Best Rated Fishing Lines

Best Rated Fishing Lines
Fishing line comes in a variety of types, strengths and brands. With all of these choices it may be confusing which line to choose to optimize your fishing situation. There are a few time tested fishing lines that are the favorite among anglers, for being consistently strong and easy to use.

Stren Original

Stren was created by DuPont in 1958 and has been the market leader ever since. It was the first ultra thin monofilament fishing line created and revolutionized fishing as we know it. Stren produces many types of line that suit different fishing situations, but the original Stren monofilament is still the most popular line on the market. It offers a compromise of strength and sensibility. Some of Stren's other popular types are smooth cast, extra tough and braided.

Berkley Trilene

Berkley Trilene comes in a few different types of which all are equally popular. Trilene Smooth Cast XL is a top rated line due to its low memory, making it a favorite for casting. It is a relatively small diameter line that offers more sensitivity then average monofilament. Trilene XT is Berkley's standard line that offers extra durability for the tough fishing conditions that require a more abrasive resistant line

Ande Monofilament

Ande is a manufacturer of competition fishing line that has caught more than 1,300 IGFA record fish. It offers only premium and tournament monofilament, but you can choose from 2 to 400 lb. test. Ande is a favorite among saltwater fishermen due to the line's strength and durability. Ande's line is a smaller diameter line than most of its competitors, but is often much stronger.

Article Written By Matthew Knight

Based in Southwestern Michigan, Matthew Knight has been writing outdoor and technology articles since 2008. His articles appear on various websites. He holds a bachelor's degree in computer information systems from Western Michigan University.

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