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CHOOSE THE

RIGHT LINE

CHARACTERISTIC

NYLON

FLUOROCARBONADVANTAGE

PRICE

Low to moderate

High

Nylon is more

affordable

ABRASION RESISTANCE

Moderate to low

High

Fluorocarbon is best

in heavy cover

KNOT STRENGTH

Moderate to highModerate to high

A draw; depends

on knot type

COLD WEATHER

Becomes stiffer

Unaffected by

temperature extremes

Fluorocarbon is a

good ice-fishing line

DENSITY

Close to that of water

About 60% denser than

nylon; sinks readily

Nylon can be made to

float or sink in fishing

Absorbs water

and weakens slightly

Does not absorb water

Fluorocarbon is

stronger when wet

WATER ABSORPTION

LONGEVITYDeteriorates in UV light

(sunlight)

Not affected by UV

Fluorocarbon lasts

longer

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