What's Your Line? New Fishing Line from ICAST 2021

In some anglers' minds, there's nothing more important in catching a trophy fish than fishing with the right line, whether it be monofilament, braided or fluorocarbon.

All have their place in your gear bag, depending on fishing style and targeted species. Braid for sensitivity, fluorocarbon for invisibility and mono for stretch on hook-sets and overall bouyancy. Combine them in a main line/leader rig to maximize the properties.

But any fishing line that can't boast of castability, knot strength and abrasion resistance is probably going to let you down when that big bass comes tugging on your rig.

Fortunately for modern anglers, fishing lines get better every year as super-line technology offers superior features compared to lines made just a decade ago.

The hot new fishing lines below were all featured at ICAST 2021 this summer in Orlando, where Game & Fish editors got a closer look at what's new.

P-Line's New Spin X Braid and Fluorocarbon Leader

WATCH ABOVE: Smooth, soft and castable, this new braid from P-Line is designed for spinning gear. Pair with Spin X fluorocarbon. Learn more in the video with P-Line's Thomas Kanemoto and In-Fisherman's Todd Cesiner at ICAST 2021 in Orlando.

P-Line Spin-X Braid

P-Line Spin-X Braid is the first spinning reel-specific braided line on the market. Featuring a color change from hi-vis blue to vi-vis orange every meter, it is visible in all weather conditions, making it easier to detect the slightest strike. Constructed using eight carriers of fiber, Spin-X is manufactured to be soft and smooth, allowing the line to fly off the spool for long casts and quick descents. Available in 8-, 12-, 16-, 20- and 24-pound test in 150-yard spools. ($17.99; p-line.com)

Seaguar BasiX

Named Best of Category at ICAST 2021 (Fishing Line), the affordably priced BasiX is made of 100-percent custom Seaguar fluorocarbon resins, and is virtually invisible underwater. Knot strength and abrasion resistance you'd expect from Seaguar. Soft, supple and easy to cast. ($9.99; seaguar.com)

Seaguar TactX

Performance features makes this braid a good choice for everyday anglers. TactX is engineered to maintain a perfectly round shape and stay firm to minimize rod-tip wrapping and wind knots. With a pebble texture to add durability and help cut through vegetation. It's woven from multicolor earth-tone strands that are heat-set for better color retention and to create a natural camo. ($16.99; seaguar.com)

SpiderWire DuraBraid

New SpiderWire DuraBraid is 25 percent more abrasion-resistant than Power Pro, according to the manufacturer. Providing strong knots with super shock absorbency, it may be the toughest braid on the market. Designed for maximum abrasion resistance against what anglers fear most - rocks, dock, boat hoists, heavy vegetation and timber. Available in low-vis green color and offered in 150-, 300- and 3,000-yard spools, with test ratings from 6 to 80 pounds. ($13.99; purefishing.com)

SpiderWire DuraBraid: Benefits and Release Date

WATCH NOW: Florida Sportsman editor Jeff Weakley talks SpiderWire DuraBraid with Jake Dawson of Pure Fishing. This redesigned Dura Braid line is 25 percent tougher than traditional braid and available in up to 80-pound test. Find it on shelves and online in November 2021.

Get the Perfect Braid and Fluorocarbon Combo

WATCH NOW: Florida Sportsman editor Jeff Weakley discusses the benefits of the new SpiderWire braid and fluorocarbon combos with Jake Dawson of Pure Fishing. These come in saltwater and freshwater options and offer 15-20 percent savings with the combo as well.

Trik Fish Gator Braid

Gator Braid has a unique deep-green color — a swamp green — and it fits right into the bass environment. Smooth and long-casting, it's a perfect choice for frogging. A superior clear coating helps provide strength and abrasion resistance. Ultra-thin for its test-pound ratings. ($18.35; trikfish.com)

Soft Steel Instinct Fluorocarbon

Soft Steel Instinct Fluorocarbon is manufactured on an advanced extruding machine to create a professional-grade fishing line that is consistent and reliable. Instinct is nearly invisible underwater, has great abrasion resistance and is easy to cast. Bulk fluorocarbon comes in 200-, 600-, and 1,200-yard spools, from 4- to 20-pound test. ($8.99; softsteelusa.com)

Strike King Contra Fluorocarbon

Performance class line that is priced for value. To develop Contra fishing line, Strike King partnered with world-class engineers, state-of-the-art manufacturers and some of the top anglers in the sport. While offering Contra Braid and Contra Monofilament, Contra Fluorocarbon is defined by great sensitivity, next-level abrasion resistance and incredible handling characteristics. ($14.99; strikeking.com)

Berkley Expands ProSpec Mono Fishing Line

WATCH NOW: Jake Dawson with Pure Fishing talks with Florida Sportsman editor Jeff Weakley about updates to the Berkley ProSpec Fishing Line, an already well-known, durable, do-it-all monofilament line. The 2021 line comes in new colors, like the high-vis yellow, and is available in 1K, 3K and 5K yards.

KastKing Kast Pro 13X Finesse Braid

KastKing KastPro 13X Finesse Braid will change fishing for spinning-reel applications and bait-finesse presentations. The 13 strands of ultra-high molecular fibers are crossed 36 times every inch and creates a smooth, supple and long-casting braid line for finesse techniques. Ultra-thin, with superior knot strength and incredible abrasion resistance. Available in three colors from 6- to 30-pound test. ($29.99; kastking.com)

Yo-Zuri T-7 Premium Fluorocarbon

T-7 Premium Fluorocarbon is the strongest bass fishing line in the Yo-Zuri lineup. T-7 Premium is created from select materials to balance tensile strength, shock strength, and abrasion strength. This exclusive manufacturing process gives T-7 Premium a perfect molecular balance that results in unmatched strength. ($17.99; yo-zuri.com)