The best monofilament fishing lines have come a long way since their introduction in the 1950s. Today’s offerings produce fewer tangles and are nearly invisible — not to mention how many specialty ...

On my way home from work the other day I heard a story on the radio about a young sea turtle that had been found on the beach in Kauai. It had two broken flippers. In addition, both flippers had cuts ...

Monofilament and fluorocarbon line look identical side by side. In fact, unless you are a seasoned angler, you’d be hard-pressed to feel the difference between the two when casting, working lures, or ...

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One way to greatly increase the line capacity of an offshore reel is to use a backing of hollow-core braided line. Pound for pound, braid has a much thinner diameter than monofilament, so it’s ...

Editor's note: Capt. Mike Vickers is taking a break. His "Flagler Fishing" column will return soon. Fishing is a key component of the Florida lifestyle as well as the state’s economy. But fishing line ...

Purchasing a trout leader isn’t always simple. You’ll have to figure out the length and diameter that you’re looking for, as well as the material that you want. At most fly shops, you’ll have two ...

November 11, 2009 — The sole use of monofilament testing is not recommended to diagnose peripheral neuropathy, according to the results of a systematic review reported in the November/December issue ...