Nylon monofilament: Subtype distinctions

Polyamide monofilament; cushioning and handling are useful properties, not proof of the highest knot strength.

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Nylon monofilament

Extruded nylon: cheap, knots beautifully, floats slowly and stretches 20-30 % — a rubber band that keeps a topwater on top and has no business on any rig you feel or set.

  1. Subtype distinctions
  2. Subtypes
  3. Diameter and sensitivity
  4. Water and conditions
  5. Rigs and use
  6. Care and trade-offs

Nylon monofilament