Knot Know How

For an angler, there’s nothing more frustrating than losing an important fish. For a competitive angler, the consequences of losing a fish can be costly. For a lot of anglers, the drive to go fishing again is reinforced by a desire to get it right the next time, though the number of variables that can play into an angler’s overall success are countless. Among these is equipment, and under the huge umbrella of equipment, there is fishing line. Any experienced angler can attest to the importance of using the right line for the job.

Monofilament, fluorocarbon and braided lines all have different properties that make them better for certain applications. Tensile strength, stretch, abrasion resistance, visibility and knot strength are the main variables. When a fish gets away, it’s usually followed by a sinking feeling in the stomach that every angler has experienced.