Ester line (polyester monofilament): Water and current

Polyester is denser than water, but sinking behaviour also depends on diameter, current and treatment. Visible colours help track fine line. A clear leader and its connections should match the product and presentation.

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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)