What determines line poundage

[footballcoach]

I caught a 40lb bull red on 12lb stren. Did not swing him in boat though.

[deathb4disco]

You could probably tell if that is true, by checking the diameter of two different brands that are IGFA certified & of the same pound test.

That's basically what I do.

[deathb4disco]

Examples shown on this site : Mels-Place.com - Monofilament, Copolymer, Fluorocarbon & Braided Fishing Line Diameter Comparison

This is a good example of what I'm talking about. From that link, I picked out the following 6# mono lines. I highlighted the diameter for inches in red and millimeters in blue:


6 0.007 0.19 Platypus Super-100 - multi-polymer monofilament line Monofilament


6 0.0079 0.20 Momoi's Hi-Catch IGFA - IGFA-Rated nylon monofilament line Monofilament


6 0.009 0.22 ANDE Tournament - nylon monofilament line Monofilament


6 0.009 0.22 Platypus Platinum - nylon monofilament line Monofilament


6 0.009 0.22 SpiderWire EZ Mono - nylon monofilament line Monofilament


6 0.009 0.23 Platypus Classic - nylon monofilament line Monofilament


6 0.0091 0.23 Momoi Hi-Catch - nylon monofilament line Monofilament


6 0.010 0.25 ANDE Premium - nylon monofilament line Monofilament


6 0.010 0.26 HI-SEAS Grand Slam Fluorocarbon Coated - nylon monofilament line Monofilament


6 0.010 0.25 HI-SEAS Grand Slam Mono - nylon monofilament line Monofilament


6 0.010 0.25 Sufix Superior - nylon monofilament line Monofilament


They can't all be 6# line!

I fish for fun, not records, but it would be nice to have a little more consistency in line diameter and the stated breaking strength.

[CrappiePappy]

They can't all be 6# line!

I fish for fun, not records, but it would be nice to have a little more consistency in line diameter and the stated breaking strength.

Well, I don't think they are all "exactly" 6lb test, either ... if you go by the Momoi IGFA 6lb test diameter, then look at that same line in 8lb test and compare it's diameter to some of the other brands of 6lb test, you'll find them to be virtually equal in diameter.

But, then again ... one has to factor in the quality of the materials used, extrusion process, added chemicals or processing steps, and quality control of the manufacturer (USA or overseas). You certainly can't go by the advertisement hype !!

[parfume4]

I would like to share a picture I took and edited to compare different lines.
Welcome your comments on line quality.


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[parfume4]

Note that same magnification was used for these 4 pictures


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[crappie wrangler]

I have always enjoyed light tackle fishing and no matter what species I fish for I use the lightest tackle I can get away with. I have been accused of lieing more than once over the fish I have landed on light line. Lines are tested with a
machine to determine exact breaking strength. I am sure we have all seen the videos even testing various knot strengths. Landing nets are why someone can boat a fish on lighter strength line than the weight of the fish. It is my experience that most species of fish will bite a crappie jig. When I fished with the six old geezers regularly they were often surprised at the Stripped Bass I would catch on lighter lines. Big fish and light lines are why reels have a drag system built into them. Here is just one example of light tackle fishing.




This is was taken on a crappie rod with braid and an eight pound tippet. The fish is obviously well over 8#'s. Here is another example




The fish in this pic is 22" long. The fishing rod at my feet I made from a 3' ice fishing blank and it has 2# line on it. The point is line size is not the determining factor to fish size. The reel's drag system is. I could produce dozens of pics like this as proof. Both fish posted here came out of open water where there was nothing for the fish to wrap the line around. In very clear water I use lighter line, in stained water I use heavier line.