Fishing line is the most integral component of fishing tackle, and without it there is no catching by hook and line standards. Millions of miles get produced annually by a myriad of brands, and choosing the proper line to suit your needs has become a complicated subject for anglers to grapple. Adding to the difficulty of line choices and selection, dozens of brands and line types have cluttered the marketplace, further complicating matters. Distinguishing a line’s characteristics and identifying its functions will help enable anglers achieve their fishing goals. Knowing what line to use, when and where, is one of the most important skills to master. And the more you know about what line accomplishes, the more prepared you’ll be to make educated decisions and addressing fishing conditions. When making your line choice, consider the target species and size of fish you’re pursuing, fishing style, habitat, lure weight, equipment, and the delivery and manipulation of artificial lures. Each consideration will influence in choosing the best line for the specific job. As it relates to our bass fishing, we have three primary line types to choose from – braid,