Tips for Choosing Line

• There are so many varieties of fishing line these days you have to read a book to decide what to buy. First, remember that there is no need to switch to a different style if what you’re using is working fine. The majority of anglers still use monofilament because it works well for most situations.

• The superlines are low in stretch and very sensitive. These braided lines are small in diameter with high strength and work well for trolling and live-bait rigging. Use a rod with a “soft” tip when using superline because of its low-stretch quality.

• Fluorocarbon line is completely invisible underwater and works great for leaders on live-bait rigs. I also like the lighter diameter for spinning reels and small jig presentations. Make sure you wet the knot well before cinching or it will break there during a good fight.

• There is a new fluorocarbon line that is highly visible above the water and invisible underwater. This is the perfect line for plastic-worm fishing and Carolina rigging.

• Learn the Palomar knot for tying on lures, hooks, and terminal tackle. This knot is easy to tie, never slips or breaks and is recommended for the braided superlines. Use a search engine to find it on the Internet.