CHooSINg THE RIgHT TYPE oF bERkLEY FISHINg LINE
Monofilament (Nylon) Fishing Lines
Still the largest selling type of fishing line, nylon monofilaments remain popular because they are easy to S u U s P e E , R ar I e OR available in a wide range of colors, are available at a relatively low cost – even for super-premium varieties. Monofilaments are engineered w M it A h N m A o G r E e A s B t I r L e I t T c Y h than other types of line, a
feature (combined with rod bending) that will help you land more fish. Monofilaments are generally R th e o si u st g s h t t w o is f ts in an f d ou k r in a ks tt . ribute categories:
Superior castability.
Castable/Manageable– Trilene XL Thin/Sensitive– Trilene Sensation
Abrasion S R U e P si E s R ta S n T t– R T O r N il G ene XT
Fish with confidence
Sho a c n k d R co e n s t i r s o t l ant– Trilene big game
VERSATILE
Fluorocarbon Fishing Lines
Outstanding for a wide
Also monofilament in structure, these lines are made with PVDF, commonly known as fluorocarbon. v T a h ri e et p y o o p f u ba la it r s it a y nd of te f c lu hn o i r q o u c e a s rbon is due to these
lines being invisible to fish. Unlike nylon, fluorocarbon refracts light nearly identical to water. In addition, fluorocarbon lines are fast sinking due to
higher density. Since fluorocarbons do not absorb water, they also maintain their original strength and abrasion resistance. These lines are higher
priced than nylon monofilaments, and do require greater care in knot tying.
EXCELLENT SENSITIVITY
Good feel for structure and strikes
Castable/General Purpose–
berkley Vanish
Professional Grade–
Trilene 100% Fluorocarbon
Abrasion Resistant–
berkley Pro Spec Fluorocarbon Leader Material
Superlines
Gel-spun Polyethylene Microfibers are what superlines are made of -- this fiber is what makes them 3 to 4 times stronger than other types of line at equal diameter. These high-tech lines have almost zero stretch, and offer unsurpassed sensitivity. Berkley makes two types of superlines. Fused superlines like FireLine Fused Original and FireLine Fused Crystal, are more tolerant of line twist with virtually no “memory” -- and are made in smaller diameters that perform exceptionally well on spinning reels.
By contrast, conventional braided superlines can be made in larger diameters that are more suited for baitcast reels and techniques. Trilene Braid, for example, comes in pound tests up to 80 lb (15 lb. diameter) and performs outstandingly on baitcast reels with less reel-dig in, wind-knotting and
rod-tip wrap.
best for Spinning Reels
best for baitcast Reels
Incredibly Strong–
FireLine Fused original
Translucent/Low-Vis–
FireLine Fused Crystal
Exceptionally Round–
Trilene braid
Hi-Vis / Low Vis–
Trilene Tracer braid
Uni-Filament Fishing Line
Made out of gel-spun polyethylene, much like a superline, this ultimate spinning reel fishing line consists of hundreds of Dyneema® nanofilaments that are molecularly linked and shaped into a unified filament fishing line. Dyneema®, The World’s Strongest Fiber™, gives this line superline-type strength and our uni-filament process makes it the thinnest Berkley line ever giving it a combination of casting and sensitivity never before seen in any category.
Effortless Casting–
berkley NanoFil
Minimum Diameter/Maximum Strength–
berkley NanoFil
Zero Memory–
berkley NanoFil
Superb Sensitivity–
berkley NanoFil
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