Ester line (polyester monofilament): Selection and care

Compare working strain, knot reliability and shock performance. Keep appropriate cushioning and inspect damage. PE with a leader remains an alternative when evidence is insufficient.

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Ester line (polyester monofilament)

A polyester monofilament from Japanese light-game fishing: sinks, stretches only 5-8 %, thin and sensitive as braid, brittle as glass on a shock — the ultralight main line that most North American anglers have never seen.

  1. Subtype distinctions
  2. Scope
  3. Diameter and use
  4. Water and current
  5. Rigs and limits
  6. Selection and care

Ester line (polyester monofilament)