UNDERSTANDING SUPER LINES
MOST anglers will usually refer to the super lines they use as braided line or “braid” for short. Using braid is commonplace nowadays but the line you are using might not actually be braided at all. Whilst the use of super lines has now become mainstream, understanding the different characteristics of these lines and some of the terminology will help you be better informed the next time you go to buy some new line.
WHAT ARE SUPER LINES?
The building block for most super lines is polyethylene, an extremely versatile and popular plastic material that
