Braided fishing lines date back to the origins of modern fishing tackle. It was first made by braiding natural materials like silk or horse tails together to make a line capable of fighting fish.

Imagine a fishery where you throw metal lures as far as possible, and then skip them back to shore as fast as you can. I just described how I, and many others, fish for false albacore. It’s a popular ...

. Over the last couple of decades, braid has become more popular for a variety of reasons, like strength, sensitivity, and casting distance. These tightly woven strands of synthetic fibers make for ...