Thread: line test

one of my fishin buddys sent me this . may be useful to somebody

Temperature effects on fishing line
August 12th, 2009 Goto comments Leave a comment Results of Fishing Line Break at different temperatures

A test was conducted with 8 pound test fishing lines(s) to determine the effects of temperature on fishing line failure. Each test was conducted 3 times per temperature range. Each fishing line type was allowed 15 minutes within each temperature zone to allow for acclimatization. Machine force was constant until line failure occurred.

Braided Fishing Line ( 8 Pound Test )

6 Degrees Fahrenheit - Line failure occurred at 18 pounds of pressure

40 Degrees Fahrenheit - Line failure occurred at 15.3 pounds of pressure

80 Degrees Fahrenheit - Line failure occurred at 21.6 pounds of pressure

Fluorocarbon ( 8 Pound Test )

6 Degrees Fahrenheit - Line failure occurred at 7.9 pounds of pressure

40 Degrees Fahrenheit - Line failure occurred at 9.8 pounds of pressure

80 Degrees Fahrenheit - Line failure occurred at 13.7 pounds of pressure

Monofilament Fishing Line ( 8 Pound Test )

6 Degrees Fahrenheit - Line failure occurred at 8.3 pounds of pressure

40 Degrees Fahrenheit - Line failure occurred at 8.8 pounds of pressure

80 Degrees Fahrenheit - Line failure occurred at 8.1 pounds of pressure

wow that's why I use braid!

Sounds like 8# mono is 8# mono. And consistant in any weather. That's why I use mono.
6# though. I use to use braid well tried it and if you hang the brush you have 3 choices
Break the rod, cut the line or reel in your brush pile disturbing the whole thing. I like to give a good tug and break of at the knot to save line. Thanks for the info that was very interesting.