What is Fishing line?
[[File:Zvejybinis valas.jpg|thumb|right|200px|{{Center|A spool of monofilament fishing line}}]] A '''fishing line''' is a thin flexible [[:wikt:string|string]] or line intended for [[angling]]. It can be made from any of a number of materials. [[Monofilament fishing line|Monofilament]] is the most common.<ref>Ron Garrison, ''The Everything Fishing Book: Grab Your Tackle Box and Get Hooked on America's Favorite Sport'' (Avon, MA: Adams Media, 2003.), p. 70</ref> It is made from a single [[fiber]] of [[plastic]]. Fishing line is rated for its breaking strength, [[Casting (fishing)|castability]], and [[knot]] strength. [[:en:wikt:abrasion|Abrasion]] resistance is another good quality of a fishing line. == References == {{reflist}} {{sports-stub}} [[category:Fishing]]