Matériau de la ligne
Also known as: Line material
UHMWPE braid (PE)
Caractéristiques
- SG 0.97 floats; 1-3% stretch
- Thinnest per strength
- Opaque — needs a leader
Idéal pour
- Main line for nearly everything
Contreparties
- Tied direct in clear water
Fluorocarbon (PVDF)
Caractéristiques
- SG 1.78 sinks fast; RI 1.42 (water 1.33)
- High modulus — feels low-stretch
- Weak knots, memory
Idéal pour
- Leaders; casting-gear main line for bottom and hardbaits
Contreparties
- Topwater; spinning above 10 lb
Nylon (PA)
Caractéristiques
- SG 1.14; 20-30% stretch
- Best knots; absorbs water; RI 1.53
Idéal pour
- Topwater on trebles; backing
Contreparties
- Any finesse or bottom-contact rig
Polyester mono (ester)
Caractéristiques
- SG 1.38 sinks; 5-8% stretch
- Brittle on shock
Idéal pour
- Ultralight 1-4 lb finesse with a leader
Contreparties
- Anything over 4 lb; hard hooksets
Chapitres liés
- Fluorocarbon overview — Fluorocarbon against braid and nylon