Just a few short years ago, line selection was really only a choice between manufacturers, not material. With great advancements in line material and manufacturing processes anglers now have to choose between a wide variety of line types designed for particular applications, species and techniques.
Although the introduction of braid revolutionized recreational fishing as we know it, the newest developments in monofilament and copolymer lines bring incredible advancements to the table for the most specialized lines ever developed. Whether you’re looking for ultimate durability, castability, stretch, knot strength or abrasion resistance, there’s a line with performance characteristics specially formulated for your particular needs.
Sufix Siege
Website: sufix.com
MSRP: $11.99 (20 lb. 330 yds.)
Features
-Line Type: Monofilament
-Line Weights: 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 17, 20, 25, 30
-Available Colors: Camo, Clear, Smoke Green, Neon Tangerine
Notables
-G2 Precision Winding lays line on spool in concentric circles to eliminate memory when spooling
-High tensile strength
-Superior abrasion resistance
-XV2 Technology enhances strength to diameter ratio
Sufix Elite
Website: sufix.com
MSRP: $11.99 (20 lb. 330 yds.)
Features
-Line Type: Monofilament
-Line Weights: 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 17, 20, 25, 30
-Available Colors: Camo, Clear, Hi-Vis Yellow, Lo-Vis Green
Notables
-Superior tensile and knot strength due to J7 Micro Resin Technology
-Easy handling
-All around exceptional performance
-Enhanced castability due to proprietary extrusion process
SpiderWire Ultracast
Website: spiderwire.com
MSRP: $11.99 (20 lb. 330 yds.)
Features
-Line Type: Copolymer
-Line Weights: 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 17, 20
-Available Colors: Clear, Brown Recluse
Notables
-Low stretch
-Thin diameter
-Excellent knot and shock strength
-Designed for bait casting reels
Trilene XL Smooth Casting
Website: berkley-fishing.com
MSRP: $7.95 (20 lb. 270 yds.)
Features
-Line Type: Monofilament
-Line Weights: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 17, 20, 25, 30
-Available Colors: Clear, Fluorescent Clear/Blue, Lo-Vis Green
Notables
-Enhanced castability
-Maximum manageability
-More limp and less memory than previous Trilene XL
-Increased wet strength
Trilene Sensation
Website: berkley-fishing.com
MSRP: $7.95 (20 lb. 270 yds.)
Features
-Line Type: Multi-Polymer
-Line Weights: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 17
-Available Colors: Solar, Clear, Green, Blaze Orange
Notables
-Ultra sensitive
-Maximum knot strength
-Low memory for increased castability
-Low stretch
Berkley IronSilk
Website: berkley-fishing.com
MSRP: $9.95 (20 lb. 300 yds.)
Features
-Line Type: Super Polymer Monofilament
-Line Weights: 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 17, 20
-Available Colors: Green
Notables
-2014 ICAST Best Line
-Incredibly abrasion resistant
-Low coefficient of friction improves casting distance
-Reinforced polymer matrix
Stren Magnathin
Website: stren.com
MSRP: $10.99 (16 lb. 330 yds.)
Features
-Line Type: Monofilament
-Line Weights: 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 30
-Available Colors: Clear, Walleye, Moss Green
Notables
-High strength to diameter ratio
-Low stretch
-Delivers increased lure action
-Ideal for clear water
P-Line CXX X-Tra Strong
Website: p-line.com
MSRP: $11.99 (20 lb. 300 yds.)
Features
-Line Type: Copolymer
-Line Weights: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 80, 100
-Available Colors: Fluorescent Green, Smoke Blue, Crystal Clear, Hi-Vis, Moss Green
Notables
-Highly abrasion resistant
-Increased breaking strength
-Soft and supple
-Ultimate sensitivity
Momoi Hi-Catch IGFA
Website: diamondfishing.com
MSRP: $108.99 (20 lb. 2650 yds.)
Features
-Line Type: Monofilament
-Line Weights: 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 20, 30, 50, 80, 130
-Available Colors: Hi-Vis Yellow, Brilliant Blue
Notables
-Meets IGFA standards for each line class
-Ultimate abrasion resistance
-Shock absorption
-High knot strength
