<h2>Buying Monofilament Line</h2><p>Monofilament line is drawn from a single (mono) strand of nylon. Its properties can be influenced by the base material and the degree to which the line is stretched during production. Not so long ago, nylon mono was popular mainly among static anglers. It had too much stretch and lacked the direct lure contact that lure anglers needed. Most lure anglers preferred braid, which offered a far more direct connection to the lure.</p><p>That has changed, at least in part. Through more advanced manufacturing processes and revised material compositions, monofilament lines have been developed with significantly less stretch and a range of positive qualities for certain styles of lure fishing.</p><h2>Making Stretch Work for You</h2><p>For classic jigging, <strong>low-stretch braid</strong> remains the go-to choice - nothing else comes close for feel and feedback. However, there are techniques where the lack of stretch in braid actually works against you.</p><p>When fishing strongly vibrating moving baits such as crankbaits - lures that are wound steadily through the water - the <strong>controlled stretch of modern mono</strong> proves genuinely beneficial. Unwanted vibrations are cushioned, and a hooked fish stays on more securely. Hard lures such as minnows and jerkbaits also run more smoothly and enticingly thanks to that stretch. Shock loads during twitching are absorbed and the lure is never overpowered.</p><p>For surface lures, nylon mono is also the first choice. It floats, keeping topwater lures reliably on the surface. The <strong>supple nature of mono</strong> allows these lures to run beautifully, and the <em>Walk-the-Dog</em> action is supported at its best.</p><p>Mono is even suitable for pike fishing. Pike love big swimbaits, and these gliding lures fish best on a thick, robust nylon line that allows them to develop their full action. The fight with a big pike becomes less violent and much more controlled thanks to the line's stretch.</p><p>And there is more. Trout are hard fighters with relatively soft mouths and a habit of jumping. Here, mono adds an extra layer of security during the fight. Since many popular trout lures are moving baits - on which trout hook themselves or are worked with a twitch - bite detection and line sensitivity are secondary concerns. The benefits of a supple, stretchy line far outweigh the drawbacks, making <strong>monofilament line the first choice</strong> for the majority of lure fishing for trout.</p><h2>A Quiet Line</h2><p>Unlike braid, monofilament line produces almost no noise as it passes through the rings. This makes it unobtrusive and particularly well suited to heavily fished waters.</p>