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Types of fishing line and how their made

Running Head : Fishing Lines

The Types of Fishing Lines

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The Types of Fishing Lines

The fishing line is considered as the most important tool of the fisherman . It is crucial in the presentation of the bait and the lure in the hooking of the fish and in the landing of the hooked fish However , most anglers are still confused over the current types of fishing lines and their respective uses . This is ironic , considering that thorough knowledge of the different kinds and functions

of fishing lines can vastly improve one 's fishing skills (Sutton , 2008

Monofilament

The monofilament fishing line is the most commonly-used type of fishing line . It is used on different fishing applications due to its strength flexibility and adaptability . The monofilament fishing line is created through the heating of a mixture of polymers into fluid . This fluid is then made to pass through minute holes to form linear strands . The diameter of a strand , as well as its pound test , is determined by the size of the hole on which it was molded from (Garrison , 2008

Braided

The braided fishing line is exceptionally strong and is very reliable in particular fishing conditions . It is produced through the braiding or weaving into a strand of line fibers of synthetic materials such as Spectra or Micro-Dyneema . The substances in which the braided fishing line was made of render it very durable and abrasion-resistant . Most fishermen , however , complain that it is very visible in the water - a fish will not bite a lure that it can see for a long period of time (Garrison , 2008

Fluorocarbon

The fluorocarbon fishing line is well-known for its near-invisibility in water . This is because it is a polymer that has the same refractive index (the ability of a substance to bend light that passes through it as water . The fluorocarbon is also very suitable for fishing in strong currents - it is heavier than the monofilament , making it sink faster Because the fluorocarbon is less porous than the monofilament , it lasts longer than the latter . The only drawbacks of the fluorocarbon is that its ridged structure makes it unable to keep a knot longer than a monofilament does and that its stiff quality makes it prone to breakage (Zubia , 2006

Conclusion

The three types of fishing lines - monofilament , braided and fluorocarbon - are all important tools in fishing . However , their indispensability can only be realized and appreciated through proper usage . A fisherman must know when , where and how to use them . Only then can the monofilament , braided and fluorocarbon can fully serve their respective purposes

References

Garrison , R . About .com (2008 . What You Need to Know about Braided Fishing Line

Retrieved September 16 , 2008 , from

http /fishing .about .com /library /weekly /aa110302a .htm

Garrison , R . About .com (2008 . What You Need to Know about Monofilament Fishing Line

Retrieved September 16 , 2008 , from http /fishing .about .com /library /weekly /aa111702a .htm

MSN Encarta (2008 . Fishing . Retrieved September 16 , 2008 , from

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