Nylon monofilament: Care and trade-offs

Water absorption, wear, storage and sunlight affect performance. Inspect actual condition rather than imposing one replacement calendar. A fluoro surface does not erase the nylon core's behaviour.

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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