Braided Fishing Lines

Is Mono Better Than Braided Fishing Line for Plugs?

Anglers have long debated the use of monofilament fishing line versus braided fishing line. Both types of line are effective for fishing plugs, although weather, water clarity and technique dictate which one is ideal in a given situation. Ideally, anglers should be prepared to try both types of line and choose the one that best suits the conditions.

All About Braided Fishing Lines

How to Put a Braided Fishing Line on a Reel

Braided fishing line offers many advantages over traditional monofilament lines, including high strength, minimal stretch, resistance to abrasion and lack of "line memory." However, these characteristics also mean tha...

How to Braid Fishing Line Knots

When you are fishing, it may be necessary at times to tie two pieces of line together, such as when you need to attach a leader to your line. Because the knot between these two lines will naturally be a weak point in the fishin...

Mono Vs. Braided Fishing Line

Monofilament line and braided line are both common fishing lines. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages. There are several factors you should understand before deciding which one may be right for you. A decision has to ...

Monofilament vs. Braided Fishing Lines

Fishing lines are available in an array of options to accommodate anglers with different needs. Some fishermen use monofilament line while others prefer braided fishing line. Consider the type of environment you fish, target sp...

How to Build a Trap for Carp

A carp trap uses bait to entice the fish into an opening. Once inside the trap, they can't find their way out. You can place the trap in a river or lake and hold it in place with a length of braided line attached to a tree or g...

Pros and Cons of Braided Fishing Line

Before the invention of monofilament line, all fishing line was braided, made primarily of Dacron. Newer lines, made of synthetic materials such as Spectra or Kevlar, now dominate the braided line market. Initially, these lines...

Recommended Knots for Braided Fishing Line

While braided fishing lines are very strong, with smaller diameters and low stretch that make them very attractive to anglers, they can be difficult to tie. Braided lines tend to be quite slick, and many knots that normally wor...