Lines - Stren - Terminal Tackle

LINES – Stren - Terminal Lines – Knots

Probably the most neglected link between the fisherman and the fish is this most important link.

There are three things that can cost you a fish – a broken rod, a broken reel or a faulty line. The line begins to break down the minute its exposed to sunlight and its UV rays. A combination of salt water and a day in the sun is hell on a the line. Don’t wash it off after a day’s fishing and you’re asking for trouble.

The line you use depends on the fishing conditions. Get extra spools ($5 each) to have on hand, from 6 to 17 pound test, depending on whether you are going off the jetty, off the flats or around bridges. It’s just nice to have a variety of lines. I carry 8, 12 and 17 pound test as a good range. I recommend Stren line by Dupont because its consistent, soft enough to tie knots easy, abrasive proof and it takes a lot of abuse. Most of all because it’s easy to tie knots.

The tackle you use will be different for each and every fish, which will be specified in detail when we get to them.