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Line Types!

One of the main components of a rod is the line so having good knowledge about it will help you become a better angler. This post will discuss the strength, colors, and usage of different line types. 




    Now let's clarify something.

Does the line color matter?


    YES! It does matter. So here are the things you need to know:

    - The clarity of the water is crucial. The lighter or translucent colors in clear water are more effective, because the fish will be less precarious, and the biting chances are bigger. In murky waters, something more colorful line like red and yellow is the best choice.  


    - Environment. If you're fishing along some vegetation or sandy areas you should have some green or yellow lines, imitating the environment.


    - Fish Species. Some fish are more shy and scared than others, like trout fishing, where you need translucent lines to ensure your catch.


    Ok, now that you know what line colors stand for, we can finally talk about the lines themself.



    Monofilament


    Mono or Monofilament is a fishing line made from a single fiber of plastic material (nylon). It does come in colors like white, blue, red, green, and fluorescent. It's used to catch freshwater fish like bass, pike, trout, panfish, and smaller-sized fish.



    Braided 


    The braided line is made from polyethylene fibers like Dyneema and Spectra, materials that are lightweight and strong. It's popular for its low stretch and powerful knots. Another interesting fact about it is that the material is almost one-third of the monofilament thickness. Unfortunately, the line is visible under the water, but you can add a mono header, reducing the visibility. The line is mostly used for saltwater fish because of its thin material and strongness.



    Fluorocarbon


    The fluorocarbon line is great for its extremely low visibility in the water (almost invisible). It transmits a higher level of vibration and it is built from a harder material than mono. The line is also less stretchable, which is valuable when fishing jigs in vegetation. It is also very resistant to water, sun, and changing temperatures.


    Copolymer


    Anglers love this line because of its thin material and its low spool memory, meaning that the line rarely jumps out of the spool.

    


    Alright. But there remains one more thing that you already probably know. 

    The line will always come in weight classes like 6kg/13 pounds and so on, this means that the line type doesn't really matter. It's normal for a 10-pound fluorocarbon line to break faster than a 12-pound mono. So before you purchase any kind of line be sure that you've chosen the right weight for your specific type of fishing.



    Ok! We've finally come to an end. I hope you enjoyed it and if you want to know more about fishing in general our blog is full.




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