And the hookup ratio for such a thick plastic is mind-blowingly good.
For example, when you want to cast a fresh bait a long way out in the surf and fish it bait-and-wait style, or blast a lure into the surf for a striper, 15-30lb braid is the best main line How to use braid fishing line for surf fishing Always combine braid with a fluorocarbon or mono leader to address visibility concerns in clear water, and add a degree of stretch Use a longer leader for finesse fishing to add stealth and sensitivity to your setup for line-shy species Be cautious when setting the hook with braid, as it lacks the shock-absorbing properties of mono
A hook works best when its bend and point are exposed
But faunal preservation is poor at some of the sites (e.g., Biderbost and Scowlitz) or the provenience of the faunal material is difficult to associate with the deposits that contained the waterlogged wooden fishhooks (e.g., Water Hazard)
In the spring, crawl it slowly along shallow rocky points and flats, pausing occasionally to let it suspend just above cover