Editing Angling (section)

=== Line ===
[[File:Clear Fishing Line.jpg|thumb|A collection of fishing line stored on [[bobbin|spool]]s]]
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Fishing lines are long, ultra-thin, flexible cords that may come in [[monofilament fishing line|monofilament]] or [[braided fishing line|braided]] [[multifilament fishing line|multifilament]] forms. Traditional fishing lines are made of silk, while most modern fishing lines are made from [[synthetic polymer]]s such as nylon, [[polyethylene]], [[polyvinylidene fluoride]] ("[[fluorocarbon]]") or [[copolymer]] materials.<ref>{{Cite book|title=The World Book Encyclopedia Volume 7|publisher=Field Enterprises Educational Corp.|year=1968}}</ref><ref>{{Citation
| last = McNally
| first = Bob
| title = How to Pick the Right Kind of Fishing Line
| date = 2 August 2019
| publisher = Outdoor World
| publication-date = August 2, 2019
| url = https://www.outdoorlife.com/how-to-pick-right-kind-fishing-line/
}}</ref> Important specifications for a fishing line include its material and forms, [[breaking strength|test weight]], diameter, [[elastic deformation|stretch]], [[plastic deformation|memory]], abrasion resistance, UV resistance, and reflective and/or [[refractive]] visibility.