The Asian Angler - December 2014 Digital Issue - Malaysia - English

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The good news is, you can compensate by loosening your drag setting,
using a softer rod, or adding a mono shock leader to the end of the mainline.
ing. But it’s actually a simple matter of finding a line with performance characteristics that fit
High Visibility—With the exception of translucent Berkley FireLine
Fused Crystal, superlines lack the hard-to-see qualities of low-vis nylon
monofilament and fluorocarbon. However, adding a mono or nearly invisible
fluoro leader to superline mainline can provide the best of both
rial, as opposed to multi-filament lines, which are strung from multiple strands that are
nd popular medium. Often, different varieties of nylon are blended together into co- and
important worlds. attributes.
many fishing situations. This flexibility
es.
s it a forgiveness factor other lines can’t
25 percent or more.
’s mouth, which can make it easier for
lly when you’re dealing with big fish in
fer a beefy mono like Berkley Big Game
ability to absorb energy—and an equally
udden impact of a hard hookset or a big
e the added circumference can be a
such as slowing the fall of a Berkley
it more abrasion resistant.
or topwater lures and suspended
DID YOU KNOW
Knot Issues—Not every knot holds superline like they do monofilament.
Trusted knots like the Palomar Knot work well, but it’s best to follow the
manufacturer’s recommendations. For connecting superline to leader material,
a three-turn Surgeon’s Knot or uni to uni knot are great options.
Monofilament fishing lines absorb water,
which means they behave differently
beneath the surface than when you’re
testing them in the tackle shop.
The degree varies. Some are sponges,
sopping up 8 percent or more of their
weight in water. Premium blends absorb
less, but still soak up some.
Ease Of Use—Superline has very little to no spool memory and does not
untwist like mono, which makes lines like NanoFil and FireLine fantastic
for spinning reels. However, it’s not forgiving in terms of stretch or
haphazard knot-tying, and when you get a backlash, it’s really a backlash.
But by making adjustments such as loosening your drag, tempering your
hooksets and tying carefully, superline is a great tool for presentations
where strength and sensitivity are paramount.
In general, water absorption makes mono
"looser," or more relaxed than when the
line is dry. It stretches more, handles
better and casts farther. On the flip side,
abrasion resistance tends to suffer, along
with both tensile and shock strength.