1.) Nylon monofilament, standard
cylindrical cross section.
+ inexpensive, stretchy, easy
to tie connections,
- stretchy, will have a
tendency to want to revert to shape and will spread most fly spools, breaks down
"rapidly" in sunshine. poor strength with any
damage.
Score 1-10
3
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2.) Nylon monofilament, flat or
oval.
+ packs down well, relatively
inexpensive, stretchy.
- difficult to tie good
slim connections, will want to revert to shape and will spread spools,
stretchy.
Score 1-10
3
3.) Braided nylon
multifilament.
+ fine diameter, lower
stretch.
- difficult to
source.
Score 1-10
5
4.) Braided nylon
monofilament.
+no advantages other than to
quickly fill a reel for a form of fishing that might not require backing, great
connections with loops spliced into the end.
-bulky, difficult to source in
good lengths. big water drag. poor strength/diameter ratio once the strands
begin to go.
Score 1-10
5
5.) Braided Dacron.
+ readily available, fills
spools, knots up well, relatively inexpensive. good abrasion
resistance.
- reduces potential capacity
of a reel and this affects its "working circumference", has some water drag,
retains water.
Score 1-10
7
6.) Braided Kevlar
+ strong strength/diameter ratio. No
stretch. no water retention.
-very expensive and difficult
to find - is prone to "sudden separation" syndrome. No
stretch.
Score 1-10
3
7.) Braided
Spectra.
+ You can use smaller lighter
reels because of the fine diameter and when you lose line you still retain a
GREAT "working circumference" which affects retrieve speed and drag efficiency.
Has less water drag than any other (some are hydrophobic). No stretch, won't rot
or break down. Cuts through weed.
-You need to be up to speed
with connections, has the potential to cut you. No stretch (but the fly line has
sufficient). Poor abrasion resistance. Can be expensive
Has far too many negative
myths surrounding it. Score 1-10 9
8.) Combined sections of braided Spectra
and Nylon monofilament.
+ adds some stretch while
maintaining the water resistance and capacity of the
spectra.
- has stretch that may not be
required, extra connection between two very dissimilar materials that will
potentially be "out there" somewhere during a battle with a big fish. is not
necessary.
Score 1 -10
8
Gordy I would like to send you
a copy of my DVD "Arbor to Fly". What's your postal address
please?
Peter
Morse
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