Monofilament fishing line (shortened to just monofilament) is fishing line made from a single fiber of plastic. Most fishing lines are now monofilament because monofilament fibers are cheap to produce and are produced in a range of diameters which have different tensile strengths (called "tests" after the process of tensile testing). Monofilament line is also manufactured in different colors, such as clear, white, green, blue, red, and fluorescent.
Monofilament is made by melting and mixing polymers and then extruding the mixture through tiny holes, forming strands of line, which is then spun into spools of various thicknesses. The extrusion process controls not only the thickness of the line but its test as well.
History
DuPont made public in 1938 that their company had invented nylon. This new invention was the first synthetic fiber, fabrics that are commonly used in textiles today. In 1939, DuPont began marketing nylon monofilament fishing lines; however, braided Dacron lines remained the most used and popular fishing line for the next two decades, as early monofilament line was very stiff or "wiry", and difficult to handle and cast. Early monofilament did, however, have good knot strength and very low visibility to the fish, creating a small loyal following among fishermen. In 1959 DuPont introduced Stren, a thinner and much softer monofilament line that could be used in a large range of reels, including newly introduced spinning and spin casting tackle. Stren's monofilament lines soon became a favorite with many fishermen because of its overall ease of use and it spawned a whole host of imitators.
We spooled up with whatever strength and diameter nylon monofilament we preferred, threaded the line through our rods’ guides, and tied on our lures and hooks ... small-diameter fluorocarbon line.
COLUMBUS — As any serious angler will tell you, a fish weighing nearly four pounds is something to brag about ...Croy on Nov ... The fish measured 18.5 inches long was landed on 8-pound test monofilament line using a worm for bait ... .
Monofilament fishing line was the most common foreign object discovered in manatee digestive systems, according to FWC. Anchor lines, crab trap buoy lines, plastics such as bags and deflated balloons, ...
In a few months, anglers will start replacing the line on their reels in anticipation of warmer weather. Prices range from $10 to $25 for monofilament and $15 on up, a bit more for fly lines ... .
In 2022, Cash began installing monofilament recycling bins made of plumbing PVC for a “Reel In & Recycle” initiative to prevent used fishing line from littering Tennessee waters and threatening wildlife species.
... lighter, a few meters of tangled-up monofilament line, and a button in the shape of a daisy.” Like many passages in Playground , this teaches me important and timely things in serviceable prose.
A common loon entangled in braided and monofilament fishing line was rescued and released back into Mille Lacs Lake...Enforcement action was a taken for hunting without a small game license, fishing with extra lines, and driving after revocation ... NOTE ... .
They initially thought it was a bluefin tuna and it made a strong first run, peeling line from the reel ... Truex said they were lucky the fish didn't bit through the line with its razor sharp teeth because they were spooled up with only monofilament.
He has partnered with Tennessee State Parks to place 150 fishing line collection bins across the state, protecting waterways and the animals who easily become entangled in the line.
He said Shimano Baitrunner 8000, PennSlammer6500 or Shimano Saragosa 800 reels spooled with 50-pound braided line are good choices ... "Some people will put a monofilament top shot on the braid for a couple of reasons.
Fluorocarbon durability outperforms monofilament, and it sinks. Current fluorocarbon lines are easy to tie into a knot ...Weighted flies, sinking tip lines and stiff rods make for an exhausting angling endeavor.
During the offseason, Indianapolis replaced its old slit-film turf with HellaMatrix monofilament turf, sliding in line with the NFLPlayer’sAssociation position on turf fields ... the monofilament turf.
It had hooked itself after eating a bluefish on his line ... When I pull into the parking lot around midnight, Sausele is tying a monofilament leader to his braided fishing line, fingers lit up by the beam of a headlamp.
Elko Daily Free Press
26 Nov 2024
Elko Daily Free Press
26 Nov 2024