The subject of today’s in-depth review is Yo-Zuri’s Hybrid. This line is a co-polymer that uses a patented fluorocarbon/nylon technology that claims to make the line both waterproof and UV proof. So before we get it on the water, we’ll start with a short discussion of why you would want something like this over some other alternatives.

We all know that mono has certain characteristics that can be a pain.

To begin with, they absorb water. Yup, they sure do, although today’s mono’s are vastly improved over older lines, they are still absorbent. Mono’s also stretch.

This makes them a good choice for some applications where you want the fish to have a little more time to take the bait all the way into their mouths but can be a detriment when it comes time to set the hook or on a long cast. Monofilament lines have good abrasion resistance but here again, once it gets saturated, any little nick in the line can cause a break-off.   [Read more…]