Four Major Materials
of Fishing Line
![Characteristic of Nylon Fishing Line](https://i0.wp.com/www.varivas.fishing/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/nylon_characteristic.png?resize=361%2C361&quality=80&ssl=1)
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![Characteristic of PE Fishing Line](https://i0.wp.com/www.varivas.fishing/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/pe_characteristic.png?resize=361%2C361&quality=80&ssl=1)
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![Characteristic of Fluorcarbon Fishing Line](https://i0.wp.com/www.varivas.fishing/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/fluorocarbon_characteristic.png?resize=361%2C361&quality=80&ssl=1)
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![Characteristic of Polyester Fishing Line](https://i0.wp.com/www.varivas.fishing/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/polyester_characteristic.png?resize=361%2C361&quality=80&ssl=1)
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Nylon
![Characteristic of Nylon Fishing Line](https://i0.wp.com/www.varivas.fishing/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/nylon_characteristic.png?fit=361%2C361&quality=80&ssl=1)
Characteristic of Nylon Fishing Line
A flexible and easy-to-use material with a wide range of applications.
A material that is hard to deform, and fit well on a reel and easy to use casting line. It also stretches slightly, so it can also be used as a shock leader to absorb the stress on a line. Although known for weakness to water absorption and ultraviolet rays damage, the recent development of manufacturing methods and coating technology dramatically improved durability.
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Super Trout Advance Big Trout
Ultra smooth, IGFA-class, nylon line![](https://i0.wp.com/www.varivas.fishing/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/shock_leader_products.jpg?resize=560%2C560&quality=89&ssl=1)
Shock Leader
A shock leader is a length of the heavy fishing line designed to absorb the weight and pressure off the sinker from the main thinner line.![](https://i0.wp.com/www.varivas.fishing/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/shock-leader-nylon.jpeg?resize=560%2C560&quality=89&ssl=1)
Shock Leader – Nylon
Premium Nylon shock leader available in a comprehensive range of sizes for all game fishing applications![](https://i0.wp.com/www.varivas.fishing/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/vep-shock-leader12.jpeg?resize=560%2C560&quality=89&ssl=1)
VEP Shock Leader – Nylon
20x more durable then conventional nylon line![Ocean Record Shock Leader](https://i0.wp.com/www.varivas.fishing/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ocean-record.jpg?resize=560%2C560&quality=89&ssl=1)
Ocean Record Shock Leader
Excellent, extra-strong, all-purpose nylon shock leader![](https://i0.wp.com/www.varivas.fishing/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/seabass-shock-leader-vep-f-nylon.jpg?resize=500%2C500&quality=89&ssl=1)
Seabass Shock Leader VEP-F NYLON
VARIVAS SEA BASS Nylon shock leader![](https://i0.wp.com/www.varivas.fishing/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/PR80_main.jpg?resize=560%2C560&quality=89&ssl=1)
Super Trout Advance Extreme Shock Leader
Super Trout Extreme Shock Leader (nylon)- 1
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Fluorocarbon
![Characteristic of Fluorcarbon Fishing Line](https://i0.wp.com/www.varivas.fishing/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/fluorocarbon_characteristic.png?fit=361%2C361&quality=80&ssl=1)
Characteristic of Fluorocarbon Fishing Line
Suitable for shock leader line, with strong abrasion resistance and good sensitivity.
The material has excellent anti-abrasion quality when it comes into contact with obstacles and provides good sensitivity. It is commonly used for shock leader lines. The high specific gravity makes it effective for fast sinking fishing tackle and lures. Conventional fluorocarbon lines lack flexibility; however, VARIAS’s innovations in materials and manufacturing have produced a more flexible Fluorocarbon.
![](https://i0.wp.com/www.varivas.fishing/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Area-Super-Trout-Master-Ltd-Shock-Leader-VSP-Fluorocarbon.jpg?resize=500%2C500&quality=89&ssl=1)
AREA Super Trout Master Limited Shock Leader VSP Fluorocarbon
Extra strong, sensitive, fluoro leader line for ultra-light, finesse fishing![](https://i0.wp.com/www.varivas.fishing/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/seabass-shock-leader-fluorocarbon.jpg?resize=500%2C500&quality=89&ssl=1)
Seabass Shock Leader Fluorocarbon
VARIVAS SEA BASS Fluorocarbon shock leader![](https://i0.wp.com/www.varivas.fishing/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Big-Trout-Shock-Leader-VSP-Fluorocarbon.jpg?resize=500%2C500&quality=89&ssl=1)
Big Trout Shock Leader VSP Fluorocarbon
Extra strong & sensitive line. Ideal for bringing in large freshwater fish--bass, trout, salmon & steelhead.![Trout Shock Leader Fluorocarbon](https://i0.wp.com/www.varivas.fishing/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Trout_Shock_Leader_Fluorocarbon1-scaled.jpg?resize=560%2C560&quality=89&ssl=1)
Trout Shock Leader Fluorocarbon
Highly sensitive, durable shock leader for targeting trout- 1
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PE | Braided Line
![Characteristic of PE Fishing Line](https://i0.wp.com/www.varivas.fishing/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/pe_characteristic.png?fit=361%2C361&quality=80&ssl=1)
Characteristic of PE Fishing Line
With its overwhelming sensitivity, strength, and thinness, PE line has revolutionized fishing.
Its non-stretching strength results in sensitive feedback from the tip of the line. It is 2.5 to 3 times stronger than similar diameter sized nylon line. Some feel that PE line is weak against abrasion wear and is a bit too supple of a line.
‘PE’ refers to polyethylene, the original material used to make PE line. Today, however, VARIVAS’s PE products are engineered and manufactured by a complex combination of several different variations of high tech processing methods and special coatings to create a single ‘PE’ line.
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AREA Super Trout Master Limited SUPER PREMIUM PE x4 Mark Edition
Super thin and durable. High sensitivity with low stretch. Competition class PE line.![](https://i0.wp.com/www.varivas.fishing/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/jigging10x10-max-power-pe-x8.jpg?resize=560%2C560&quality=89&ssl=1)
Avani Jigging 10×10 Max Power PE X8
Ultra-strong, extremely thin 8-strand braided line for jigging![](https://i0.wp.com/www.varivas.fishing/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/BaitFinessePEx4_1.jpg?resize=560%2C560&quality=89&ssl=1)
Super Trout Advance Bait Finesse PE x4
Designed for Mountain Stream BFS (Bait Finesse System) fishing![](https://i0.wp.com/www.varivas.fishing/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/avani-seabass-pe-si-x.jpg?resize=560%2C560&quality=89&ssl=1)
Avani Sea Bass PE Si-X X8
INVINCIBLE HEAT RESISTING Si-X / Sea Bass Model![](https://i0.wp.com/www.varivas.fishing/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/avani-sea-bass-max-power-pe-x8-gold.jpg?resize=560%2C560&quality=89&ssl=1)
Avani Sea Bass Max Power PE X8 Status Gold
High-end, Maximum Power PE fishing line![](https://i0.wp.com/www.varivas.fishing/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/avani-sea-bass-max-power-pe-x8-gray.jpg?resize=560%2C560&quality=89&ssl=1)
Avani Sea Bass Max Power PE X8 Stealth Gray
High-end VARIVAS Sea Bass model Max Power PE line![](https://i0.wp.com/www.varivas.fishing/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/kaigyo_monster_pe_si-x.jpg?resize=560%2C560&quality=89&ssl=1)
Monster PE Si-X VAMOS
Designed for fresh and saltwater monster-class fish fights![](https://i0.wp.com/www.varivas.fishing/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/snakehead-smp.jpg?resize=500%2C500&quality=89&ssl=1)
Snakehead SMP CAMOUFLAGE
Specificially designed for snakeheads![](https://i0.wp.com/www.varivas.fishing/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/catfish-premium-pe.jpg?resize=500%2C500&quality=89&ssl=1)
Catfish Premium PE
VARIVAS 8-strand-braid PE - specially designed Catfish line![Catfish Max Power PE](https://i0.wp.com/www.varivas.fishing/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/catfish-max-power-pe.jpg?resize=500%2C500&quality=89&ssl=1)
Catfish Max Power PE
VARIVAS 8-strand-braid PE; specially designed Catfish line![](https://i0.wp.com/www.varivas.fishing/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Super-Trout-Advance-Max-Power-PE-S-spec.jpg?resize=560%2C560&quality=89&ssl=1)
Super Trout Advance Max Power PE S-spec
Thin & Supple, Friction-free fishing line designed especialy for top water![VARIVAS Super Trout Advance MAX Power PE X8](https://i0.wp.com/www.varivas.fishing/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Super_Trout_Advance_MAX_Power_PE_X8_1-scaled.jpg?resize=560%2C560&quality=89&ssl=1)
Super Trout Advance Max Power PE X8
Thin & Strong. SP-F Coating PE Trout fishing line maximizes casting distancePolyester
![Characteristic of Polyester Fishing Line](https://i0.wp.com/www.varivas.fishing/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/polyester_characteristic.png?fit=361%2C361&quality=80&ssl=1)
Characteristic of Polyester Fishing Line
Polyester line provides very good sensitivity, and high specific gravity controls a delicate game.
It is very tenacious, hard, and has a low protraction rate compared to nylon and fluorocarbon lines. It is often used in hi-lo rig with multiple hooks and leaders. Recently, because of its high sensitivity and specific gravity, second only to fluorocarbon, thin diameter polyester lines are used for Aging and private pond fishing competitions. It has no water absorption and is superior to nylon in abrasion resistance.