The February Bassmaster magazine had a great article on the line selection – very educational. The author, Frank Sergeant, summed up the problem with his introductory line, “It used to be a simple question – Trilene or Stren?”
To bottom line the discussion, there are four major types of line on the market today; monofilament, flouorocarbon, braid and co-polymer. Each has advantages and challenges that you should consider as you get ready to complete your Spring re-spooling of all of your reels.
Monofilament
- Less Durable
- Stretches
- Brittle with Age
- Good Knot Strength
- Cheap
- Castable
Flouorocarbon
- Invisible
- Sinks
- Wear Resistant
- Lasts Longer
- Stiff, Not As Castable
- Some Not Slippage
Braid
- Very Strong
- Small Diameter
- No Stretch
- Floats
- Good for Heavy Cover
- Expensive
- Long Life
- Highly Visible
Copolymer
- Multiple Flouorocarbon Type Resins
- Abrasion Resistant
- Low Stretch
- Good Knot Strength
- Low Memor
Your personal fishing style should dictate your selection. My personal preference is to always fish with at least 2 rods. I rig one with braid and the other with Mono. I’m not good enough to worry about the nuances… But maybe that’s what’s keeping me from catching more fish!To get our own copy of Bassmaster Magazine to take advantage of inciteful articles like this one, visit Bassmaster.com.
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