It's pretty safe to say that most of us grew up casting spools of monofilament fishing line to pass the summer days. Whether it was small hooks with worm guts for panfish, or if we thought we were hauling in lunker bass pre-rigged rubber worms, it was trusty mono we used to connect to the fish. For many, that habit continues on today. According to Southwick Associates, for 2016, monofilament sales made up just under 40% of all fishing line sales. Many times, there are better options, and the allegiance to mono is nothing more than habit. While many anglers thing braided line is for heavy applications only, newer offerings suit almost any setting.
Braided Line: Don't Give an Inch
Braided Line: Don't Give an Inch
Braided Line: Don't Give an Inch
It's pretty safe to say that most of us grew up casting spools of monofilament fishing line to pass the summer days. Whether it was small hooks with worm guts for panfish, or if we thought we were hauling in lunker bass pre-rigged rubber worms, it was trusty mono we used to connect to the fish. For many, that habit continues on today. According to Southwick Associates, for 2016, monofilament sales made up just under 40% of all fishing line sales. Many times, there are better options, and the allegiance to mono is nothing more than habit. While many anglers thing braided line is for heavy applications only, newer offerings suit almost any setting.