What are co-polymer and multi-polymer fishing lines?
What are co-polymer and multi-polymer fishing lines?
Hi, I'm looking to find any information on the specifics of co-polymer and multi-polymer fishing lines. I'm doing research into monofilament lines for a high school assessment and would greatly appreciate any information on the types of nylon used in these lines. Even just to be pointed in the right direction would be great. Thanks heaps!
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Re: What are co-polymer and multi-polymer fishing lines?
By definition, co-polymer and multi-polymer lines are composed of more than one material. Some are delineated as a blend of nylon and fluorocarbon, others are given the label with no specification of what is in their makeup. Some go back and forth in labelling between co-polymer and nylon monofilament. Unfortunately, I don't believe any manufacturer goes into the specifics of what nylon or fluorocarbon they are using but I wish you luck in your research!
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Re: What are co-polymer and multi-polymer fishing lines?
If you want a more in-depth breakdown, reach out to Wetekam Monofilaments in Newport TN. Tell them you're doing a report for HS, and they oughta put you in touch with someone from engineering.
Re: What are co-polymer and multi-polymer fishing lines?
Thanks heaps!
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Re: What are co-polymer and multi-polymer fishing lines?
Most monofilament lines these days are not straight nylon - they are a soupmix of ingredients. For example, an abrasion resistant line may have an additive to reduce friction.
Re: What are co-polymer and multi-polymer fishing lines?
I may be mistaken but Silver Thread was the first advertised co-polymer fishing line. Prior to that, line companies would use the term nylon BUT the word “Nylon” was a registered name like Xerox.
I think people can get confused by marketing jargon and spiel. I think monofilament was introduced as an advancement to the previous braided lines that would rot, fray, fuzz out, wear and fail, generally when your personal best fish was on the other end.
I think people can get confused by marketing jargon and spiel. I think monofilament was introduced as an advancement to the previous braided lines that would rot, fray, fuzz out, wear and fail, generally when your personal best fish was on the other end.