Which Fishing Line Should You Use?
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Today your choices for fishing lines seem endless from the tried and true mono lines, to the high performance braided lines, and the new fluorocarbon lines how can you know which line is the best? Well the answer is “who really knows except for you and your fishing needs” I have used the following three types over the years and will tell you each have their benefits and draw backs I will explain to you each of these but the final choice must be yours since you are the one who will be using them for the type of fishing you do.
SpiderWire UltraCast The Ultimate Braid Fishing Line
Maxima
World Wide Sportsman’s New Camo Fishing Line
SpiderWire:
It gives you the sensitivity to feel the lightest bite, the control you need for a secure hook-set, and the strength to endure the toughest fish. Regardless of the species you’re after or the cover you’re fishing. SpiderWire’s UltraCast seems to be a strong, smooth, ultra sensitive and a very durable braided line. UltraCast gives you a smooth flow through your guides which along with the smaller diameter allows you to make longer cast. Spiderwire Ultracast Invisi-Braid’s patented translucency technology makes this line virtually invisible once it is in the water. There is no line stretch which gives you a quick hook set and good control over the fish. They advertise that there is no break-in period as with other braids and I did find this to be true it goes from spool to reel and works very well.
The draw backs as with any braided line were it did seem to ice up more when used in freezing temperatures and should you lose a longer piece of line in the river when you get snagged it tends to cut you line rather easily should you hook into it.
Maxima Line
Maxima provides excellent abrasion-resistance and durability, and its special light-diffusing properties make it invisible to fish. Over the years I have tried numerous types of line from many manufacturers. I have had, and continue to have excellent performance from Maxima Line. It is strong and abrasion resistant, yet supple. It allows little (if any) stretch and has virtually no memory. It absorbs the shock of hard hitting Salmon and Steelhead very well. I have confidence in maxima line, and trust it so much, that it is the only line I will use to battle salmon on some of the rivers I fish here in Idaho! I’ve used this line for over twenty-five years. Maxima line has great color, durability, and performance and makes for a great choice on many rivers.
World Wide Sportsman Camo Fishing Line
If your want to save a few dollars this is a very comparable line to the maxima,and makes for a great choice on many rivers. With its abrasion resistance, tensile strength, stretch resistance and knot strength. The varying shades and hues produce a camo color that makes this line nearly invisible when it hits the water. Fluorocarbon seems to mimic the refractive quality of water resulting in more strikes and does not seem to spook the fish as bad.
Now I know there must be hundreds if not thousands of different name brand lines available which I admit I have not used however these are the lines that work well for me and the type of fishing I do. I know they work and they are what I look for when purchasing line. Besides I would rather spend my time looking at new lures, hooks, and baits to try the next time I go out Fishing.
By : RR Smith
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