Spool Fishing Line
Spool Fishing Line
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 Olympic No 61 NIB Salt Water Reel With Full Spool of DACRON Line $39.95 Time Remaining: 9d 13h 11m Buy It Now for only: $39.95 |
 PENN 500 JIGMASTER WITH EXTRA ALUMINUM SPOOL AND NEW LINE LOOK $15.50 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 1h 23m |
 Momoi 5 LB Spool of line Hi Catch Test $182.00 Time Remaining: 8d 11h 59m Buy It Now for only: $182.00 |
 Penn Fishing Level Line 350 Reel Part Metal Spool $15.00 Time Remaining: 1d 10h 56m Buy It Now for only: $15.00 |
 Penn 104 Spinning Fishing Reel Part Spool Line Will be Removed $15.00 Time Remaining: 1d 11h 34m Buy It Now for only: $15.00 |
How to choose fishing line
Fishing line is, arguably, the most important item of all of the gear in your tackle box. Just any old (cheap) line will probably cause difficulties in casting, lost fish – due to line breakage or poor knot retention – or indeed, may even scare off your catch!
No single type of fishing line is perfect for all fishing conditions and, in choosing the best line, anglers should consider - amongst other things - the size and species of fish being targeted, the type of water being fished and the type of tackle being used. Then, you must consider all the qualities needed in a good line for those circumstances, including proper breaking strength, diameter, abrasion resistance, stretch, flexibility, knot strength, visibility and durability.
OK, you might get lucky by simply grabbing any spool of line from the tackle dealer's shelf and luck into one that will work right for you; but, probably not! Today more than ever, with the many types of lines available, it's really important to devote some time to studying each line and its corresponding characteristics so you will have the best one for each fishing situation. By doing so, you'll improve your catch rate and hey, isn't that what we all hope to do?
Basically, decide what type of type of fish you are going after such as pan fish, trout, bottom-feeders or bass. Next, consider the type of bait and/or lures to use. Some fishing lines are designed to sink quickly and cast further, such as fluorocarbon, braided or superlines. Monofilament is a lighter line, and although it is prone to absorbing some water, and inclined to stretch, it is indeed the most commonly used fishing line - but for serious fishing and challenging environments it may prove to be inadequate.
Check the water clarity, environmental conditions and the preferred habitat of the fish before choosing fishing line for your trip. Clear water with few shrubs, rocks and weeds, requires either a less conspicuous fluorocarbon or a good monofilament, unless you want the strength - and expense - of a superline. Another option is to use a fluorocarbon leader on any choice of line.
About the Author
I don't have the space here to go into every detail of all the fishing lines available, their history and plus and minus points, so I have had to be fairly generic. Fishing line is a fascinating topic and the better your knowledge and understanding, the better your catch rate will be.
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