Why It Made the Cut: The perfect combination of smooth handling, thin diameter, durability, and reliability. This makes it an excellent line for casting, jigging, or trolling. I’m a big fan of braid, ...

When low stretch is critical for sensitivity and hook setting power, anglers reach for braided fishing lines. There is an increasingly diverse selection of lines for various purposes or for all-arond ...

I am unashamedly nonchalant when it comes to selecting braided fishing lines. Every time I respool a reel with a braid, I switch up the brand, mostly out of curiosity. Each company claims to have the ...

The spring fishing season is here, and anglers have to be ready when the fish are biting by spooling their spinning and casting reels with fresh, dependable fishing line. (D'Arcy Egan / The Plain ...

Having the best fishing line is often the most overlooked piece of the fishing-paraphernalia puzzle, yet, it’s definitely the most important item in any angler’s arsenal. After all, it’s the only ...

Which fishing line should I use? Braided, fluoro, or mono? I get this question a lot, and each fishing line type has its own unique advantages. Here is a quick guide on when to use braided line, ...

Early last month, I reported on the great early-season smallmouth bass fishing some friends and I had experienced during incredible warm weather during the first couple weeks of March. I look forward ...

Hundreds of different fishing line types, brands, sizes, diameters, properties, and strengths (pound tests) can make selecting one difficult. But fishing line can be broken down logically according to ...