The Best Monofilament Fishing Lines

The Best Monofilament Fishing Lines

Monofilament line can handle big fish (author photo)

Monofilament fishing lines are a popular choice for anglers across the country since these versatile fishing lines can be used in many situations for a multitude of fish species. No matter if you need a light line to fool wary trout or a tough line that is resistant to breakage, monofilament lines are formulated to cover a wide range of fishing scenarios.

Ande Monofilament

Ande Monofilament has been making line for more than 40 years and its expertise comes through in its products. The Premium monofilament is a rugged line that boasts a high tensile strength for the diameter of the line. This is Ande's most popular line since it works well in both fresh and salt water, is very affordable and is available at outdoor retailers across the country. Ande also manufactures a monofilament line that meets the break-strength specifications of the International Game Fish Association for world record applications. Ande's monofilaments are dependable for the weekend angler to professional captains looking for the next record catch.

Stren Fishing Line

Stren was first introduced in 1958 and remains one of the most popular monofilament lines due to its availability and legendary strength. Stren makes a wide range of products to meet the demands of anglers everywhere, like the new Super Knot line that is the first self-lubricating line which leads to stronger knots with less break-offs. Stren Maganathin is another monofilament that is unique due to its decreased line diameter and increased strength. With products like these, Stren continually looks to improve monofilament fishing line performance by designing lines for specific applications that push fishing line performance.

Berkley Fishing Lines

Berkley lines have a strong following with fisherman thanks to the Trilene series. The durable Trilene XT is an abrasion-resistant line designed to handle big fish in heavy cover. The smooth-casting Trilene XL works well with spinning reels since it is limp and resists line twist well. The Trilene brands have become the line of choice for serious anglers thanks to many years of dependability. With new products like Trilene Maxx and Sensation, Berkley is an innovative manufacturer of monofilament lines.

Article Written By Brian M. Kelly

Brian M. Kelly has been freelance writing since 2003. His work has been published in respected outdoor magazines such as Outdoor Life, Great Lakes Angler and Salmon Trout Steelheader. He holds an associate's degree in automated machine design from Macomb College.

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