A fishing line is a basic component in fishing and is very important. Factors such as weight, durability, strength and length contribute to one being a good fisherman. Fishing lines have many uses such as when one fishes fishing line is essential but a fishing hook is attached to the fishing line so that when the fish bites, one can reel it in. When one catches fish with a hook and line it is referred to as Angling. Furthermore nowadays many advanced fishing lines can be produced but previously fishing lines were made from very peculiar sources. These sources were horse hairs and silk threads. But as people progressed they produced fishing lines made of cotton, linen and silk. These were then turned waterproof. This indicates how long fishing lines have remained and evolved.

Nowadays fishing lines are very much different from what they were before. People manufacture fishing lines from nylon, Dacron, Dyneema and polyethylene. But the one substance that numerous lines are made from is called monofilament and consists of a single strand. The use of fluorocarbon in making fishing lines is very intriguing and gives a fisherman the upper hand while fishing. Fluorocarbon based fishing lines have this specialty that when they are submerged in the water the fish hardly see them or feel threatened.

Let’s now look at the different fishing lines and their uses while fishing. Some unique lines such as the fly lines have various techniques to catch fish. Fly lines are made from tough materials meaning they do not easily break but even if they do break there is another line attached to the butt of the fishing rod, this activity is called Backing. This helps in preventing the fish from escaping, also leads to one catching a lot of fish. This second line is also very durable and does not break easily. It is made from a substance known as polyvinyl chloride. It is waterproof and extremely strong. Also wire lines that consist of metallic substances are also used by many people. These lines are used so that fish that have sharp teeth do not chew through the line. So these lines are made from steel, titanium and other metallic substances. Furthermore another worthy and special addition to the strongest fishing lines is the Braided fishing line. It is manufactured from a man made material known as Spectra. The fibers are weaved into a line. These lines are very strong and are hard to break even by human beings. Fish do not stand a chance in breaking them.

On the other hand these types of lines due to the reason that they are so strong can harm one and ones equipment. It can cause abrasions. These lines also have another disadvantage mainly being that the fish can see them. People try using numerous methods to hide braided fishing lines from the fish. Last but not the least we have the most common and widely used fishing lines due to their low visibility and cost. These are Monofilament fishing lines. This line is widely used by people due to its numerous advantages and variety. This line can be bought in numerous colors such as green, blue and many more. This line should be changed at regular intervals because it can degrade over time due to heating or use. Furthermore it should not be used in deep waters as it can break. Also these lines should not be left lying around as they can damage marine life and the environment. Monofilament is also used in making medicines. It was first introduced in 1953 by DuPont.

Fishing lines have various uses and are the most essential and basic components for fishing.