Keeping line from unravelling on a fixed spool can be a trial, whether on the reel or in the spares bag. Although you can buy custom bands to secure the line, complete with manufacturers adverts, a cheaper, simpler version is available.

Sometimes a simple bit of equipment can make an angler’s life easier, here David Proudfoot takes a look at the recently released upgrade to the Plano line box.

Scotland team member and shore fanatic Iain Graham takes a first look at Asso Hard Skin monofilament line which, although it is a comparative newcomer to the UK market, has a well established Italian pedigree.

Joining braid to nylon or fluorocarbon with P-Line Black Cap system.

Interesting method of joining a shock leader to main line with glue.

Here we investigate four different fishing lines from top Japanese line producer Sunline and distributed in the UK by Nice Fish!

Momentum 4X4 is a high performance braided line that lure fishing fanatics are absolutely raving about. Planet Sea Fishing test drove it and concluded this is a line with plenty to offer shore, boat and more specifically lure anglers.

Steve Souter introduces the new Daiwa Tournament 8 braided line. The versions available include the innovative Accudepth with markings on the line for depth finding.

Braids don’t come with a better reputation than Tuf Line XP which is now distributed in the UK by Snowbee. Des Westmore offers his first impressions.

Bite tapered monofilament invisibly incorporates the casting leader straight from the spool. The PSF team take a look and identify practical applications that might not be so obvious at first glance. Bite from Tronix Pro is in essence a one-fill