Depending on the fishing conditions and how the tackle is cared for, braided fishing lines are more durable and last longer than other lines. Braided lines can hold knots as well or better than other fishing lines, depending on how good you are at tying knots and whether you use the right ones. ) term refers to modern products made from woven synthetic materials that offer good strength in a small diameter. They were initially called "super lines" because they were made of incredibly strong yet thin gel-spun polyethylene fibers. Over a century ago, there were fishing lines that were woven and woven from cotton or linen. Bulky, cumbersome, and prone to deterioration, the nylon fishing line quickly became a virtual relic. The latter was called monofilament (single strand), in contrast to the multifilament construction of braided fishing lines. Braided fishing lines have little or no elongation, unlike monofilament lines which can undergo significant changes in elongation under strong pressure. Depending on the fishing conditions and how the tackle is cared for, braided fishing lines are more durable and last longer than other lines. Braided lines can hold knots as well or better than other fishing lines, depending on how good you are at tying knots and using the right ones. The Palomar knot is probably the most popular braided fishing line knot. Braided lines use only single uni knots for end connections and line-to-line uni knots for joining two lines or connecting a leader to a line. Manufacturers and many anglers advertise the abrasion resistance of braided lines, but I'm not aware of any tests that prove this in real fishing conditions. As a former user of monofilament lines, I now do about 70% of my fishing with braided lines. There are some minor drawbacks (more expensive, harder to cut, wind knots, and a tendency to stain the rod tip) and types of fishing for which other lines are better suited. Still, a braided fishing line can help anglers be more productive. A few years ago, almost all fishing lines were braided lines made primarily of Dacron. New braided lines made of synthetic materials offer many advantages to anglers. In today's comprehensive market, these lines continue to improve and braided lines are very popular in the bass fishing community and have many uses for all anglers. Braided lines made of synthetic materials maintain a small diameter it offers great strength while still providing less stretch, making it more sensitive to the angler and easier to cast. Many braided lines are less likely to break if snagged, and straightening the hook allows you to retrieve today's expensive baits. Today's braided lines work well with a closed cover when flipping and casting. And almost eliminates the chances of the line breaking when setting hooks or retrieving fish from these areas. A braided line is also a great choice for fishing in thick mats of aquatic vegetation. And allows anglers to snatch fish from that heavy cover. A braided line can greatly extend the life of a reel if properly spooled and maintained during use. Braided lines also work well with spinning rods. It's generally recommended to use some light-line version, but still get the above benefits.