Fishing Line Articles & Videos

• How do I Rate Fishing Lines for Walleyes?

  Walleye were introduced to western reservoirs nearly 100 years ago, as were a variety of freshwater game fish including brown trout and rainbow trout. Equipped with a toothy mouth, walleye feed on a variety of minnows and smaller fish. Grow… read more

• How to Respool a Fishing Line

  Properly installed fishing line is an essential part of the overall tackle setup, as the line is the only connection between a reel and the lure. Enormous stress can be placed on a fishing line while fishing, especially when a large fish is… read more

• How to Pick a Fishing Line

  Whether you are topwater fishing or bottom fishing, it is essential that you choose a fishing line that is rated for the type of fishing you will be doing and the fish species you want to catch. Not all fishing line is created equal and som… read more

• Amount of Stretch in Fishing Lines

  Anglers must consider the amount of stretch in their fishing lines. This is important to their success rate at hooking fish. Some lines stretch more than others do, which can be a good thing or bad, depending on the angler's skill. read more

• How to Work a Scud on Your Fishing Line

  Scuds are members of the Class Crustacea and are similar in appearance to a tiny dwarf shrimp. Scuds are a favorite bait among anglers when flyfishing because of their effectiveness and inexpensive price tag. Work your scud across the curre… read more

• How Do I Use a Balloon on a Fishing Line?

  A good float must support whatever bait the angler is using. The float should also be easy to spot out on the water. Balloons make an excellent float and can be tailored for just about any size bait. They are available in bright, easy-to-sp… read more

• How to Put a Bobber on a Fishing Line

  The fishing bobber, also called a fishing float, is a valuable piece of fishing tackle. The bobber can suspend live bait such as night crawlers and shiners in the water, and then indicate to the angler when a fish bites by moving about or "… read more

• How to Setup a Fishing Line

  A rod, reel and terminal tackle including a hook and weight can all be part of the setup process involved with a fishing line. Setting up a line, although relatively simple, is an extremely important part of the initial process involved pri… read more

• How to Untangle a Fishing Line

  Line tangles can occur for any number of reasons including excess drag---or slack---along the line when casting and retrieving. If the fishing line on your reel becomes tangled, take immediate action and free the tangles to save your line.… read more

• Fluke Fishing Tips

  Fluke live along the east coast of the United States from Florida to Maine. These doormat-shaped ground feeders with two eyes on the left side of their heads make up for their unfortunate appearance by being a popular summertime table dish.… read more

• How to Connect Two Fishing Lines

  Various specialized knots are used by anglers when rigging a line. From attaching line to the spool of a reel to connecting lines together, the correct knot is required for a solid and secure connection that does not weaken the line. This i… read more

• How to Hand Line in Kayak Fishing

  Managing fishing rods while kayaking can prove difficult. While paddling, figuring out where to store your rod takes time and requires permanently attaching specialized fishing rod holders to your kayak. Instead of fishing with a rod and re… read more

• How to Put Fishing Line on a Fishing Pole

  You may need to string fishing line because you bought a new rod and reel or because you removed a line and you need to install a new one. Rigging new line on a rod is a simple process, but there are tips you can follow to help you minimize… read more

• How to Use Silicone Spray on a Fishing Line

  When angling for fish, the condition of your fishing line is important in terms of how quickly it runs through the line guides during retrieval and how well it functions under water. Silicone lubricant sprays offer an effective way to impro… read more

• How Do I Load a Fishing Line?

  Your new fly rod and reel is rigged with line, leader and tippet. The next step is to learn to properly cast the line. The basics of fly casting is to realize that you are casting a line rather than a lure. Spinning gear uses a light line a… read more

• How Do I Measure Fishing Line Length?

  You don't need to purchase an expensive line counter or fishing line measuring device to count the length of fishing line you have left on your fishing rod or on a used fishing line spool. Using a simple mathematical formula, you can measur… read more

• How do I Check Fishing Lines?

  Whether it's the start of the season or nearly the end, it's wise to check fishing lines for damage, abrasions and general wear and tear every two to three months. Nicks and roughness that remain on fishing line can lead to line breakage,… read more

• How to Put a Sinker on the Line When Fishing

  Fishing sinkers attached to your line allow you to cast your presentations for more distance, and they serve to keep your presentations at a certain level in the water. While you can tie many types of sinkers directly to your line with any… read more

• How to Recycle Fishing Lines

  It is important to recycle fishing line. Not only can fish become entangled in old fishing line and drown or suffer multiple injuries, but boats can suffer damage if old fishing line is caught between the boat’s propellers. Prevent da… read more

• How to Run Fishing Lines Off Planer Boards

  Typically a foot or so in length, a planer board is used to hold the position of a bait a certain distance from a fishing boat. An angler can use multiple planer board and line setups to distance and spread out lines, improving his chances… read more

• How to Build Your Own Fishing Line Winder

  Changing fishing line is part of the routine maintenance required of an angler. Fishing line should be changed periodically due to damage or even normal wear and tear. When changing a line it is important to have some degree of tension on t… read more

• Wire Fishing Line Instructions

  Wire fishing line is commonly used as a material for leaders rather than the entire fishing line. Wire has advantages over monofilament line as it is much more difficult for sharp-toothed game fish to sever when striking a lure or bait. Wir… read more

• Fishing Line History

  According to activeangler.com, fishing with line dates back to ancient Egypt. The quest is always to find a better way to fish, and fishing line has helped in that endeavor. read more

• Fishing Line Components

  Fishing line, at first glance, appears to be no more than a long length of synthetic line that an angler uses to catch fish. However, there is more to a line than that, especially when it is rigged for fishing. When it comes time to spool t… read more

• Homemade Fly Line Winder

  Spooling new line onto a fly reel is a common procedure to change line that has become worn or damaged. Anglers also change line to adjust to fishing conditions, such as higher winds, or fishing methods. Changing fly line is somewhat differ… read more

• How to Coil Fishing Line

  Many anglers will attest that fly fishing open water or big rivers involves a lot of fly line. The long lengths of line that are required can turn into a bird's nest unless properly managed. Stripping baskets are often worn around the waist… read more

• How to Uncurl Fishing Line

  New fishing line comes in a coiled shape, typically wrapped around an inner cardboard tube or other type of tube. Manufacturers tell customers to simply uncoil the line from the tube before using, but it's not always this simple. If the fis… read more

• How to Add More Fishing Line

  Ever had one of those days when you spend as much time tangled in tree limbs, wrapped around dock posts or hung on debris as you do actually fishing? Hang ups and line breaks in general can quickly deplete the line from your fishing reel.… read more

• How to Restring a Fishing Line

  It is a few days before your first fishing trip of the season or your line is worn out and must be replaced. The process to replace and restring a fishing line seems fairly simple, and it actually is. However, just as the knots are importan… read more

• How to Remove a Fishing Line

  Removing old fishing line is viewed as a necessary evil by many fishermen. When line is removed from a reel, it typically ends up on the floor and gets tangled in everyone and everything. Changing line is necessary as conditions change and… read more

• How to Build Your Own Downriggers

  Trolling is an effective way to fish, but a rod and reel won't put your bait where the fish are. You need a downrigger. In simple terms, a downrigger is a spool of heavy wire attached to your boat. A large weight at the end of this wire kee… read more

• How Is Fishing Line Made?

  Monofilament fishing line is a popular choice for many anglers because it is affordable, dependable and readily available. This trusty, nylon-based filament comes in many line sizes and colors. read more

• When Was Fishing Line Invented?

  Early American Indian, Norse and Chinese communities all depended on fishing, but it is not known when fishing line was invented. Here's a look at some of the things people have used for fishing line over the years. read more

• Garmin Fishfinder Instructions

  Garmin fishfinders pack a ton of powerful features into an exceptionally small package. Easy to install and even easier to use, your Garmin fishfinder will give you an extraordinary view of the bottom and any fish that are swimming below yo… read more

• How to Put Fishing Line on a Fishing Wheel

  Preparing to fish often includes installing new line on the reel. The task is simple enough for most individuals. It is most often necessary to install, or spool, new line when purchasing a new reel or replacing old or damaged line. read more

• Functions of a Lateral Line in Fish

  The lateral line is a system of sensory organs unique to fish that allows them to identify the position of objects and movement in the surrounding water. read more

• How to Put on a New Fishing Line

  There are two reasons an angler has to put on a new fishing line. One is that she has just purchased a new reel and needs to spool it with line. The other is that worn out and nicked old line needs replacing to avoid losing a fish from the… read more

• How to Use Swivels for Fishing

  Swivels are simple fishing devices that reduce the risk of line breaks due to twisting or tangling by keeping the lines straight and separated. They are often used to separate a lure from its weight when trolling or dragging the lure and ca… read more

• Strongest Fishing Lines

  Fishing lines are available in assorted measures of strength called "test." You would use a 10 pound test fishing line to catch crappie and other small fish 10 pounds and under. When being caught using a rod and reel, feisty fish such as ba… read more

• How to Use Hand Line Fishing Equipment

  Hand lining is an old way of fishing that has been used for centuries. It is best suited for smaller fish, as fighting a large fish could be quite an adventure. Modern tackle has the advantage of the reel's mechanical drag and the flexibili… read more

• How to Put a Fishing Line on a Baitcaster

  The baitcast reel is a popular choice for bass fishing. This type of reel gives the angler great control and casting accuracy. To realize the full potential of the reel, it should be kept in good shape. Along with reel maintenance, the fish… read more

• How to Put a Fishing Line on a Zebco 404

  The Zebco 404 spincast reel is a good choice for freshwater fishing. Many children have been introduced to fishing with the popular and reliable Zebco. With just a little practice, most anyone can cast and begin catching fish with the Zebco… read more

• How to Join Fishing Lines

  Saltwater fishing can be demanding and using a leader is required for many saltwater fish. Although a swivel can be used, many fishermen choose to join the fishing lines together with a Uni-Knot. This easy-to-tie knot will allow two differe… read more

• Lateral Line Fishing Definition

  Fish have a lateral line along the length of their body. It begins just behind the gill plates and travels to the tail. This line can detect vibration and magnetic fields, and gives fish a sharp sense of anything that moves near them. read more

• When to Use Certain Fishing Lines

  Anglers will often decide on what type of fishing line to spool on their reels according to the qualities the line offers. The fisherman will consider factors like the strength of the line, its casting ability, and how it appears to a fish… read more

• About Fishing Line

  With so many varied types of fishing lines available for an angler to choose from, it can become confusing as to what kinds are best for his needs. But by knowing what these lines are composed of and what their advantages are, a consumer ca… read more

• What Is Fishing Line Made of?

  Fishing line is made of different materials nowadays, giving the angler a choice of what type of line she is going to utilize on her rods and reels. These fishing lines have different strengths and weaknesses that set them apart from one an… read more

• Fishing Line Facts

  Someone looking to buy fishing line has many things to consider since each type of line offers different advantages and drawbacks. The strength of the line, how knots made with the line hold up under pressure, the abrasion-resistance of the… read more

• Fishing Line Information

  The significance of fishing line cannot be overstated when it comes to discussing angling equipment. There are many choices on the market, each one with different qualities that make it attractive to use. read more