Lines

Many do not pay enough attention to the line, yet if we think about it, this is the connection without which catching fish is unimaginable. What brand should I choose? In the case of lines, there are manufacturers with a long history and proven types that have been stable stars in the world of fishing lines for years, so you can't go wrong with these. However, products from innovative manufacturers should not be overlooked either! At TACKLEBAIT, all types and major brands available on the market can be found, in the widest possible selection!

Let's look at some important questions that may arise when choosing a particular line... A few brief thoughts on monofilament lines! Monofilament lines are the result of extremely complex chemical processes; there's no need to go into details, as we don't want to bore anyone with a chemical study. The point is that the main properties of monofilament lines – breaking strength, stretch, knot strength, sinking or floating, and color – all depend on the processes that took place during the manufacturing of the final product. With the development of the chemical industry, monofilament line manufacturing also underwent immense development, thanks to which the currently available lines possess incredible parameters. What speaks against monofilament lines? It's good to know that it ages faster than braided line, and UV rays also harm it. Twisting and stretching reduce its breaking strength. What speaks for monofilament lines? Cheaper, simpler to use, easier to tie!

Who could be the close relative that, in many respects, resembles monofilament line, yet is different? The answer is, of course, FLUOROCARBON! The scope of use for this type of line is without exaggeration the widest, as it can be found in almost all fishing methods, be it for boilie, feeder, spinning, catfish, or even sea fishing! What is the reason for this? The answer lies in its physical parameters! The great property of fluorocarbon material is that the line made from it is invisible to fish. Light refracts through the line in such a way that fish living in clear water do not perceive it.

Another large segment of the fishing line market is braided line! The manufacturing technology is somewhat different, not purely chemical, but it cannot be missing here either, as the fibers forming the braids are indeed products of the former industry. There are several types of braided lines: you can choose round-braided, or oval, coated, or uncoated. Nowadays, the most popular is round-braided line. Those for whom a water-repellent line is important will choose the coated one. Manufacturers mainly produce 4-strand and 8-strand braided lines, but in response to demand, lines made of more strands have also appeared. A few brief thoughts on the main properties of braided line! The thickness – practically the thinness – of braided lines is proportional to the complexity of their production, and thus to their price. The price of thinner braided lines is indeed higher than that of thicker ones. We could list its advantages over monofilament lines at length: it ages slower, its breaking strength is much higher, and it stretches only minimally, which is a joy for long-distance anglers, as this can be useful during a strike. Braided line also has its limitations, boundaries to its great properties. It is also worth paying attention to having a few meters of monofilament backing in addition to the braided line, because if the spool is not rubberized, the line can slip on the metallic surface. It loses breaking strength with knots. Spinning anglers use a 'not-a-knot' clip to eliminate this problem. Knotless solutions are the answer to this for spinning and carp anglers.

What braided line should I choose for spinning? It is worth choosing a line braided from as many strands as possible, as the line's surface will be smoother. If your line is braided from at least 8 strands, you can cast more accurately and further. If you like to keep an eye on everything, choose a yellow or perhaps white line. You can follow this more easily. If making the line invisible is important to you, then your color is dark green. Using this camouflage color, your line will not be noticed by fish. You can choose coated or uncoated lines, but the advantage of surface-treated lines is that they are easier to cast and do not unnecessarily wet the fishing rod's guides.

How to tie braided line? Don't worry, there are several good answers. For carp anglers, it's the easiest: tie an eyed hook to the braided leader, and you're done! If we were to tie a swivel to the line, we can easily solve it with a clinch knot; if a leader, it's worth tying an Albright knot. But we can also use a 'uni to uni' knot if we want to connect braided line or a casting leader to monofilament mainline or a fluorocarbon leader.

How to tie braided line? Don't worry, there are several good answers. For carp anglers, it's the easiest: tie an eyed hook to the braided leader, and you're done! If we were to tie a swivel to the line, we can easily solve it with a clinch knot; if a leader, it's worth tying an Albright knot. But we can also use a uni to uni knot if we want to connect braided line or a casting leader to monofilament mainline or a fluorocarbon leader.

Choosing a line is not easy due to the enormous selection, but if we consciously look for the right type for us, then the huge offer still turns into an advantage! Come and browse the TACKLEBAIT LINE category and choose from the best brands on the market, where you will find everything you might need!