When choosing a braided line for spinning, anglers most often pay attention to indicators such as strength and thickness. However, you should not blindly trust the parameters specified by the manufacturer.

• Index strength many experienced anglers check at home. It is enough to arm yourself with a set of cargoes to compare the declared figures with the real ones. Novice anglers should be aware that manufacturers usually exaggerate the capabilities of their braids by 25-30%. Therefore, when buying a cord with a tensile strength of 12 kg, you can be sure that it will withstand a load of 8 kg.
• Braid diameter can be called an abstract metric that is measured by the shell. Often novice spinners compare braids by analogy with monofilament lines. However, this approach is fundamentally wrong. Because of this, a number of manufacturers do not indicate the thickness of the cord at all, and strength plays the role of the main characteristic. It can be expressed in the usual kilograms or pounds (libras) for us. 1 Lb corresponds to 453.6 g.

A few words should be said about the structure of wicker lines. All cord manufacturers use polyethylene fibers from three factories under the brands:

• Dyneema is available in Holland and Japan;
• Spectra is made in the USA.

Thus, the fibers at the base of braided cords are practically the same, but they are intertwined according to different technologies, with different coatings, which makes the products differ in price and quality.

When buying a cord, you should pay attention to several nuances.

• It is better to take the fishing line in a trusted store, where a fake is not sold.
• You should immediately visually inspect the bobbin with fishing line. The presence of scuffs and irregularities in the weaving is a sign of a low-grade cord.
• Preference should be given to round braids.
• By touch, you can feel how slippery the coating of the thread is.

Good luck fishing!

Modern spinning as a fishing method offers anglers a wide range of possibilities. Since in our reservoirs on spinning you can catch the most different fish- from bleak to catfish, both tackle and bait should correspond to the method of fishing that the spinner chooses.

This type of spinning fishing as ultralight has arisen relatively recently and is associated with the emergence of ultralight rods, small reels and small lures. In order to throw a lure that has a very low weight, and to ensure its effective wiring, a special fishing line is required, in the role of which in recent times more and more braided cord protrudes.

Cord requirements

Any braided line has the following properties, which are extremely important for the spinning player:

1. Low, almost zero extensibility. This property of the line provides high sensitivity, due to which the spinning player is able to feel even the slightest bite and make an effective hooking.
2. High strength with small diameter. Thanks to the latter characteristic, a significant casting distance is achieved. In addition, the small diameter of the braid allows for greater penetration of the bait due to less resistance in the water. It is believed that cords with a diameter of up to 0.1 mm and with a breaking load of up to 7 kg are used for ultralight.

   On packages with cords of American and European production, the diameter is indicated in millimeters and breaking load in kilograms or in libres (lb). The Japanese have their own cord markings. It is indicated by a # sign. There are tables that allow us to translate the Japanese marking into the indicators we are used to.

Expert opinion

Knipovich Nikolay Mikhailovich

Attention! Few manufacturers honestly indicate on the packaging the diameter of the cord and its breaking load - either the thickness of the cord is underestimated, or the breaking load is overestimated. The spinner should always keep this in mind, because when fishing with ultralight, the actual thickness of the line is very important.

Which braid should you choose? In addition to these basic properties of the line, a spinner who prefers to fish with ultralight tackle should pay attention to other important characteristics, among which are the following:

• its weaving is the most dense, due to which the most even laying of the cord on the spool is ensured;
• the definition of "diameter" for such a cord is closest to reality;

Classification

Initially, all cords were usually divided into:

• pigtails;
• cords in which individual fibers are sintered together in a special way.

Now "pigtails" can be found mainly among the products of Chinese companies of unknown origin. Although such cords have sufficient strength and are rather inexpensive, they have a loose structure, when fishing, they strongly absorb water containing abrasive particles, which leads to sawing of the spinning rings.

The thinner the cord, the more difficult it is to achieve a tight weave, therefore, thin cords even from such a well-known manufacturer as Power Pro have the form of "pigtails", and for this reason it is not often used by fans of ultralight.

It is also customary to divide the cords by the number of threads (veins) from which it is woven. Exist 2, 4, 6 and 8-core cords... The more lived, the denser the cord, but, unfortunately, more expensive. It is more difficult to make a thin cord than a thick one, so there is the following dependence: the most inexpensive braids are cords with a diameter of about 0.14-0.16 mm, with an increase in the diameter of the cord, their price increases, but at the same time, cords with a thickness of less than 0.1 mm become more and more expensive.

One of the characteristics of a cord is the material from which it is made. On the packaging of American-made cords, the term is used as the material Dyneema, on boxes with Japanese they write PE, Super PE or HG-PE... In fact, these are the same material, namely high modulus polyethylene... It is believed to have been invented by Dutch engineers for purposes other than fishing. But in our time it is already difficult to imagine a spinning player who would never come across braided cords.

Advantages and disadvantages

All fans of ultralight spinning are divided into fans of monofilament fishing line and lovers of braiding. Moreover, those characteristics of the line that are disadvantages for some, serve as advantages for others.

Low elongation of the braid

Of course, the almost zero stretch of the cord is a guarantee of high sensitivity. But at the same time, during the fishing on the line, the number of descents is greater, since it weakly absorbs the jerks of the fish.

Expert opinion

Knipovich Nikolay Mikhailovich

Zoologist, hydrobiologist. I am fond of fishing at a professional level.

Healthy! To reduce the number of reels when fishing with braid, you should use a slower spinning rod and do not tighten the reel friction until it stops. But all this must be done in moderation in order to prevent the prey from leaving the driftwood.

Visibility of the cord in the water

Many anglers do not use a line when ultralight fishing for cautious fish such as trout and grayling. Such spinners have switched from monofilament to fluorocarbon, since it is almost invisible in the water, has no memory and has a lower elongation compared to monofilament. However, other anglers do not attach much importance to this factor and successfully catch any predators and peaceful fish with a line.

Lack of memory

This property of the cord can be attributed to its unconditional advantages.

Resistance to external factors

Unlike monofilament fishing line, the cord is immune to ultraviolet radiation, high and low temperatures.

Durability

The cord is much more durable than monofilament, and, in principle, its properties are preserved for two to three years. Nevertheless, it is susceptible to aging and the loss of quality occurs not only with its active use, but also during storage, and this does not happen gradually, but very quickly. Therefore, it is necessary to regularly check the strength of the cord.

Abrasion resistant

On the one hand, the cord is subject to abrasion to a lesser extent than the monofilament when passing through the spinning rings, naturally, if there are no chips and burrs on them. On the other hand, it is less resistant to contact with shell rock, stones and snags. When fishing in such conditions, you should cut off 2-3 meters of braids after each fishing trip.

Resistant to pike teeth

Of course, any angler who is focused on catching a toothy predator uses metal leash... However, it is in the ultralight that fishing often occurs without a leash, since the angler is aimed at catching perch, salmon fish or white predators. But if a pike lives in a reservoir, then the spinning player is not immune from its bite. The predator cuts the braid with much more ease than the monofilament line.

Price

The line is almost always more expensive than monofilament line, although the price of fluorocarbon is comparable to the cost of braiding.

The disadvantages of the cord include the fact that its use presents increased requirements for gear... The inserts of the spinning rings should be made of high quality solid material, and the reel is required to lay the line perfectly flat on the spool. This is especially true when fishing with an ultralight.

Expert opinion

Knipovich Nikolay Mikhailovich

Zoologist, hydrobiologist. I am fond of fishing at a professional level.

Important! Fishing at subzero temperatures is associated with freezing of the line. To decrease negative effect, the cord is impregnated with liquid silicone or petroleum jelly before fishing.

TOP-5

For the fan of ultra-light spinning fishing, the fishing trade offers a wide range of thin and durable cords in different price ranges. Here are the most popular brands.

Salmo elite braid

When fishing with ultralight, a cord with a diameter of 0.09 mm is used. Made from modern Dyneema SK65 fiber. Has a good price / quality ratio. Available in two colors: yellow and green and unwinding - 91, 125, 150, 200 and 1000 meters.

YGK G-Soul X-3

Japanese line designed for fishing with light and ultralight gear. Also has good quality at a relatively low price. It is produced in diameters from # 0.25 with a breaking load of 4 Lb and above. The cord is dyed lemon and comes in a roll of 150 meters.

Varivas Light Game Mebaru

Premium cord. Although it has a high price tag, its quality can be envied by other brands. Colored in blue fluorescent color. Excellent flight performance. Unwinding 150 meters.

Sunline rockfish

Produced specifically for fans of ultralight fishing. The minimum diameter is # 0.3, which corresponds to 0.09 mm with a breaking load of 6 Lb (2.9 kg). Material - HG-PE. Orange color, unwinding 120 meters.

Berkley nanofil

A revolutionary product of the company. It differs from other cords in that the fibers of the Dyneema material are not intertwined. The minimum cord diameter is 0.035 mm. Unwindings 135, 270 and 1350 meters. Demanding on the nodes.

Useful video

Many anglers are dismissive of fishing with a spinning rod of the ultralight class. Indeed, the main prey of such spinningists is small fish. But on ultralight baits, for example, microjig, you can catch almost everywhere. Small perch can be found in almost any body of water.

In addition to standard fishing rods, manufacturers offer fishermen a huge selection of tackle for every type of fishing. It also includes a variety of line options - for summer or winter fishing, as well as common fishing lines.

Where to buy a braided line for fishing

This type of fishing thread can be purchased from the X-FISHING online store. We offer a large assortment of this type of high quality tackle, which will become an essential accessory for successful fishing.

Peculiarities

This type of fishing line is a thin braided cords, the main parameters of which are:

1. High breaking load in comparison with a standard line of the same diameter - ensures the strength and reliability of the product;
2. Lack of extensibility;
3. The diameter, or rather the thickness of the cord, since it is not perfectly round;
4. Weaving method. The nuance here will be the number of threads and their thickness - usually in a skein there are from 3 to 8 pieces.

The advantage of such a fishing thread is its resistance to stretching, which is important for sharp and strong striking.

It can also be used for ice fishing, since the braid combines the characteristics of fineness and maximum strength. It will be useful when hunting cautious and big fish... But there is a significant disadvantage - in severe frosts, the possibility of frosting of the thread appears.

Choosing a braided line

It is better to start the selection of this tackle with a discussion of the fishing conditions, since for long casts, in their absence, for light or heavy baits or overgrown bodies of water have their own types of braided cords.

For example, this line is perfect for jigging because of its zero stretch.

It is worth paying attention to the number of threads in the winding - the more there are and they are thinner, the more difficult it is to weave them, and, accordingly, the price will be higher. But the quality of such cords is not always good. the highest level, therefore, sometimes 5-6 threads in a high-quality strapping are enough. It should be dense and strong, which will increase the strength of the line and the range of its casting. Paying attention to the color of the line, it is worth remembering that its durability and brightness reduce the retention of strength at break. And a special impregnation of the cord slightly adds diameter, but makes it more dense and close to a round shape. True, such coatings are not always durable.

Manufacturers

Market fishing tackle has many brands that offer similar products. Here are some of them:

• Zenag;
• Berkley;
• Gozen;
• Kureha;
• Power Eye;
• Spider;
• Black Hole;
• JigMaster;
• Daiwa;
• Power Pro;
• Sufix;
• Stinger;
• Toray;
• Stren;
• Pontoon 21;
• Shimano.

By choosing the right line, you can get not only a good catch, but also high quality tackle for a long time.