Monofilament fishing line is made from synthetic string, which is the modern solution to what previous people were forced to use natural fibers for. The mono- prefix indicates that it is not made by braiding multiple strands, or by twisting fibers and is true for virtually every natural material, from cotton to wool to hemp fiber.
While the base substance is often plastic, it can be even stronger materials such as nylon or Kevlar. All these materials are artificial, typically produced by transforming petroleum.
Unbroken plastic threads have many uses, and are employed in fiber optic technology and telecommunications. The average person is most accustomed to its use in angling, and of course it is superior to natural fiber in almost every way. Before plastic and the machinery to create a uniform thread, the only option was metal wire or string.
While many natural materials such as flax and hemp are strong, they must be thick in order to withstand the tugging of large game. Natural threads also have more friction than monofilament, which made casting and tying fishing knots more difficult.
Plastic filament has the advantages of being much lighter than its predecessors, as well as having a slippery surface. The fact is great for angling, since it greatly reduces friction with the coil and the rod. This does not slow down casting, and also results in reduced wear. Incredibly thin, it can be used with even tiny baits and lures. Fly casting would be difficult without modern fibers, and yet even a light thread can land a large fish.
One special property of plastic not present in natural fiber is its elasticity. Plastic thread can stretch, and this is what allows a tiny strand to endure the brutal tugging of a fighting bass. A monofilament can handle stress in excess of its rating. While stretching can cause permanently warping, it is a better option than losing a fish. It can be cut away and replaced, since it is inexpensive.
While the base substance is often plastic, it can be even stronger materials such as nylon or Kevlar. All these materials are artificial, typically produced by transforming petroleum.
Unbroken plastic threads have many uses, and are employed in fiber optic technology and telecommunications. The average person is most accustomed to its use in angling, and of course it is superior to natural fiber in almost every way. Before plastic and the machinery to create a uniform thread, the only option was metal wire or string.
While many natural materials such as flax and hemp are strong, they must be thick in order to withstand the tugging of large game. Natural threads also have more friction than monofilament, which made casting and tying fishing knots more difficult.
Plastic filament has the advantages of being much lighter than its predecessors, as well as having a slippery surface. The fact is great for angling, since it greatly reduces friction with the coil and the rod. This does not slow down casting, and also results in reduced wear. Incredibly thin, it can be used with even tiny baits and lures. Fly casting would be difficult without modern fibers, and yet even a light thread can land a large fish.
One special property of plastic not present in natural fiber is its elasticity. Plastic thread can stretch, and this is what allows a tiny strand to endure the brutal tugging of a fighting bass. A monofilament can handle stress in excess of its rating. While stretching can cause permanently warping, it is a better option than losing a fish. It can be cut away and replaced, since it is inexpensive.
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