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need some advice?
Speak to one of our fishing and outdoor gear headsHere at Fishing Tackle Shop we realise that many anglers are just beginner to intermediate anglers and as such may get confused by the large array of fishing lines for sale. We have developed this handy guide that will go into detail on the main types of lines we sell as well as provide you with some handy suggestions on what size line you should look at purchasing.
Types of Fishing Line for sale
There are three main types of fishing lines that we sell which are braid or super lines, monofilament line and fluorocarbon. Each has its purpose.
Braid or Superline
Has been around for some time now but in recent years became our biggest selling type of fishing line and there are some very good reasons for this. Below we will point out some of the greatest advantages as well as discuss some of the cons of using braid when fishing.
Main Benefits of braid
So, what are the main cons of using braid. Depending on the reel, backing should be used as braid doesn’t grip to the spool very well. Using a bit of mono for backing will solve this, or check to see if your reel has a rubber super line ring on the spool in which case no backing is required (some of the newer reels in the market place come with superline rubber rings).
Braid can be quite pricey compared to mono.
Braid whilst sensitive doesn’t have a lot of shock resistance due to the near zero stretch. We recommend solving this issue using mono shock leader or fluorocarbon leader at the front end of your line.
Braid is susceptible to wind knots on the cast if not wound on to the spool tight. It’s best to manually close the bail arm on your spin reel rather than use auto bail as the first turn can create loose line that can translate to wind knots on a cast.
If you are used to old school basic fishing knots, you may need to learn a few new knots. Backing to braid or leader to braid knots such as Double uni knot, slim beauty, albright or FG knot is a couple of fishing line knots that you should research and practice when joining two lines together. For tying braid direct to your terminal tackle (whilst we don’t recommend it and suggest you use a leader) try a palmer knot or Berkley braid knot.
Types of Braid
There is a couple of types of braid on the market and we will go into a little detail about each below.
Mono is a traditional line that has been around for decades before the evolution of braid. Whilst it is no longer as popular as it once was, it still has its purpose for certain fishing scenarios.
Firstly, I guess we better explain what monofilament line is. Often referred to as mono for short, this line is based on a single stand process usually constructed of materials blended from nylon and other co-polymers.
Main benefits of Mono
So, what are the main cons of Monofilament fishing line
As monofilament lines stretch, they are not overly sensitive compared to the modern braided fishing lines. So, if your finesse fishing and want to enhance your ability to detect bites and structure better then we suggest fishing with a braid or super line.
You can’t fit as much line on your reel. Monofilament line is thicker than braid. If you are after a very generous line capacity on your fishing reel then mono may not be your best choice.
Mono can weaken and degrade with exposure to the elements especially UV sun light. Be sure to store your rods when not in use at home some place that is not exposed to direct sun. We also suggest changing your line around once every 12 months to ensure your line is closer to its optimum.
Most anglers these days, especially with the evolution of braid are using leaders, and the best material to use is fluorocarbon. Why? Well its refractive index is at the same level as water. So, what does that mean? It means that once fluorocarbon line hits water it becomes invisible compared to monofilament or braid that may take metres before its visibility diminishes. Fluorocarbon is stiff and hence favoured for leader material. However, there are some slightly softer varieties available which can be used as main lines. A couple of examples include Berkley Vanish main line 250yd spools and Sunline FC Sniper as a couple of prime examples.
Main benefits of Fluorocarbon Fishing Line
So, what are the main cons of fluorocarbon
There is no doubt that fluorocarbon is the best choice for most anglers as a leader as it has much better attributes compared to any other line. However due to its stiffness its generally less manageable than mono and not suitable as a normal main line. A couple of brands have developed a slightly softer version such as Berkley Vanish Main Line and Sunline FC Sniper though. So, if you do want to use fluorocarbon as a main line check these 2 brands out.
Shock strength is not as great as mono due to its lower stretch ability. However, you can set your drag slightly lower to help compensate for this if you are having dramas with your hook set and ability to keep the fish connected.
Knot strength is generally not quite as good when compared to mono. We recommend tying your knots well and wet the knot in your mouth prior to fully tightening.
It all depends on what you are fishing for and where you are fishing. Areas and situations can differ, if you can grab some local knowledge, this would be quite beneficial. However, as a basic general guide we have put together a summary of line class recommendations which are composed of our biggest selling classes for the situations discussed below.
Our above basic recommendations are for main line. We suggest purchasing and using a leader as well, such as fluorocarbon. If using fluorocarbon as mentioned earlier, often you can go a lot heavier than the line class you are using as fluorocarbon is invisible under water and it is often good to do so particularly when there is a quite a bit of abrasive structure around. For example, if you choose to fish in the lake with 6lb line for flathead you may want to use a heaver leader such as 10-12lb or off the rocks using 15lb line you may wish to use a 40lb leader. It really is up to you how heavy you wish to fish leader wise but if you are unsure on where to start, get in touch with us and we will help you with our best recommendation.
Fishing Line Summary
Thanks for taking the time to read our article on fishing line. We hope you our article was of benefit and you got some great tips to take away and apply to your fishing styles. Check out the range of fishing line for sale in our online store and if you need further assistance in picking one, simply get in touch with us and our team will be glad to assist you with any questions you have about fishing line.
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