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Which fishing line stretches to absorb shocks?

Monofilament.

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  1. Braided line
  2. Wire leader
  3. Monofilament ✔

Why: Mono has some give, which cushions a fish's sudden runs and head shakes. That is part of why it is popular for beginners.

Huh, didn't know that: Mono can suffer from memory, where it keeps looping in the shape of the spool.

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Answer: Monofilament. Mono has some give, which cushions a fish's sudden runs and head shakes. That is part of why it is popular for beginners.

  1. Types of Fishing Line (Take Me Fishing) www.takemefishing.org/how-to-fish/fishing-gear-and-tackle/types-of-fishing-line
    stretches to absorb shocks
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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