Braid or Nylon? We often see this question come up on forums when it comes to lure fishing. Unfortunately, we realize that the answers offered are often contradictory. So we wanted to do the exercise so that you can guide your choice between a braid or a nylon.
As a preamble to any advice, know that the choice of your line will above all be determined by your type of fishing, the type of lure you use or the fish you are targeting. So there is no general truth. These are more fisherman preferences, even received ideas. This is why a person wishing to make the distinction between nylon or braid often leaves with more questions than when they arrived.
Our fishery diversity often means that we have to make compromises when it comes to choosing our line, and a good number of fishermen opt for a one-size-fits-all configuration. Consequently, this choice is very often unsuitable for all fishing techniques.
To help you find your way around, we wanted to enlighten you on the main principles to follow when using braid, nylon or fluorocarbon.
By virtue of its properties, nylon is above all a thread:
If we have to use nylon, it would therefore be more to be preferred:
Conversely, nylon is to be avoided:
By virtue of its properties, the braid is above all a thread:
The braid is therefore to be preferred:
Conversely, the braid is to be avoided:
Due to its properties, fluorocarbon is above all a thread:
Fluorocarbon is therefore to be preferred:
Conversely, the use of a fluorocarbon is to be avoided:
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