What determines line poundage

[deathb4disco]

Examples shown on this site : Mels-Place.com - Monofilament, Copolymer, Fluorocarbon & Braided Fishing Line Diameter Comparison

This is a good example of what I'm talking about. From that link, I picked out the following 6# mono lines. I highlighted the diameter for inches in red and millimeters in blue:


6 0.007 0.19 Platypus Super-100 - multi-polymer monofilament line Monofilament


6 0.0079 0.20 Momoi's Hi-Catch IGFA - IGFA-Rated nylon monofilament line Monofilament


6 0.009 0.22 ANDE Tournament - nylon monofilament line Monofilament


6 0.009 0.22 Platypus Platinum - nylon monofilament line Monofilament


6 0.009 0.22 SpiderWire EZ Mono - nylon monofilament line Monofilament


6 0.009 0.23 Platypus Classic - nylon monofilament line Monofilament


6 0.0091 0.23 Momoi Hi-Catch - nylon monofilament line Monofilament


6 0.010 0.25 ANDE Premium - nylon monofilament line Monofilament


6 0.010 0.26 HI-SEAS Grand Slam Fluorocarbon Coated - nylon monofilament line Monofilament


6 0.010 0.25 HI-SEAS Grand Slam Mono - nylon monofilament line Monofilament


6 0.010 0.25 Sufix Superior - nylon monofilament line Monofilament


They can't all be 6# line!

I fish for fun, not records, but it would be nice to have a little more consistency in line diameter and the stated breaking strength.

[CrappiePappy]

They can't all be 6# line!

I fish for fun, not records, but it would be nice to have a little more consistency in line diameter and the stated breaking strength.

Well, I don't think they are all "exactly" 6lb test, either ... if you go by the Momoi IGFA 6lb test diameter, then look at that same line in 8lb test and compare it's diameter to some of the other brands of 6lb test, you'll find them to be virtually equal in diameter.

But, then again ... one has to factor in the quality of the materials used, extrusion process, added chemicals or processing steps, and quality control of the manufacturer (USA or overseas). You certainly can't go by the advertisement hype !!