A lot of fishermen these days are using braided fishing line on their reels. Braided fishing line offers several benefits that traditional mono-filament doesn't. In this article by Florida Sportsmen they take a look at some tips for using braided fishing line.
Braided fishing lines offer excellent performance for many inshore fishing situations. The lines are strong, supple and small in diameter, but they also come with some special challenges.
What Exactly Is It?
In brief, braid is typically four or eight polyethylene strands, or carriers, woven into a bundle. On the shelf, 8-carrier line is always more expensive. Why? “It takes two times longer to braid,” said Chris Pitsilos, Associate Manager of Brand Development for Pure Fishing line companies, such as Spiderwire and Berkley. “Eight-carrier lines are smooth and promote long casts. Four-carrier lines can be rougher and are not as long casting. The strength is the same because you have the same amount of bers, just different constructions.”
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