11-25-2003, 05:32 PM
[font "Arial"][size 2]Welcome to Big Fish. I will try to find some more information about fishing line for you. I have e-mailed several fishing line companies and waiting there response. Until then hope this helps a little. [center]Anatomy of a Fishing Line[/center]
The straight pulling strength indicated by the pound-test rating on the box is only one of the many characteristics built into premium fishing line. Depending on what you’re fishing for and how you fish for it, these characteristics will also play a major role in your line selection:
Knot Strength: A line with high knot strength will "hold" a knot at or very near the line’s rated breaking strength. Poor quality monofilament lines have lower knot strength and may break at a fraction of their rated pound test strength.
Abrasion Resistance: Most premium lines offer good resistance to scuffing, nicks, and the normal wear and tear from repeated casting. Some monofilament lines are formulated with a harder surface designed specifically for extra abrasion resistance to excel in extreme fishing conditions.
Shock Strength: Savage strikes, lightning-fast hooksets and hard-fighting fish will "shock" a fishing line. Poor quality lines have a tendency to snap under these sudden-stress conditions. Superior shock strength is an essential characteristic if you go after big, hard-fighting fish.
Tensile Strength: The amount of steady pulling force (measured in either pounds or kilograms) required to break a line indicates its tensile strength. Premium fishing lines achieve higher tensile strength than cheap lines of the same diameter.
Controlled Stretch: All monofilament lines stretch when they’re pulled, but some stretch too easily. Easily stretched lines not only lose their sensitivity they lose their strength when they’re stressed. Controlled stretch provides just the right combination of shock absorption and durability.
Proper Limpness: The proper amount of limpness ensures smooth handling, flexibility, low
memory or coil and a line that’s easy to cast.
Visibility: Fishing line color options include a full range of visibility.
• Clear/Blue Fluorescent: When illuminated by sunlight, Clear/Blue Fluorescent glows a gentle blue color making it easier to see when casting, retrieving, or trolling. • Lo-Vis Green: Blends right in to most underwater environments and is especially effective on line-shy fish or when fishing heavily pressured waters.
• Lo-Vis Clear: It’s transparent so it excels in any underwater situation and is perfect for ultra- clear water or when you’re fishing for finicky fish.
• Hi-Vis Gold: Bright, easy to see strikes, and easy to monitor line position while trolling [/size][/font]
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The straight pulling strength indicated by the pound-test rating on the box is only one of the many characteristics built into premium fishing line. Depending on what you’re fishing for and how you fish for it, these characteristics will also play a major role in your line selection:
Knot Strength: A line with high knot strength will "hold" a knot at or very near the line’s rated breaking strength. Poor quality monofilament lines have lower knot strength and may break at a fraction of their rated pound test strength.
Abrasion Resistance: Most premium lines offer good resistance to scuffing, nicks, and the normal wear and tear from repeated casting. Some monofilament lines are formulated with a harder surface designed specifically for extra abrasion resistance to excel in extreme fishing conditions.
Shock Strength: Savage strikes, lightning-fast hooksets and hard-fighting fish will "shock" a fishing line. Poor quality lines have a tendency to snap under these sudden-stress conditions. Superior shock strength is an essential characteristic if you go after big, hard-fighting fish.
Tensile Strength: The amount of steady pulling force (measured in either pounds or kilograms) required to break a line indicates its tensile strength. Premium fishing lines achieve higher tensile strength than cheap lines of the same diameter.
Controlled Stretch: All monofilament lines stretch when they’re pulled, but some stretch too easily. Easily stretched lines not only lose their sensitivity they lose their strength when they’re stressed. Controlled stretch provides just the right combination of shock absorption and durability.
Proper Limpness: The proper amount of limpness ensures smooth handling, flexibility, low
memory or coil and a line that’s easy to cast.
Visibility: Fishing line color options include a full range of visibility.
• Clear/Blue Fluorescent: When illuminated by sunlight, Clear/Blue Fluorescent glows a gentle blue color making it easier to see when casting, retrieving, or trolling. • Lo-Vis Green: Blends right in to most underwater environments and is especially effective on line-shy fish or when fishing heavily pressured waters.
• Lo-Vis Clear: It’s transparent so it excels in any underwater situation and is perfect for ultra- clear water or when you’re fishing for finicky fish.
• Hi-Vis Gold: Bright, easy to see strikes, and easy to monitor line position while trolling [/size][/font]
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