Many anglers neglect the importance of the line they use when fishing. The line you choose can have a huge impact on your performance. It really is one of the most important bits of kit that we use and with so many different types on the market it is worth learning all you can about them so you can choose which line is best for your needs.
Monofilament Line
Monofilament fishing line is made from nylon, a "super polymer" that is stronger and more elastic than natural fibres. This line is made by forcing molten plastic through a die. The resulting product has high tensile strength, excellent abrasion resistance and superior knot strength and is incredibly versatile. All these qualities converge to make "mono" a favourite choice of experienced and novice fishermen alike.
Microfilament Line
Microfilament line is made from aramid and gel-spun fibres of which Kevlar is the most recognisable brand. This type of "superline" is thin and 10 times stronger than steel. Individual strands are joined in a complex braiding process that produces sensitive yet strong line. Microfilament's castability, coloration and strength make it a necessity for both freshwater fishing tackle and sea fishing tackle. Lures tend to dive deeper and because the line is thin, the line is less visible to fish. Also, it doesn't stretch and allows the angler to set the hook more easily. Finally, microfilament line facilitates longer casts. There's a variation of superline that's produced by fusing rather than braiding. In either case, microfilament line is an affordable and versatile choice.
Fluorocarbon Line
Fluorocarbon line is made from a polymer that's nearly invisible in water. This enables an extremely lifelike bait presentation. Fluorocarbon line does not adsorb water, so it won't lose it's strength plus it doesn't stretch as much as nylon line does. Fluorocarbon is very abrasion resistant and its density allows it to sink faster than nylon. fluorocarbon lines are relatively new on the market but have become very popular with anglers due to there excellent performance.
You should remember that no one type of line is perfect for all types of fish and fishing conditions. It's a simple matter to keep several types on hand in your fishing tackle box, so you're prepared for a variety of situations.
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