Fishing School
Line Experiments
We have conducted various line experiments over the years, and we’ll continue the testing in an effort to know exactly which line is best for each application.
Here are some of the more popular tests in case you haven’t yet seen them:
– How Much Farther Can You Cast With A 10lb Braid vs. 20lb Braid?
– Should You Use Saliva To Tighten Fishing Knots?
– Shocking Results: Mono vs. Fluoro Abrasion Experiment
– Fluoro vs. Mono Stress Test Experiment
– Mono vs. Braid – Casting Contest
– Does Leader Line Get Weaker In Tackle Bag?
Please let us know of any other tests you’d like us to conduct using the Comments section below.
Interesting data that dispelled some myths.
Could you possibly conduct some tests with wire? I often tie 15# Surfstrand to my leader with an Albright knot for mackerel. I’ve noticed a huge difference tying wire to 8# line vs 20# leader line.
What exactly have you noticed when tying the wire to 8 vs 20 lb line? I don’t use wire much, so I have a lot to learn if I’m going to be conducting tests on it.
Are there any other knots that you’ve had success with when tying to wire?
Thin wire cuts 8# real easy. 20# mitigates that and has a pull strength somewhere around #12-14#’s I’m guessing. I have tried wire to braid with an FG knot and it works great but then I need a longer piece of wire which after a few fish will have kinks that I remove. I have not had success with any other knots
Fascinating that mono is better than fluoro. We have all been told different. Great info
totally different from mono to floro cast ok but the braided line went so much farther i was totally amazed of the difference thanks Luke
Glad to see that you’re enjoying the added casting distance of braid.