When was monofilament line invented

Anglers were looking to capitalize on the characteristics of lower visibility and higher abrasion resistance that they liked in the leaders to use as their main lines full time. Fluorocarbon also provided greater sensitivity for a main line due to it having less stretch than nylon. In , Sunline opened a new factory featuring increased technology and much larger production output per year.

In , Sunline started production of Sunline branded fluorocarbon lines, soon after their first braided line product, Deep One launched the same year. Production grew at a rapid pace as the demand for fluorocarbon lines began to build in many markets. In , Sunline launched Tornado their first fluorocarbon leader which began their reputation for high quality fluorocarbon products. In , Sunline launched a new fluorocarbon leader, V Hard that is still very popular and sold today.

The s saw the growth of fluorocarbon expand rapidly with numerous new products launched including FC Sniper, Shooter and FC to name a few. Anglers from all markets continued to recognize the benefits of fluorocarbon and the Sunline labatory continued to develop new products for freshwater and saltwater markets. P-Ion technology was a joint development project with the Tokyo Institue of Technology. The P-Ion process molecularly changes the surface of any line making it more abrasion resistant and slicker allowing for longer casts.

The process was in development for over five years in an effort to make the best lines even better with better performance, greater strength and longer casting. The P-Ion process was patented globally and the name was updated to Plasma Rise in Line is made using an extrusion system that takes the line through a number of cooling, heating and moisture processes while stretching the line to its final diameter. Controlling the process to the smallest detail is what creates the highest quality lines.

The following image shows the extrusion process. The four biggest reasons anglers continue to prefer fluorocarbon for any species are abrasion resistance, decreased visibility under water, greater sensitivity and no impact from natural conditions like ultraviolet light.

Fluorocarbon has a much greater resistance to abrasion from rocks, trees or fish teeth than nylon lines. Below is a comparison between 10 strokes underwater with 1. While not invisible under water like many people believe, fluorocarbon is less visible under water than nylon. Water has a refractive index of 1. Fluorocarbon has a refractive index of 1.

This is what makes fluorocarbon less visible under water. Fluorocarbon lines provide greater sensitivity because it is harder and transmits bites better. Avoid braided line when some line stretch is actually preferred, such as when trolling for soft-mouthed fish like salmon. Some stretch can act like a shock absorber, making a big difference in successfully hooking a soft-mouthed fish. Like monofilament, fluorocarbon fishing line is also extruded in a single strand similar, but fluorocarbon molecules are more tightly packed, so the line is denser and noticeably heavier by size than nylon.

Fluorocarbon refers to a broad family of compounds, including organics comprised of fluorine, chlorine and carbon, along with synthetics made from hydrocarbons. Because it sinks easily, this type of fishing line is great for bottom fishing, such as jigging or bottom bouncing. By and far, fluorocarbon fishing line is most commonly used as leaders a short length of heavier test fishing line that attaches to the main line at one end, and the hook or lure at the other.

Nylon remains the most popular and cost-effective material for fishing line, but newer materials such as Dacron, Spectra, and Dyneema are available, particularly for braided lines. Wire, either single strand or braided, can also be used as fishing line. Wire fishing line can be especially helpful in catching fish when used as a leader material for fishing toothy fish like mackerel and tuna. Wire is also used during trolling when reaching deeper depths is important. The strength of fishing line is measured in pounds and should match up with the weight of the species of fish you are going after.

For example, a braided line with a pound test or more would be ideal for large game fish, whereas a 5-pound test would be suitable for trout. Worse yet, too heavy a line can break a lightweight rod. Looking for a new boat or yacht to start casting lines from? Van Isle Marina has a wide range of yacht services and yachts for sale moored at our docks. Take a look at our selection online or come and see us in person. That was also the time when synthetic materials were improved.

These materials will later be used for fishing lines. First synthetic fishing lines were made of polyester marketed as Dacron by Du Pont and they entered the market in s. Dacron is still known for its strength and long life. Du Pont chemists invented nylon in and made braided nylon line but it was too elastic for fishing so they improved it into a monofilament made from a single, high-strength line which is still in use today.

Dutch State Mines invented in , a line made from multi-fibered polyethylene which had high strength. Fluorocarbon fishing line has a refractive index similar to that of water which makes it almost invisible and is very valued because of that.

Fly lines are made of tough braided or monofilament core with a polyvinyl chloride coating which makes it waterproof. Tenkara lines are made of braided monofilament with a number of threads decreasing toward the hook.