Choose Your Line
Written By: Ricky Bedwell
One of the things that i believe confuses alot of anglers is the question that almost everybody ask. What line do i need to use? I hope that the following atricle i have written helps you in some way to make your own choices, and make the right ones. I personally have used all three kinds as I am sure you have to. But maybe you need a little more understanding on why people choose the types they do. If you have any questions let me know, send me a e-mail to bedwell@teamm3d.com . I will get back to you as soon as possible. Thanks for taking the time to read my article hope you enjoy it.
Braid
Braided fishing lines have become very popular. They work well and are extremely strong. They do have some drawbacks.
1) Braided fishing lines are very strong, tough line that is very abrasion resistant. This line is so strong that you have trouble breaking it when you get hung up. A fish is very unlikely to break it.
2) Braids are visible in the water. For that reason many fishermen do not like to use it in clear water. It may spook the fish, especially when using finesse baits where you are trying to entice a fish to bite.
3) Some folks say braids will cut into rod guides on inexpensive guides. If you use it you should make sure your rod can handle it.
4) They have very little stretch so it is possible to pull the bait away from a fish. And you must have drag set so a fish does not rip the hooks out of its mouth if it makes a strong run right at the boat.
Don't be discouraged Braided line is good for several applications as follows.
1) Braids have a very small diameter.
2) Braids are very limp and don't have any memory.
3) They float so they are good for top water baits, but You can even break your rod because of the lack of stretch if you set the hook too hard.
4) Cutting braids can be tough. Most fishermen that use them carry scissors to cut them since clippers don't work very well.
5) Do to there abrasion resistance they are very good when fishing harsh enviroments.
Fluorocarbon
The Basics of Fluoro are pretty simple
1) Fluorocarbon is a polymer that’s nearly invisible in water.
2) It is inert, so it resists deterioration by sunlight, And it doesn’t absorb water.
3) Fluorocarbon offers advantages in clear-water situations where fish are heavily pressured or slow to bite.
4) Added density makes fluorocarbon very abrasion-resistant, so it’s ideal for rough conditions.
5) And because fluorocarbon stretches slower, it’s much more sensitive.
6) The Trilene knot is the best to use with this type line. Make all 5 wraps when tying the knot, and excessively wet the line before cinching the knot to prevent line weakening.
Monofilament
One of the most popular lines on the market today.
1) Monofilament products remain popular, accounting for more than two-thirds of all fishing lines sold.
2) As the name suggests, this is a single-component product. It is formed through an extrusion process in which molten plastic is formed into a strand through a die. This process is relatively inexpensive, producing a less costly product–that being the main reason monos are so widely popular.
3) But it’s important to remember cheaper brands of monofilament usually don’t receive the quality-control attention in the finishing process that premium-grade lines receive. As a result, they may not offer the correct blend of tensile strength, limpness, abrasion resistance, and knot strength characteristic of more expensive brands of monos. In other words, you get what you pay for, so “buyer beware.”
4) If you decide to use monofilament, try several name brands and find one you come to know and trust.