Guide to Fishing Lines

Kinds of Fishing Lines include the following:

Monofilament Fishing Lines

Monofilament is a polymetric by-product of crude oil processing.

A monofilament fishing line is a single strand of nylon. It is a single-component molten plastic formed into a strand. A premium grade nylon monofilament line is high quality and more abrasion-resistant. It is also more expensive than a regular monofilament line.

Co-filament Fishing Lines

A co-filament line is also made of nylon, but it has an inner and outer wrap for added resistance to wear and tear. It keeps the line’s sensitivity, while adding strength and durability.

Fused Fishing Lines

A fused line consists of many layers of microfilaments spun together with polyethylene fibers. It is an ultra-thin strand of line that is superior in strength and sensitivity. It has good abrasion resistance. It is easy to cast.

Braided Fishing Lines

Braided line consists of intertwined strands of nylon that produce a multifilament line called Dracon. However, Dracon has poor knot strength, little stretch, and low abrasion resistance. It is mainly used as a backing material for fly fishing reels.

Fluorocarbon Fishing Lines

A fluorocarbon line is made of a polymer of fluorine bonded to carbon. Among all the other fishing lines, it comes closest to the refractive index of water, making it almost invisible. It is especially ideal in clear water. It is not affected by the sun’s UV rays. It does not absorb water unlike a monofilament line. It does not float, making it sink faster and deeper. It has a low stretch.

Color:  For fishing in daytime or in clear waters, choose a clear fluorocarbon line, as it proves to be almost undetectable. In stained or muddy water, choose a brown fishing line. Get a moss green fishing line for fishing in waters with vegetation. If you want to see your line above the surface, choose a clear blue fluorescent line or a high visibility gold line.   

Durability:  Get a fishing line sold in stores offering high volume sales. This is because a fishing line easily deteriorates when exposed to heat and light for a long time. It does not have an expiration date stamped on it, so your only assurance of its quality is the high turnover of a store’s inventory.     

Rating:  Choose a fishing line that has passed the breaking strength and abrasion test of the International Game Fish Association or IGFA.

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