The CEO and chairman of Barings, LLC, Thomas “Tom” Finke has worked in the finance industry for more than 30 years. When he’s not working, Thomas Finke enjoys fishing. There are three main types of fishing line: monofilament, braid, and fluorocarbon. Made from one strand of nylon, monofilament line offers superior handling, high stretch, and good knot strength. Plus, anglers can often find monofilament lines with varying diameters and abrasion resistance because they are so versatile. Unfortunately, this variety comes at a cost. Since so many different manufacturers make monofilament line, it’s difficult for anglers to purchase line that is of a consistent strength and quality when buying different brands. Plus, some of the characteristics of monofilament line, such as its high stretch, make setting a hook or re-tying the line more difficult. Braided fishing lines are about two times as strong as monofilament lines, thus allowing anglers to have more line on their spool even when they use a higher line weight. Most braided lines also have minimal stretch--meaning anglers have an easier time setting their hooks--and less memory than monofilament line, which means loops and twists won’t stay in the line when it’s pulled off the spool. Finally, fluorocarbon lines are made to be extremely abrasion resistant and can last longer than monofilament lines. Created by combining carbon and fluoride, these types of lines don’t absorb water and are nearly invisible to bass and other fish once they are cast. However, this type of line is not perfect. Fluorocarbon line has a long memory, so it’s not great for spinning reels. It’s also much more expensive than other types of line and is affected by heat. Further, it’s not good for topwater fishing since the line sinks more easily.
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AuthorThe Chairman and CEO of Barings LLC , Thomas Finke possesses over 27 years of experience in the investment and banking sectors. Archives
March 2021
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