Lines

Many people don't pay enough attention to the line, but if you think about it, it's the link without which catching fish is unthinkable. Which brand should I choose? When it comes to lines, there are the big name manufacturers and the tried and tested types that have been stable stars in the fishing line world for years, so they are hard to pass up. However, you shouldn't ignore the products from the newer manufacturers either! At TACKLEBAIT you will find all the types and major brands on the market, in the widest possible range!

Let's look at some of the more important questions that may arise when choosing a line... Some brief thoughts on monofilament braids! Monofilament lineage is the result of a very complex chemical process, it's pointless to go into details as we don't want to bore anyone with a chemistry lesson. The main thing is that the main properties of monofilament are tensile strength, elongation, knot resistance, sinking or floating and colour, all of which are related to the processes that have taken place during the manufacturing of the final product. With the development of the chemical industry, monofilament line production has also undergone tremendous progress, which has resulted in the incredible parameters of the currently available line. What are the arguments against monofilament lines? It's good to know that it ages faster than braided, and UV rays also damage it. Twisting and stretching will impair its tensile strength. What are the advantages of monofilament braids? Cheaper, easier to use, easier to knit!

Who can be a close relative that is in many ways the same as monofilament but different? The answer is of course FLUOROCARBON! The range of applications for this type of line is without exaggeration the widest, because it can be found in almost all fishing methods, be it for boyle, feeder, trolling, catfishing or even sea fishing! What is the reason for this? The answer lies in its physical parameters! The great thing about fluorocarbon is that the line is invisible to fish. Light is refracted through the line in such a way that fish in clear water cannot detect it.

The other big segment of the braid is the braided line! The manufacturing technology is somewhat different, it is not so chemical, but it is not lacking here either, as the fibres that make up the braids are certainly products of the previous industry. There are several types of braided lines: you can choose from circular or oval, coated or uncoated. Today, the most popular braided braid is the woven braid. For those who want a water-repellent braid, the coated braid is the way to go. Manufacturers mostly produce 4-plait and 8-plait braided lines, but multi-plait lines have also appeared in response to demand. Some brief thoughts on the main characteristics of braided braid! The thickness of braided lines - in practice their thinness - is proportional to the complexity of their production and hence to their price. Thinner braided lines are certainly more expensive than thicker ones. The advantages over monofilament braid are many: it ages more slowly, has a much higher tensile strength and only minimal stretch, which is a bonus for long-distance anglers, as it can be useful when cutting. Braided line also has its limitations, the limits of its great qualities. In addition to braided line, it is also worth paying attention to the presence of a few metres of monofilament backing, because if the drum is not rubberised, it can slip on the metallic surface. It loses tensile strength as it is tied. The trollers use the not a knot staple to eliminate this problem. The answer for trollers and carp anglers is the no knot solution.

What braided line should I choose for trolling? It is advisable to choose a braided line with as many strands as possible, as the surface of the line is more even. If your line is braided with at least 8 strands, you can cast more accurately and further. If you like to keep an eye on everything, choose yellow or white braids. It's easier to follow. If making the line invisible is important to you, dark green is your colour. Using this concealment colour your line will not be noticed by the fish. You can choose coated or uncoated lines, but the advantage of surface treated lines is that they are easier to cast and don't unnecessarily water the rod rings.

How to tie braided lines? Don't be alarmed, there are several good answers. For carp anglers, the easiest is to tie an ear hook to the braided leader line and you're done! If you're tying a swivel on the line, you can easily do it with a clinch knot, if you're tying a leader, you should use the Albright knot. But you can also use a "uni to uni" knot if you are tying a braided line or casting leader to a monofilament mainline or fluorocarbon leader.

How to tie the braided line? Don't be alarmed, there are several good answers. For carp anglers, the easiest is to tie an ear hook to the braided leader line and you're done! If you're tying a swivel on the line, you can easily do it with a clinch knot, if you're tying a leader, you should use the Albright knot. But you can also use a uni to uni knot if you are tying a braided line or casting leader to a monofilament mainline or fluorocarbon leader.

Choosing a line is not easy due to the huge range of different types available, but if you are conscious of the type that suits you, the huge range is still an advantage! Come and have a look in the TACKLEBAIT LINE category and choose from the best brands on the market, where you will find everything you need!