Getting A Line On Fishing Line
Fishing line - it's not all the same you know. Sure one would think that you really only need one type I mean all it has to do is support a hook and help you reel in a fish, right?
While this is true, there actually are five different kinds of line that you can use depending on your fishing needs. In addition to that, some lines come in different strengths depending on how heavy you think the fish you will be catching will be. While deciding what kind of line to use may not seem important it actually can make a big difference in how the fish sees your bait and also on the feeling that you get when the fish is on the end of the line.
When choosing line for your fishing expedition, you’ll probably be selecting from these basic types - monofilament, co-filament flourocarbon, braided and fused.
Monofilament line can sometimes also be called nylon fishing line. This is actually made out of plastic which is formed into a single strand. When buying monofilament line you can actually get different grades. The premium grade goes through more quality control and is of higher quality to make it more resistant to abrading.
There is also a co-filament line which has more resistance than the monofilament.
Fluorocarbon line is one of the new lines that is becoming very popular with anglers. It is made from polymer of fluorine bonded to carbon and is virtually invisible once it is under the water. If you are fishing in very clear water this is important because if you're fish sees a string attached to his meal he's probably not going to bite. Fluorocarbon is a lot stronger than monofilament because it doesn't absorb water it also doesn't float so your beak and fall down to the fish faster.
Braided line is like a bunch of single lines that are braided together. This is actually called Dacron and was once prominently used for fishing before they invented the monofilament line made out of nylon. Since the Dacron abrades to easily and doesn't stretch well it is usually reserved for backing material on fly reels.
Fused line is an ultra thin line made up of fused together polyethylene fibers. It is very, very strong and very sensitive as well as having good abrasion resistance. This easy to cast line is a preferred line for fishing.
In addition to these different types of fishing line, you can also buy it in different colors. You usually want to match the color of your line to the color of the water so if you are fishing in Muddy Waters you might go with brown, weedy waters might be better with green and if the sun is out you might want a blue florescent to match with the water but also give you visibility to see the line above the water.
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Fall of the Peeping Tom
Talk about karma coming back to bite you. A 44 year old man in Hong Kong fell from the 10th floor. Oh no, you say, is he alright, how did this happen? Before you start sending in the flowers and fruit baskets, listen to this: he was secretly trying to film his neighbor showering prior to his … er downfall. Apparently the poor woman saw a hand holding up a cellphone at her window and, in true sitcom fashion, screamed for help. So the husband and other neighbors barricaded the pervert in the next apartment. With no way to go, the peeping tom climbed onto the window ledge and, probably fumbling like a fumbling culprit, fell.