Fishing World

BRAID KNOT BREAKDOWN

THERE’S no doubt in my mind that one of key technological impacts on recreational fishing over the last twenty years has been the development of gel spun polyethylene (GSP) lines. The influence of GSP fishing lines cannot be underestimated as it’s been the catalyst for the development of exciting new fishing techniques and provided the impetus for a revolution in fishing tackle design that is continuing today. Prior to the development of GSP lines the most commonly used fishing lines were nylon monofilament lines that had become increasingly available after the 2nd World War. Consequently, there was

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