| There are so many lines on the market today it may | | | | higher in the water. Also, due to the slick nature of |
| seem impossible to figure out which is best for you | | | | this line, knots can slip as well as the line on the spool. |
| to use without forking over a fortune to figure it out. | | | | There are remedies to these problems, both |
| Here is some information about your current choices | | | | homespun and by the manufactures, but not all work. |
| and some characteristics to help you decide. | | | | Manufactures have even invented special knots to |
| Monofilament line has been the most popular line for | | | | combat the bad press on these lines. It is also very |
| years due to its versatility and low cost compared to | | | | hard to cut without a sharp knife or scissors and can |
| the other lines. This line works very well on spinning | | | | be brutal on hands and equipment.. |
| reels and casts small weights well also. It is very | | | | Braided lines are much like fused lines in |
| flexible and stretchy allowing it to spool very well. | | | | characteristics. This is the strongest line of the |
| Also, this stretchy trait can be a benefit should you | | | | choices detailed in this article. The small diameter of |
| get into a larger fish than anticipated. You can slow | | | | the line has tremendous strength with no stretch for |
| play a fish if you need and bring in a catch much | | | | great sensitivity. Again slipping is a problem for both |
| larger than the pound rating of the line by several | | | | the knots and on the spool. This line can also fray as |
| fold. | | | | it is susceptible to wear. It is also hard on hands and |
| Fluorocarbon line extremely popular due to the fact | | | | equipment and very hard to cut or break when |
| that its refractive index is so close to water that is | | | | snagged. |
| almost disappears. In clear water with a shy bite, this | | | | Nothing is like getting it in your own hands and trying |
| line is king. However, this line can be difficult to | | | | it for yourself, but hopefully this information can help |
| manage on a spinning reel due to its resistance to line | | | | you to start down the right road for you. What |
| twist. Anything over an 8lb test is not recommended | | | | works for your water and setup will not work for |
| by most anglers. It does lay well on baitcasters for | | | | the next guy. Go ahead and listen to all the advice |
| these heavier lines | | | | out there but don't be bullied into doing what |
| Fused lines are super strong with a very small | | | | everyone else thinks you should do and just trust |
| diameter. An 8lb test Fireline has the same diameter | | | | your gut. It knows best. 5 million doughnut shops |
| of a 4lb. These lines are very sensitive due to their | | | | can't be wrong. |
| lack of stretch. This line floats and will keep your bait | | | | |