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When It comes to fishing, Line and leader are the critical link between you and the fish.

Different environment and techniques demand different performance criteria. That's why there are a great variety of lines specifically designed and formulated to meet any fishing challenge. From micro thin, low stretch champion (White Lightning) to the brawniest line on the market today, (Grand Slam) in popular colors. If you are looking for the line fish can't see, multi color camuoflaged line is the answer (Quattro Plus) Fishing tournament, or want a thin, super strong line, the I.G.F.A True test multi color camuoflaged (Black Widow) should be your choice, no guessing about strength, (a 12 lb line breaks at 12 lb). Are you looking for a high visibility (Red Devil) has re-defined the term while expanding line performance to a totally new level.

When you buy a new line, consult your reel for the line capacity, stay within the stamped capacity lb/yard of the reel for best casting performance. Another factor play a role, the line diameter, if you use a micro thin line the reel will hold aproximately 27% more line. for example a standard line 12 lb test is .014 inch diameter and a micro thin line 12 lb test is .011 inch diameter.

When you shop for fishing line, have one thing in mind, there are no "production and expiration dates" on the spools, which brings up the question, how old is the product you are looking at? A good indicator would be, if you see a deal to good to be true, it often is. Close out deals, store returns, over runs,etc, They apear new but can all have age on them before they re-appear for sale again.

A good rule of thumb, buy your fishing line from a dealer with a high volume of sale, (Bulk Spools included) and you will get a fresh line that will make your fishing trip more enjoyable.

Which Monofilarment line is the strongest.

Comparing monofilarment brands only on published breaking strenghts can lead to some bad purchasing decisions. We have all seen the ads claiming the strongest 20 lb test line. All Hi-Seas products are engineered to stand up to catching fish in actual conditions. We offer products in each of the three main classes of line.

There are basically three types of monofilarment line

1) IGFA Rated Line

2) True Test Rated Line

3) Conventional Size Line

IGFA rated line: IGFA stands for the International Game Fish Association. This organization created international break-strength standards and line classes in kilograms to manage and recognize world record catches.Their rules require that the line used to make a record catch break 'below' or' at' the rated line class mark in kilograms. If the line does not, the potentional record is disqualified. For this reason IGFA rated lines, by definition, should break at or below their poblished kilogram,(or pound test) break rating. These lines are grnerally more expensive due to the more demanding break strength and manufacturing requirements. If you are fishing for world record catch, you should use IGFA rated line. 

True Test Rated Line: True Test Rated Line is linerhat has an actual breaking strength very close to its published breaking strength. The product is 'true to its published break test'. True Test rated line can be slightly higher or lower than its published strength, therefore, true test line may not meet IGFA line class ratings. Many true test lines are thinner in diameter than conventiona; lines of the same pound test.

Conventional Size Line: This is the type of monofilarment line comonly used. Gemerelly speaking, the actual breaking strength of conventional size line is higher than published breaking strength on the package. Mostanglers find this beneficial because the line is stronger than advertised. And because most anglers are not setting out to break world records, they are not concerned about line classes. Conventional line works well for most fishing applications and usually is priced lower than IGFA rated and true tested lines.

When should I use braided line?

The latest generation braided lines offer benefits that makes them ideal for a wide variety of fishing situations. Hi-Seas Grand Slam Braid contains Spectra fibers with virtually no stretch, has a super thin diameter, and has the most sensitive touch and hardest hook sets of any line we offer. Grand Slam Braid fishes well on spinning  and conventional tackle in fresh or salt water, is exellent for fishing jigs and bucktails, bottom fishing with bait, and getting diving and trolled lures to run deeper. Surfcasters swear by its long-casting properties, too. Tying knots with braid is more demanding and many knots can slip, so use only knots that are recommended for braid.

Is a thin diameter line better?

It depends. For certain applications, line that has a higher strength-to-diameter ratio offers advantages.

Thin lines are usually more supple, and sink a little faster, which can benefit lure presentation they also have les memory (the propensity to coil after being on the spool for a long period of time). In clear water, thin lines can be less visible. they also tend to cast further, ecpecially on spinning tackle. Thin diameter lines, like White Lightning, Black widow, and Grand Slam Braid for example, are favored on ultra-light tackle and for fishing with finesse-type bait, but not all thin lines have the same performance criteria. some stretch as much as 30%, which reduces sensitivity and can inhibit your abillity to set the hook. Some exceptions are White Lightning, which boats an impressive strength-to diameter ratio, but is formulated for reduced stretch for greater sensitivity and hook-setting power, and Grand Slam Braid which has virtuelly no stretch.

Lines with slightly thicker diameter are more popular for use on conventional reels and with heavier tackle. They provide greater abrasion resistance and more body - an advantage for casting with revolving spool reels and running over rod guides. Thicker lines also offer a degree of insurance against nicks and chafes. Three examples are Hi-Seas extremely popular Quattro Plus, and Grand Slam, and Red Devil brands.

Which line color is right for me?

High visibility, Low visibility, No visibility  It can be confusing but here are some guidelines.

Hi-visibility lines are designed to be easy to see above the water's surface and are most popular for trolling in both fresh and saltwater. They make putting out a trolling pattern (multible lures or rigged baits in a specific configuration) a breeze, and tracking lure position is easier. Hi Vis Fluoresent Yellow Grand Slam, and Red Devil offer trollers a great advantage.

Low visibility lines, such as Quattro Plus and Black Widow, use alternating color patterns to make them blend into the water around them the same way camouflage clothing allows hunters to blend into thier sorroundings. They are both extremely popular and highly versatile. Quattro Plus is also offered as leader, where its greatly reduced visibility makes it a perfect choice.

No visibility can only mean one thing. Hi-Seas Fluorocarbon. A completely different polymer than other monofilarment lines, it has the uncanny ability to literarally disapper underwater because it has the same light refraction qualities as water. Even trout,bass, and fly fishermen are adding short leaders of fluorocarbon at the end of their lines because, in clear water, using it equates to more bites. It has become increasingly popular for use in making rigs for everything from chunking tuna to bottom fishing in saltwater. most recently, top bass pros have switched to using 100% Fluorocarbon as running lines, specifically Hi-Seas new 100 % Fluorocarbon line, for improved catch rates.

 Wildfire The new generation of braided line

Wildfire is a superline that combines the most desirable properties of Spectra braid with the easy handling of monofilament. Thesmooth surface and unique construction allow you to cast Wildfire further than ordinary braid on both spinning and baitcasting tackle with whisper- quiet precision. Best of all, you can tie your favorite mono knots and handle the line with th ease of monofilament. The line is dompact, sensitive, and holds its shape cast after cast, fish after fish, without fraying. Wildfire is made by braiding Spectra fibers around a proprietary core material, The line is then passed through a thermal process which bonds the fibers around the core inside out. This special finishing gives Wildfire a rounder, fuller-body that resist wind knots and behaves like monofilament. Wildfire has virtually no stretch and is more than twice as strong as monofilament of the same diameter, allowing you to feel every nibble and quick set your hook. The line is colorfast. There are no dyes or outer coating to come off on your hands, and the line will hold its original color even with repeating fishing. Wildfire is so revolutionary, it will literally change the way you think about braided line.

Available in the folowing Test lb/Diameter

6/.003 - 10/.005 - 12/.007 - 15/.009 - 20/.011 - 30/.016

      100%  Fluorocarbon - Pure Polyvinylidene Fluoride Line 

Hi-Seas 100% Fluorocarbon is made from the higehst grade of pure polyvinylidene fluoride and extruded to exacting quality control standards.It matches the light refractivity of the water making it virtually invisible. Supple and easy to cast, Hi-Seas 100% Fluorocarbon is an exellent speciality running line. Pro bass fishermen are using it for a variety of finesse techniques and in super clear lakes because it sinks faster than mono, is undetectable by fish, and remarkable tough. It's also ideal for use as invisible leaders - if you use colored lines, adding a leader of Hi-Seas Fluorocarbon increases hits and provides extra security against chafe and abraison.

Available in the folowing Test lb/Diameter

6/.007 - 8/.009 - 10/.011 - 12/.012 - 15/.014 - 20/.016 - 25/.017

   White Lightning - Advanced co-polymer

White lightning is a true test rated, fluoroescent clear, micro thin diameter monofilamrnt with sensitivity that rivals braid. White lightning narrows the performance gap between mono and braid. It's engineered from a new copolymer matrix making it incredible thin, remarkable strong, and yelding less stretch than many other mono lines.White Lightning has incredible knot strength using common knots, and itssupple texture lays perfectly on spinning and conventional reels while flowing-off smothly without tangles. Its diameter to strength ratio makes it stand out, capable of handling big fish. White Lightningis perfe3ct for freshwater applications from ultralight outfits for trout and panfish, to heavier test for fishing bass and waleyes. Its improved sensitivity means you'll feel the subtlest pick up and set the hook with power to spare. White Lightning is the line you can count on to provide the sensitivity you demand and the performance you deserve.

Available in the folowing Test lb/Diameter

4/.006 - 6/.008 - 8/.009 - 10/.010 - 12/.011 - 15/.012 - 17/.013 - 20/.015 - 30/.019

   Quattro Plus - Ultra Camuoflage Line

Hi-Seas popular Quattro Plus camuoflage fishing line provides excellent performance while retaining all the qualities that anglers have come to love, especially its ability to disapear underwater! Quattro Plus does for fishing line what camuoflage clothes do for a hunter - it breaks up visual patterns so it blendsinto the background. Its unique formulation gives it incredible linear and impact strength with excellent abrasion resistance. It's one line that won't give up on you during the hottest bite.Thats why Quattro Plus is the choice of so many top pros on the SKA Turnament Trail.

Available in the folowing Test lb/Diameter

6/.010 - 8/.011 - 10/.012 - 12/.014 - 15/.016 - 20/.018 - 25/.020 - 30/.022 - 40/.024 - 50/.028 - 60/.031 - 80/.035 - 100/.039 - 130/.047 - 150/.051 - 200/.059 - 250/.071 - 300/.075 - 400/.079

NEW PRODUCT

  Grand Slam Braid made with spectra fibers from Honeywell

When you want the ultimate in sensitivity and bone-jarring hook sets, there's only one line to have on your reels-Hi-Seas Grand Slam Braid. The line that gives you more of what you buy a super braid for! Made with the finest Spectra fibers and manufactured using a process that weaves it into the thightest braid pattern possible, this remarkable new line is guaranteed to perform like no other. (Will out last any other Braided line on the marked). Braiding Spectra under extreme presure is a time consuming process that cost more, but the benefits are evident from the first time you use it. Grand Slam Braid ir thinner, rounder, and packs more uniformly on spinning and conventional reels. The line will not bury in reels, knots are sthonger and don't slip, and abraison resistance is greatly enhanced. Its compact diameter reduces wind knots and rod tip wraps. In other words, it solves the problems anglers have been experincing with other braids! You'll cast further and feel your luresworking like never before with unprecedented performance. Because the line has near zero stretch, even the most suble bites will be transmitted back to your hands for immediate response. When it's time to set the hook, a flick of the wrist will stretch necks! Grand Slam Braid is the absolute pinnackle of fishing performance. Its a line that can make anyone fish more like a pro!

Available inthe folowing colors: Flrcnt Yellow, Green & Red

Available in the folowing Test lb/Diameter

10/.004 - 15/.006 - 20/.008 - 30/.011 - 50/.012 - 65/.016 - 80/.018 - 100/.019 - 150/.022 - 200/.023

   Grand Slam - Big Fish Tough High Performance Fishing Line

From ultra light to big game, Grand Slam is up to the challenge! its formulation provides high impact strength, excellent abrasion resistance and superior knot strength. It's equally at home on conventional and spinning tackle. Every yard is computer checked for consistent diameter and breaking strength provide you with an unequalled level of performance - performance you can rely on. That's why we say with confidence - Grand Slam is BIG FISH TOUGH!

Available in the folowing colors : Flrcnt. Yellow & Green

Available in the folowing Test lb/Diameter

6/.010 - 8/.011 - 10/.012 - 12/.014 - 15/.016 - 20/.018 - 25/.020 - 30/.022 - 40/.024 - 50/.028 - 60/.031 - 80/.035 - 100/.039 - 130/.047 - 150/.051 - 200/.059 - 250/.071 - 300/.075 - 400/.079

   Red Devil  - High -Vis Line  Ultra Abrasion Resistant

Red Devil isn't just another High vis line it's the brightest, easiest to see line you can use under any light condition. Its fluorescent red color stands out above the water, but fades to near invisibility below. Yet, that's only part of the reason it is the biggest leap forward in monofilament line in a decade! This "next generation" monofilament is a unique blend of the most advanced polymers with silicone. The result is a softer line with a silky feel that is easier to tie and provedes unparalleled knot strength. Its abraision resistant qualities rival any of the stif, hard-shell lines of the past. Red Devil offers today's angler a level of performance that leaves the competition back.

Available in the folowing Test lb/Diameter

6/.010 - 8/.011 - 10/.012 - 12/.014 - 15/.016 - 20/.018 - 30/.022 - 50/.028 - 80/.035

   Black Widow - I.G.F.A True Test Micro Thin Line

Black Widow has been a favorite with fresh and saltwater anglers since its introduction over ten years ago. It's a thin-diameter, premium co-polymer monofilament that incorporates multi-color camuoflaging technology, so fish don't see it. But that's only one of the reasons you'll love it. Black Widow is a supple line that lies beautifully on any reel and casts with near zero friction. It has low memory, so it won't coil up after sitting on the reel for extended periods, and it's a tough line that provides solid fish-fighting performance. For the record-conscious angler, it's I.G.F.A True  Test rated. Whether you jig for smallmouth, troll for waleyes, plug stripers, or chunk tuna,Black Widow is a proven performer that won't let you down when the fishing heats up.

Available in the folowing Test lb/Diameter

6/.008 - 8/.009 - 12/.011 - 16/.013 - 20/.015 - 30/.019 - 50.024 - 80/.031 - 130/.047