| Any seasoned fisherman has their own opinion on | | | | or separate, these factors contribute to the line's |
| their equipment (line, poles, bait, etc.). Many have | | | | integrity deteriorating. Most knots can be tied with |
| their favorite and swear by it. But how does one | | | | monofilament line. |
| who doesn't have that much time on the lake or | | | | Multifilament line is comparable to monofilament |
| shore, decide in a sea of fishing line, which is the | | | | line but is braided for additional strength. It does |
| best for the job? | | | | cost more than monofilament line. Palomar knots |
| Prospective fishermen must have an idea of the | | | | are one of the best knots to use with |
| fish they want to catch. This factor will normally | | | | multifilament line because of the fine braids in the |
| give an idea of the average size of the fish. | | | | line. It can be up to ten times sturdier than steel |
| Fishing lines are made thicker for the heavier fish | | | | by weight. |
| (the weight of the fish in comparison to the line is | | | | Braided line is a thicker line. Historically, it is made |
| referred to as pound test.) However, from | | | | of natural fibers. However, today it is made with |
| experience, I can attest that they can hold more | | | | synthetic fibers. It has a high rate of endurance |
| weight than what is printed on the package. And, | | | | against breakage. Be aware in the water it is |
| from personal experience, the more of a fight the | | | | opaque, thus the visibility is high to the fish. |
| fish puts up the more fun to catch them. | | | | Power Pro fishing line is about 20% of the |
| However, you have options for how the line is | | | | thickness of multifilament line. It has more feel to |
| made. Here it is: | | | | it when catching a fish and a better rate of |
| Monofilament line is made of a single fiber. It is | | | | securing the fish on the hook with the jerk of the |
| very low cost and comes in different colors. It | | | | pole. It is a little pricier than multifilament line. |
| does not offer a lot of UV protection from the | | | | Remember, that on the reel the lines can be used |
| sun and it can absorb water which either together | | | | single or in combination form of these lines. |