Which fishing line should I use? Braided, fluoro, or mono? I get this question a lot, and each fishing line type has its own ...

A general rule for leader material: Any part of your leader that you want to float should be monofilament, and any part that you want to sink should be fluorocarbon. For dry fly fishing, monofilament ...

Of the three main types of fishing line — braided, nylon monofilament and fluorocarbon — braided line is becoming the go-to for many anglers. Here are some of its characteristics. PHYSICAL DIFFERENCES ...

Monofilament and fluorocarbon line look identical side by side. In fact, unless you are a seasoned angler, you’d be hard-pressed to feel the difference between the two when casting, working lures, or ...

When it comes to choosing fishing lines and rigging, freshwater anglers have had it pretty easy for generations. We spooled up with whatever strength and diameter nylon monofilament we preferred, ...

Purchasing a trout leader isn’t always simple. You’ll have to figure out the length and diameter that you’re looking for, as well as the material that you want. At most fly shops, you’ll have two ...