Beyond Braid Fishing Line

Braided fishing lines date back to the origins of modern fishing tackle. It was first made by braiding natural materials like silk or horse tails together to make a line capable of fighting fish.

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more Choosing the best braided fishing line comes down to one simple question: What are you ...

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Braided fishing lines were on the market for years before I finally decided to give them a try on my own rods and reels. The biggest reason for my resistance to braid was my distrust of knots between ...

Erik Landesfeind gives us the rundown on how to choose what size braided line to pair up with which fluorocarbon leaders for many types of SoCal inshore fishing.

The spring fishing season is here, and anglers have to be ready when the fish are biting by spooling their spinning and casting reels with fresh, dependable fishing line. (D'Arcy Egan / The Plain ...

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Having the best fishing line is often the most overlooked piece of the fishing-paraphernalia puzzle, yet, it’s definitely the most important item in any angler’s arsenal. After all, it’s the only ...

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When it comes to choosing fishing lines and rigging, freshwater anglers have had it pretty easy for generations. We spooled up with whatever strength and diameter nylon monofilament we preferred, ...

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Braid to leader is the better option with a Tranx 400, which makes for a great stickbait reel when fishing yellows. It also works for surface iron, just be aware that you need to fish a lighter drag to help with pulling hooks.

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