic line lay
The line still needs to be wound onto your reel under suitable tension. Check for loose wraps, twist, or damage and follow the reel manufacturer's recommended fill level.
Keep usable length above the knot
A backing plan can reduce how much GINCLEAR is used on each fill. Leave enough working line for normal casts, fish runs, and reties, with the connection below that working section.
GINCLEAR questions, answered
Berkley lists both uses. Select it as the calculator's main line only when it is filling the working portion of the reel; a short leader on braid is a different arrangement.
Where do the millimeter values come from?The US source used here provides inch diameters. The millimeter column is converted from those inch values and is not presented as a separately published measurement.
Will one 200-yard package be enough?Compare it with the selected reel's calculated full capacity or your planned working section. If the package is short, change the plan deliberately rather than stopping unexpectedly halfway through a full fill.
Specifications & sources
Specifications checked 2026-09-13. Inch diameters from assigned manufacturer variants. Millimeters converted from inches. Check the actual package when buying older or imported stock. Product imagery identifies the model, not every selectable strength.
Calculations use the catalog's listed inch diameters. Published inch and millimeter values may differ slightly because of rounding.
- Official Berkley GINCLEAR specifications 1 Manufacturer material, strength, diameter, and package evidence.
- Official Berkley GINCLEAR specifications 2 Manufacturer material, strength, diameter, and package evidence.
Berkley GINCLEAR Fluorocarbon
Diameter chart, reel capacity & backing guide
GINCLEAR is Berkley's fluorocarbon for main-line use or a shock leader on braid. Berkley emphasizes handling and level-wound packaging. This guide uses the exact US variant diameters and package lengths, so the line's role and strength stay clear when planning a fill.
- Construction
- 100% fluorocarbon; level-wound retail spool
- Listed strengths
- 4-25 lb
- Line type
- Fluorocarbon main line
Is GINCLEAR right for your setup?
Consider GINCLEAR when fluorocarbon fits your presentation and you want to compare a full fill with a shorter working section over backing. Berkley's handling claims do not make every diameter suitable for a small spinning spool. Match the tackle and fishing conditions before using the capacity number to choose a package.
Berkley GINCLEAR diameter chart
Berkley US assigned filler/bulk variant specifications. Millimeters are converted from the published inch diameters.
| Strength | Inches | mm | Spools (yd) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lb | 0.007 | 0.1778 | 200 |
| 6 lb | 0.008 | 0.2032 | 200, 2000 |
| 8 lb | 0.009 | 0.2286 | 200, 2000 |
| 10 lb | 0.010 | 0.254 | 200, 2000 |
| 12 lb | 0.011 | 0.2794 | 200, 2000 |
| 15 lb | 0.013 | 0.3302 | 200, 2000 |
| 17 lb | 0.015 | 0.381 | 200, 2000 |
| 20 lb | 0.016 | 0.4064 | 200, 2000 |
| 25 lb | 0.017 | 0.4318 | 200, 2000 |
Choosing your GINCLEAR strength
The 8 lb entry is .009 inch and 10 lb is .010 inch. Those values should not be replaced with a generic fluorocarbon chart. A small change in physical diameter can change the amount that fits noticeably.
The step from 15 lb to 17 lb goes from .013 to .015 inch in the US listing. That is a larger diameter change than the pound-test labels alone suggest. Recalculate before copying a previous spooling plan.
If GINCLEAR is only the shock leader on a braided setup, use the braid as the main line. The leader strength does not determine the full-spool braid capacity.
This is a specification-based setup guide, not a hands-on GINCLEAR performance test.
Want a guided recommendation?
Continue in the Setup WizardBacking, working line & leaders
Check filler versus bulk
The 200-yard filler range includes 4-25 lb. The assigned 2,000-yard bulk range starts at 6 lb. Confirm the package associated with the strength you select.
Level-wound packaging is not automatic line lay
The line still needs to be wound onto your reel under suitable tension. Check for loose wraps, twist, or damage and follow the reel manufacturer's recommended fill level.
Keep usable length above the knot
A backing plan can reduce how much GINCLEAR is used on each fill. Leave enough working line for normal casts, fish runs, and reties, with the connection below that working section.
GINCLEAR questions, answered
Berkley lists both uses. Select it as the calculator's main line only when it is filling the working portion of the reel; a short leader on braid is a different arrangement.
Where do the millimeter values come from?The US source used here provides inch diameters. The millimeter column is converted from those inch values and is not presented as a separately published measurement.
Will one 200-yard package be enough?Compare it with the selected reel's calculated full capacity or your planned working section. If the package is short, change the plan deliberately rather than stopping unexpectedly halfway through a full fill.
Specifications & sources
Specifications checked 2026-09-13. Inch diameters from assigned manufacturer variants. Millimeters converted from inches. Check the actual package when buying older or imported stock. Product imagery identifies the model, not every selectable strength.
Calculations use the catalog's listed inch diameters. Published inch and millimeter values may differ slightly because of rounding.
- Official Berkley GINCLEAR specifications 1 Manufacturer material, strength, diameter, and package evidence.
- Official Berkley GINCLEAR specifications 2 Manufacturer material, strength, diameter, and package evidence.