| iv> | | | | the dampness or the dryness of the fishing line |
| | | | will affect its strength. Fishing lines that absorb |
| You surely don’t want to be losing great | | | | water, such as monofilament lines, are not |
| catches just because your line keeps snapping | | | | recommended for rainy or damp days, even cold |
| off. You need to get the right fishing line. | | | | and wintry days. The more durable and resilient |
| It is often said that the fishing rod is the | | | | cofilament lines are more ideal for such |
| foundation of any game fishing expedition. Just | | | | conditions. They cost more but its well worth it. |
| how well a fisherman can catch game relies | | | | ª Abrasion resistance. The fishing line should |
| heavily on how well he can handle his fishing rod. | | | | be resistant against friction and abrasion caused |
| It is also said that the lure, or bait, is the spice, | | | | by contact with rocks or boulders, tough |
| the zest of such game fishing adventures. Just | | | | vegetation and other terrestrial and deep water |
| how simple or difficult it is depends on the kind of | | | | objects. |
| lure that the fisherman chooses. | | | | Some fishermen frequently have to cut their |
| Even with the reputation of success attained by | | | | fishing line every half hour or so just to ensure a |
| fishing rods and fishing lures, however, they will | | | | fresh line if and when they do manage to catch a |
| equally fall short if the fisherman neglects to learn | | | | fish. This seems so unnecessary and more than |
| and master one vital component of the game: the | | | | a little wasteful in time and fishing gear. |
| fishing line. | | | | Fluorocarbon lines have extra density compared |
| Two fundamental actions are involved when using | | | | to most other fishing lines. This makes them |
| a fishing line: | | | | very resistant to abrasion. |
| 1. Lure-casting. A good fishing line is | | | | ª Stretch. Depending on the |
| required to guarantee that the lure is cast in the | | | | fisherman’s skill level, the fishing line's |
| correct manner. This means that the desired | | | | capacity to stretch will play a critical role. For |
| angle and the needed distance are satisfied. This | | | | fishermen who are just starting out, the line's |
| is especially significant in game fishing where | | | | stretch will provide some allowance for mistakes |
| every move, every action is critical to the | | | | and mishaps, especially when fighting the fish. |
| success of the catch. | | | | But for clumsy, klutzy fishermen, on the other |
| 2. Spinning. With this movement, it gets | | | | hand, setting up the hook or clasp could be easily |
| a little tricky, a bit delicate. Logically, the | | | | miscalculated with a line that provides a lot of |
| fisherman wants a fishing line that's strong and | | | | stretch. You’ve just got to pay close |
| resilient enough so that it won't break while reeling | | | | attention every time. |
| in the caught fish. The fisherman would also | | | | There are obvious advantages and disadvantages |
| want a fishing line that's most resistant to | | | | to using a fishing line that can or cannot stretch. |
| abrasion to ensure a smooth spin. | | | | Just keep in mind that the least resistant a line is |
| Therefore, from the required actions above, we | | | | to stretch is the more sensitive it can be for |
| can come up with the following necessary qualities | | | | detecting a possible catch. |
| of an ideal fishing line: | | | | To be a successful fisherman, you should start |
| ª Strength. The fishing line should be strong | | | | with getting the right fishing gear. Part of this |
| and durable enough so as not to break when | | | | gear is the all-important fishing line. You surely |
| reeling in the game it was made to catch. You | | | | don’t want to be losing great catches just |
| shouldn’t measure this by just taking a line | | | | because your line keeps snapping off. Match |
| and pulling and stressing it with your hands to | | | | your fishing line to your game and location and |
| gauge or estimate its strength. | | | | you’ve got it good. Good luck! |
| Experienced fishermen know and understand that | | | | |