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The Sunline Blog

Why Using a Fluorocarbon Leader Will Help You Catch More Fish

(Photo courtesy of Major League Fishing) Leader-specific materials When it comes to braid-to-leader combinations, there are many different options for what to use. It can often be overwhelming for an angler when looking at all the different options of braid and fluorocarbon, and it can sometimes be challenging to know which ones to choose when you don’t know the differences between them. This is why we design leader-specific lines at Sunline to mee...
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Top Line Choices for Forward Facing Sonar

Stepping up your forward-facing sonar game with Cody Huff Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard or seen on social media anglers talking about the topic of forward-facing sonar discussing how much it has been proven successful over traditional techniques. Some of these forward-facing sonar setups include Garmin LiveScope, Humminbird MEGA Live, and Lowrance ActiveTarget. There are many lures that can get bites paired with this t...
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The Best Line Choices for Glide Baits and Swimbaits

There is no doubt that glide baits and swimbaits draw big bites from giant bass. There are two primary types of swimbaits: paddle tail and multi-jointed. There is a difference between a glide bait and a multi-jointed swimbait however, and the main difference is the number of segments. A glide bait has two segments, and only two segments. This allows the bait to swim in a big sweeping motion which can look like a big baitfish trying to escape. While g...
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Importance of line diameter when cranking

Most anglers only use the pound(lb) test of a fishing line as their only consideration of which size line to buy for their chosen fishing technique. The pound(lb) test rating is how many pounds of pressure it takes to break the line. Most anglers think that the line will break if the fish weighs more than the line’s lb test rating. However, this could not be further from the truth. Sure, bigger fish do have a greater chance at breaking your line, but...
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Benefits of Using Braid with a Leader with Austin Felix

(Above Photo Courtesy of Bassmaster) Braided line is becoming more and more popular on both baitcasting and spinning reels. While an angler can tie his or her lure straight to the braid, another option would be to use a fluorocarbon or nylon leader. Sunline offers both FC Leader and Nylon Leader materials designed specifically for this. Another specific leader material called the Tepa Tapered FC Leader is a new one for 2023/2024. This line allows f...
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