Mono lines

Monofilament lines for bottom fishing are used when fishing with beacons or bite indicators, Method fishing or in the hope of catching carp. Monofilament line is more sinking than braided line and has a much higher shock absorption. Monofilament line is also more slippery and less susceptible to water grasses and pollen. It is for this reason that monofilament line is sometimes used by feeder anglers fishing in rivers. Simply by fishing in this way, less vegetation sticks to the line and it is less necessary to cast the rod for this reason.

What is the most popular line for bottom fishing?

The most popular lines for bottom fishing are sinking quality lines. Whether it is for regular bottom fishing, carp Method fishing or running water feeder fishing, you should always choose a sinking quality line. The price should not be lower than EUR 5 per reel. It is not worth saving money when buying a line, because cheap monofilament lines are much different in strength and durability from quality lines, which definitely affects the fishing results. If you use a lower quality line, you will need to buy a thicker line to ensure that it holds sufficiently. And a thicker line is more buoyant, less castable, less sinkable. This cannot help but affect the fishing results. We recommend the Nytro Sublime Feeder Mono line. It is a top quality sinking line that will not disappoint.

Monofilament monofilament shockleader line

Mono lines for bottom fishing are used not only as a main line but also as a shockleader. When fishing with a braided line, many anglers tie a few metres of mono line. This can be either a plain monofilament line or an FC line. Its purpose is to prevent the braided line from breaking when the feeder is thrown hard from the initial load. It is also useful for protection against bottom sharpness such as shells, plants or hard bottoms. There are now special tapered lines available on the market for Shockleaders, where one end is thinner and tied to the main line, and the tapered line gradually gets thicker and stronger towards the end. The advantage of such lines is that the thin end is tied to the main line in a much smaller knot, which slides more easily through the rings.

Monofilament reel for leashes

When bottom fishing or feeder fishing, the most important aspect when it comes to reels is the leader reel. The leash line is something that makes a big difference to the effectiveness of the bite. You don't have to be a sportsman to know that a thinner reel is more active and a thicker reel is more passive, and fishermen are always looking for a compromise. With a very thin leash reel, often the larger catches are simply lost, so fishermen experiment and look for the optimum solution when fishing. For feeder fishing, the most popular line thicknesses are 0.10-0.14mm, and fishermen are not reluctant to pay EUR 6 or 7 for a 50 or 100 metre roll of line, as a better quality line simply holds more weight. When shopping online for the best lines, we recommend Nytro, Owner, Preston brands.