The 10 Best Fishing Line For Bass

Prized by tournament and recreational users alike, the Berkley Vanish (around $17) is a true fluorocarbon model with a refractive index nearly matching that of water, ensuring it stays all but invisible to your prey. And where other models can feel stiff, this one remains flexible.

With tons of colors and weights to choose from, you can be sure to find a KastKing World's Premium (around $7) that fits your angling needs. Its soft and supple construction makes it a joy to handle and cast, and helps bring to life otherwise fake-looking lures and baits.

Heavy cover, spinning tackle and big fish are no match for the Power Pro Spectra (around $25), whose high strength-to-diameter ratio means it's as easy to reel and manipulate as it is durable. If you're an occasional angler and need something to last between outings, this is it.

Whether you're just getting into the sport or are already a seasoned angler, the Berkley Trilene Big Game (around $7) won't disappoint. This tried and true option boasts all the hallmarks of a monofilament line, from being easy to cast to being able to float on the surface.

You don't have to worry about fraying or premature wear with the Piscifun Onyx (about $13), which has a unique nano resin coating that is extremely abrasion resistant compared to other models. It also protects it from the kind of color fading that is so common among braided designs.

The RunCL PowerFluoro (appx. $10) boasts a number of ergonomic features that make it a good value for budget-minded users, including a high-density construction that enables it to sink faster than similar options. It's also completely nonabsorbent, so it's great for ice fishing.

Fly fishers in need of a good floating option should check out the Scientific Anglers Aircel (around $19), which boasts a braided multifilament core and a weight and head length specifically suited to catching largies and smallies. It can be tough to cast longer distances, though.

The braided KastKing SuperPower (about $14) is a popular option that works well in a wide variety of environments, from rocky streams to wetland marshes. It's constructed of the same polyethylene fiber that's used to make bulletproof vests, which gives it an unparalleled durability.

If you're looking for a fluorocarbon option but aren't willing to shell out for the real thing, the P-Line Floroclear (appx. $12) is a decent alternative. Its silicone center is coated with the same compounds, giving it similar qualities and making it almost as invisible underwater.

Though technically designed for saltwater angling, the Hercules 4 Strand performs admirably in ponds and lakes where heavy grass might pose a challenge to thinner lines. It's also a pretty cost-effective choice, considering you get 1,094 yards for under $30.