The Rugged Life by Clint Emerson

Author:Clint Emerson [Emerson, Clint]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harmony/Rodale
Published: 2022-05-10T00:00:00+00:00

Types of Line

Monofilament. Mono is less expensive than other lines, stretches to absorb shocks, is abrasion resistant, and uniformly round in cross section, which helps keep it neat on the spool. Monofilament is easy to tie knots in, but can suffer from “memory” where it loops in the shape of the spool. It’s great for fishing in saltwater. However, it’s not as strong as braid for its diameter, taking on more space on the spool for its strength. It’s also made of nylon, which breaks down over time.

Braid. Braid is very strong for a given diameter, often twice as strong as mono, so you can pack more line on a spool at a given pound test, and it sinks faster, casts farther, and trolls deeper than mono. It also has no memory so loops and twists aren’t a problem, making braid one of the best fishing lines for spinning reels. Braid doesn’t break down in sunlight, so you can keep it on the spool year after year. And it doesn’t stretch at all, so you can feel every bump of the bottom and nudge from a fish—but that can also make it more difficult to catch the fish, requiring a bit more skill. It is also more expensive, and it’s very slippery and difficult to cut. It’s not see-through, which makes it easier for the fish to see, but you can use a leader line to hide it.

Fluorocarbon. Fluorocarbon makes for great leader material. It’s completely invisible underwater and very abrasion resistant, making it the perfect complement to braid.

Wire. If you’re dealing with a toothy fish like mackerel and tuna, you’ll want wire for your leader line. It comes in both single strand and braided varieties.

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