Take a wrap past the leader with braid, and you could lose a finger if a big fish struggles boat-side. Mono holds knots better and costs less than braid. It also works better on smaller bait-casting reels because light braid can dig into itself. Florida sailfish and dolphin anglers still...
enhances its durability but also makes it incredibly easy to strip with your fingernails. The coating is so tough that it won't split when you tie knots, ensuring that your rig remains secure. The line's low stretch properties make it ideal for hair rigs, providing the necessary sensitivity...
Fluorocarbonis still probably best used as leader material by most anglers. It stretches like mono, absorbing shock, but its low plasticity means that it tends to stay stretched once it’s been deformed. It is very hard, making it a poor performer when casting. It’s also hard to tie wel...
If you happen to find yourself fishing in an area with a lot of rock, or dock pilings with freshwater muscles or clams encrusted on the surface, the best practice would be to tie on a good length of fluorocarbon leader and then you have the best of both worlds. With the line's rough...