Monofilament fishing line has been the standard choice fishing line for most anglers since the 1960s when DuPont first started manufacturing a thin monofilament line called Stren. Although still popular with fishermen, it is not without its disadvantages and was recently replaced by fluorocarbon as the most popular type of line. Both lines have pros and cons and favor different fishing environments.
When shopping for a fluorocarbon fishing line, focus on finding a line that casts as smoothly as possible. Casting fluorocarbon is a major concern, as the line is normally not as flexible as monofilaments and most braided lines...
While Nylon monofilament line is the mainstay of fishing lines, several newer line types are now available. Among them is fluorocarbon, a polymer with properties that make it an ideal material for fishing lines. It is denser, t...
Fluorocarbon line brought many changes to fishing. It first became popular in saltwater fishing, and its popularity spread to freshwater fishing as manufacturers reduced production costs. Fluorocarbon line's strengths ...
Like fishing lures, different types of fishing line have advantages and disadvantages. Certain lines perform best in specific situations. Relatively new compared to standard monofilament lines, fluorocarbon lines bring some adv...
Fluorocarbon fishing lines have been gaining in popularity over the last few decades. Made of a high-tech polymer, fluorocarbon lines have approximately the same refractive rate as water, making them almost invisible to fish. T...
