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  • Compac Stainless Steel Wire Leader
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    Compac Stainless Steel Wire Leader

    Regular price $3.99 CAD
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    30 lb test Nickel nylon coated, stainless steel wire leaders Metal crimpted ends Rigged with both interlock snap and barrel swivel Great strength and sensitivity
  • Berkley Forward Finesse Braid - 150m Berkley Forward Finesse Braid - 150m
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    Berkley Forward Finesse Braid - 150m

    Regular price $41.99 CAD
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    Forward facing sonar optimized and purpose built, Berkley FORWARD Braid gives anglers the ability to put the bait where they want it to generate strikes when using finesse...
  • Berkley Forward Thermally Fused Finesse Braid - 150yd Berkley Forward Thermally Fused Finesse Braid - 150yd
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    Berkley Forward Thermally Fused Finesse Braid - 150yd

    Regular price $41.99 CAD
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    Forward facing sonar optimized and purpose built, Berkley FORWARD Braid gives anglers the ability to put the bait where they want it to generate strikes when using finesse...
  • Sufix Revolve Finesse Braid - 200yds Sufix Revolve Finesse Braid - 200yds
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    Sufix Revolve Finesse Braid - 200yds

    Regular price $29.99 CAD
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    Specifically designed for finesse applications, revolve™ is the pinnacle of innovation, combining traditional Japanese craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology.   Pitch reduction achieves an ULTRA-FINE diameter while optimizing tensile...
  • Clam Frost Ice Fluorocarbon Line
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    Clam Frost Ice Fluorocarbon Line

    Regular price $10.99 CAD
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    Clam Pro Tackle knows ice fishing...the Frost Ice Fluorocarbon Line is designed by Sunline Co. specifically for the rigors of ice fishing. This low-memory line is manufactured especially...
  • Clam Frost Ice Monofilament - 110yd
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    Clam Frost Ice Monofilament - 110yd

    Regular price $9.99 CAD
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    Clam Pro Tackle knows ice fishing...the Frost Ice Monofilament Line is designed by Sunline Co. specifically for the rigors of ice fishing. Frost ice line is Japanese-made to...
  • Strike King Contra Fluorocarbon - Clear 200yd
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    Strike King

    Strike King Contra Fluorocarbon - Clear 200yd

    Regular price From $19.99 CAD
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    Ridiculous sensitivity, next-level abrasion resistance, and incredible handling characteristics are what define CONTRA Fluorocarbon, not price. CONTRA Fluoro was designed to the exacting specifications and needs of Strike...
  • Strike King Contra Braid - Green 150yd
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    Strike King

    Strike King Contra Braid - Green 150yd

    Regular price From $17.99 CAD
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    CONTRA Braid is the solution when you demand strength, durability, handling and value. What good is line if it won’t perform, or if it’s unaffordable? All of those...
  • Stren Original Monofilament - Clear
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    Stren

    Stren Original Monofilament - Clear

    Regular price From $10.99 CAD
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    This line is incredibly versatile and easy to manage, making it ideal for all types of fishing scenarios. Its strength and durability ensure effortless usage. Superior knot and...
  • Berkley Trilene Big Game Braid - LoVis Green 330YD
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    Berkley Trilene Big Game Braid - LoVis Green 330YD

    Regular price $26.99 CAD
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    Trilene® Big Game™ is one of the most popular line families in North America due to its incredible strength, reliability and value. Big Game™ Braid is manageable, easy-to...
  • SpiderWire Stealth Braid SpiderWire Stealth Braid
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    SpiderWire Stealth Braid

    Regular price From $18.99 CAD
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    SpiderWire Stealth® is made from Dyneema®, The World's Strongest Fiber! Available in Moss Green for low-visibility underwater and Hi-Vis Yellow for visibility above water. Constructed to provide ultimate...
  • Rio Elite Permit Rio Elite Permit
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    Rio Elite Permit

    Regular price $174.99 CAD
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    The very best permit line on the market with low-stretch, ultra-slick performance Easy casting taper that presents typical crab patterns gently Long back taper for fast, 2nd shot...
  • SPRO Single Strand Premium Wire Leader 12" - All Purpose 6pk
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    SPRO Single Strand Premium Wire Leader 12" - All Purpose 6pk

    Regular price $34.99 CAD
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    The Spro Power Wire Leader is perfect when you have toothy fish trying to eat your lure.  the swivel will prevent wire twist and the wire is flexible...
  • SPRO Single Strand Premium Wire Leader 12" - All Purpose
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    SPRO Single Strand Premium Wire Leader 12" - All Purpose

    Regular price $14.99 CAD
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    The Spro Power Wire Leader is perfect when you have toothy fish trying to eat your lure.  the swivel will prevent wire twist and the wire is flexible...
  • Sunline Tornade V Hard 100% Fluorocarbon - 54yd
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    Sunline

    Sunline Tornade V Hard 100% Fluorocarbon - 54yd

    Regular price $34.99 CAD
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    Tornade V Hard FC. 100% Fluorocarbon. Color: Clear Spool Length: 54 YD Test: 4 LB, 5 LB, 6 LB, 7 LB, 8 LB, 9 LB, 10 LB, 11 LB, 12...
  • Sufix ProMix Braid Sufix ProMix Braid
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    Sufix ProMix Braid

    Regular price $20.99 CAD
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    Capitalizing on pro angler insights, Sufix® ProMix® combines the innate benefits of premium braid with ultra-longevity, buoyancy and colorfast technology to culminate a quality of braid like no...
  • Airflo Superflo Ridge 2.0 Universal Taper Airflo Superflo Ridge 2.0 Universal Taper
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    Airflo Superflo Ridge 2.0 Universal Taper

    Regular price $159.99 CAD
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    Now, its performance has been taken to the next level with the introduction of Ridge 2.0 tech: Faster shooting, increased line speed and a quiet line texture.
  • Airflo Superflo Ridge Tech 2.0 Power Taper - Float Airflo Superflo Ridge Tech 2.0 Power Taper - Float
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    Air Flo

    Airflo Superflo Ridge Tech 2.0 Power Taper - Float

    Regular price $159.99 CAD
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    The addition of the Ridge 2.0 Tech makes it even easier to cast these heavy loads, and with less resistance in the guides, casts are going to go...
  • Airflo Skagit Scout Fly Line - Float
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    Air Flo

    Airflo Skagit Scout Fly Line - Float

    Regular price $74.99 CAD
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    The ultimate single-hand Skagit line. The Scout is perfect for single-hand spey casting or when fishing switch rods in tight quarters. Its super supple polyurethane construction provides beautiful...
  • Rio Ambassador Series Blitz Line Rio Ambassador Series Blitz Line
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    Rio Ambassador Series Blitz Line

    Regular price $134.99 CAD
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    Deliver big flies quickly to powerful, fast-moving fish with wind-cutting efficiency and minimal false casts Color: Clear/Seafoam/Sand Sink Rate: F/H/I Unique 26-foot short head taper keeps false casts...
  • Berkley Steelon Wire-Wound Leaders - Silver
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    Berkley Steelon Wire-Wound Leaders - Silver

    Regular price $3.99 CAD
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    When it comes to terminal tackle, we can sum up our performance in just one word - strength. Berkley® components can handle the toughest tests Leader displays both...
  • VMC Quik Strike Trailer Single Hook
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    VMC Quik Strike Trailer Single Hook

    Regular price $5.99 CAD
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    Sufix® 12lb. Fluorocarbon Leader and VMC ® Crossover Cap™ allows connection directly to the hook. Hook Size: 4 Sufix® 12lb. Fluorocarbon Leader VMC ® Crossover Cap™ Allows Connection...
  • P-Line Salmon & Steelhead Fluorocarbon Leader - 100yd
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    P-Line Salmon & Steelhead Fluorocarbon Leader - 100yd

    Regular price $20.99 CAD
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    SS Fluorocarbon Leader was designed specifically for Salmon and Steelhead fishermen. The extreme invisibility of the line once it enters the water is one of the attributes which...
  • Torpedo 19-Strand Trolling Wire
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    Torpedo 19-Strand Trolling Wire

    Regular price $74.99 CAD
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    TORPEDO 19-STRAND TROLLING WIRE Nineteen Strand Torpedo Trolling Wire forgives kink, provides increased flexibility over 7 strand, less prone to spiny water fleas and its smoothness is less...
  • SPRO Premium Fluorocarbon Leader (Power Swivel) - 10" | 80LB
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    SPRO Premium Fluorocarbon Leader (Power Swivel) - 10" | 80LB

    Regular price $10.99 CAD
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    Exceptional Strength and Durability Abrasion Resistant Eliminates Line Twist Super Smooth Rotation
  • SPRO Nylon Coated Wire Leaders - 2pk
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    SPRO Nylon Coated Wire Leaders - 2pk

    Regular price $6.99 CAD
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    Description Exceptional Strength and Durability Abrasion Resistant Eliminates Line Twist Super Smooth Rotation
  • Sufix Siege Monofilament Sufix Siege Monofilament
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    Sufix Siege Monofilament

    Regular price $11.99 CAD
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    SUFIX SIEGE MONOFILAMENT Sufix Siege™ has superior casting distance with pinpoint accuracy due to its proprietary extrusion process. It has up to 15X greater abrasion resistance then other...
  • Airflo Copolymer Tapered Leader - 9' - Single Pack
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    Air Flo

    Airflo Copolymer Tapered Leader - 9' - Single Pack

    Regular price $8.99 CAD
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    AIRFLO COPOLYMER TAPERED LEADER Manufactured to provide clear, crisp turnover, our 9ft Mono Tapered Leaders allow you to match your favourite nylon tippet material. All our tapered leaders...
  • Airflo Copolymer Tapered Leader - 9ft - 3Pack
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    Air Flo

    Airflo Copolymer Tapered Leader - 9ft - 3Pack

    Regular price $17.99 CAD
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    AIRFLO COPOLYMER TAPERED LEADER Manufactured to provide clear, crisp turnover, our 9ft Mono Tapered Leaders allow you to match your favourite nylon tippet material. All our tapered leaders...
  • Fireline Thermally Fused Tough 300yd
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    Berkley

    Fireline Thermally Fused Tough 300yd

    Regular price $49.99 CAD
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    Fireline=Superline! In 1996, the first “Superline” was introduced, Berkley Fireline. Not a conventional braid and certainly not a monofilament, thermally fused Fireline changed the fishing line landscape forever!...
  • Berkley Trilene Big Game Mono (Quarter Pound Spool) Berkley Trilene Big Game Mono (Quarter Pound Spool)
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    Berkley Trilene Big Game Mono (Quarter Pound Spool)

    Regular price $16.99 CAD
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    DESCRIPTION One of the most popular monofilaments in North America due to its incredible strength, reliability and value. Extreme fighting power for big game fish -- saltwater or...
  • Berkley Vanish  100% Fluorocarbon - 250 Yards
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    Berkley Vanish 100% Fluorocarbon - 250 Yards

    Regular price From $20.99 CAD
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    BERKLEY VANISH Easy-casting Berkley Vanish has become a popular fluorocarbon mainline in the U.S. and around the world. Continuous upgrades on the Vanish formula have made it a...
  • Berkley ProSpec Chrome 100% Fluorocarbon Leader Berkley ProSpec Chrome 100% Fluorocarbon Leader
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    Berkley ProSpec Chrome 100% Fluorocarbon Leader

    Regular price From $14.99 CAD
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    BERKLEY PROSPEC CHROME Berkley ProSpec is a Professional Grade, 100% Fluorocarbon leader material. Specified and approved by Professional Captains and Guides. Optimal invisibility, durability, and crimp strength. PROFESSIONAL...
  • Shimano Mastiff FC Shimano Mastiff FC
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    Shimano Mastiff FC

    Regular price From $33.99 CAD
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    Shimano Mastiff FC   Produced in Japan with strict quality control, Shimano Mastiff FC is 100% fluorocarbon line offering anglers consistency and reliability with strength, durability, and smoothness...
  • Airflo Superflo Running Line Airflo Superflo Running Line
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    Airflo Superflo Running Line

    Regular price $74.99 CAD
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    AIRFLO SUPERFLO RUNNING LINE Ridge 2.0 technology significantly improves line speed & shootability on Airflo's new running line range, whilst reducing tangles associated with any low diameter running lines.
  • AirFlo Euro Nymph Fly Line AirFlo Euro Nymph Fly Line
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    AirFlo Euro Nymph Fly Line

    Regular price $69.99 CAD
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    AIRFLO EURO NYMPH This .60mm line combines suppleness with incredibly low stretch for superb performance and strike detection. And its hi-viz orange tip ensures you'll see those strikes...
  • Airflo Rage Compact Float Fly Line Airflo Rage Compact Float Fly Line
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    Airflo Rage Compact Float Fly Line

    Regular price $74.99 CAD
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    AIRFLO RAGE COMPACT A hybrid head, the Rage bridges the gap between Skagit and Scandi heads. Its thick tip and aggressive taper turn over any leader/fly combination imaginable....
  • Airflo Impact Oval Monofilament Running Line Airflo Impact Oval Monofilament Running Line
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    Airflo Impact Oval Monofilament Running Line

    Regular price $24.99 CAD
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    AIRFLO IMPACT OVAL MONOFILAMENT  Designed specifically for use with shooting heads, the Airflo Impact Oval Mono running line is a slick oval shaped monofilament that is the perfect...
  • Rio Elite Skagit Max Launch Rio Elite Skagit Max Launch
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    Rio Elite Skagit Max Launch

    Regular price $84.99 CAD
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    RIO ELITE SKAGIT MAX LAUNCH Smooth casting Skagit heads, perfectly balanced for the appropriate sink tips RIO Skagit Max Launch heads deliver the power needed to cast large...
  • Gamma Polyflex Copolymer Line Gamma Polyflex Copolymer Line
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    Gamma

    Gamma Polyflex Copolymer Line

    Regular price From $12.99 CAD
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    GAMMA Polyflex Copolymer Fishing Line Mono line that delivers it all. Catch more fish...GUARANTEED! Your time on the water is too valuable to be compromised by your line’s performance....
  • Torpedo 20lb Fluorcarbon 84" Leaders - 2pack Torpedo 20lb Fluorcarbon 84" Leaders - 2pack
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    Torpedo 20lb Fluorcarbon 84" Leaders - 2pack

    Regular price $8.99 CAD
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    TORPEDO FLUOROCARBON LEADER  
  • Sufix Advance Hyper CoPolymer Monofilament Sufix Advance Hyper CoPolymer Monofilament
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    Sufix Advance Hyper CoPolymer Monofilament

    Regular price $17.49 CAD
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    SUFIX ADVANCE COPOLYMER The mono that thinks it's a braid. The most abrasion resistant, supple and sensitive monofilament ever. Sufix® Advance™ Monofilament is a combination of HMPE and...
  • SpiderWire Ultracast Ultimate-Mono
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    SpiderWire Ultracast Ultimate-Mono

    Regular price $14.99 CAD
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    SPIDERWIRE ULTRACAST ULTIMATE-MONO Spiderwire Ultimate Mono Fishing Line features a thin diameter that allows exceptional bait action and high line capacity Excellent knot and shock strength Breakthrough strength...
  • Torpedo Superior Fluorocarbon Line - 20lb 100yd
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    Torpedo Superior Fluorocarbon Line - 20lb 100yd

    Regular price $34.99 CAD
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    TORPEDO SUPERIOR FLUOROCARBON Fluorocarbon is less visible in the water than nylon fishing line. Torpedo Superior Fluorocarbon line is designed to be extremely abrasive resistant. Excellent Strength Integrity...
  • SpiderWire DuraBraid - Moss Green SpiderWire DuraBraid - Moss Green
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    SpiderWire DuraBraid - Moss Green

    Regular price From $20.99 CAD
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    SPIDERWIRE DURABRAID SpiderWire® DURABRAID is 25% tougher than conventional braids!  Strong knots with super shock absorbency, SpiderWire DURABRAID is now the toughest braid in the market. Designed to...
  • SpiderWire Stealth Blue Camo Braid 125yd
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    SpiderWire Stealth Blue Camo Braid 125yd

    Regular price $17.49 CAD
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    SPIDERWIRE STEALTH BLUE CAMO SpiderWire Stealth Blue Camo is uniquely colored for blue water lakes and saltwater conditions. New and improved Stealth Braid is constructed to provide ultimate...
  • Danielson Stainless Steel Wire Leader
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    Danielson Stainless Steel Wire Leader

    Regular price $2.99 CAD
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    DANIELSON STAINLESS STEEL WIRE LEADER  
  • Sunline 100% Fluorocarbon FC Leader - 50yd
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    Sunline 100% Fluorocarbon FC Leader - 50yd

    Regular price $20.99 CAD
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    Designed specifically for leader and top shot applications. FC Leader uses Sunline's new E3 raw material that makes the perfect balance of tensile, and knot strength combined with...

Essential Fishing Line for Every Angler

Your fishing line is the most important connection between you and the fish. Whether you’re flipping jigs for bass, trolling salmon on the Great Lakes, drifting flies for trout, or braving the ice in winter, the right line makes all the difference. Strength, stretch, visibility, and sensitivity all impact how well you detect bites, fight fish, and land them.

Fishing line may seem simple, but choosing the right type for your technique and target species is one of the biggest upgrades an angler can make.

Key Fishing Line Types for Every Technique

At Angling Sports, we stock a full range of fishing line options to help you fine-tune your setup for any conditions across Canada.

  • Monofilament: A classic all-purpose choice with great stretch, easy handling, and forgiving performance. Ideal for beginners, live-bait fishing, trolling, and techniques where shock absorption matters. Options from Berkley and Sufix deliver trusted performance.
  • Fluorocarbon: Nearly invisible underwater, with excellent abrasion resistance and sensitivity. Perfect for clear water, finesse techniques, and cautious fish. Top fluorocarbon from Daiwa, Berkley, and Sufix.
  • Braid: Zero stretch, ultra-sensitive, and incredibly strong for its diameter. A favourite for jigging, casting, heavy cover fishing, and long-distance presentations. Daiwa and Sufix offer braids built for power and precision.
  • Leaders: Add abrasion resistance, stealth, or shock absorption to your setup. Available in mono, fluorocarbon, and wire options. High-quality leaders from Rio and Berkley pair perfectly with braid or fly lines.
  • Fly Line: The engine of any fly setup, controlling distance, presentation, and drift. Whether you need floating, sinking, or specialty tapers, Rio and Air Flo deliver premium fly lines for trout, salmon, steelhead, and saltwater.
  • Ice Fishing Line: Cold-weather formulations designed to resist freezing, reduce memory, and stay strong beneath the ice. Mono, braid, and fluoro options all built for Canadian winters from Berkley and Sufix.

Trusted Brands for Fishing Line

Angling Sports stocks the brands anglers rely on season after season:

  • Air Flo: Premium fly lines with smooth coating and long-lasting performance.
  • Rio: Industry-leading fly lines, leaders, and tippet for every scenario.
  • Berkley: Mono, fluoro, and ice lines trusted by anglers across North America.
  • Sufix: High-strength braid and mono designed for toughness and durability.
  • Daiwa: Advanced fluorocarbon and braid built for sensitivity and power.

From finesse fishing for panfish to battling salmon or jigging deep-water walleye, we have the right line to match your technique and target species.

Shop Fishing Line at Angling Sports

Angling Sports is your go-to store for premium fishing line. With top brands, expert advice, and free shipping over $150, it’s easy to restock and upgrade your setups for any season.

Fishing Line Gear FAQs

Product information


How long does the fishing line last?

With regular use: monofilament typically lasts 1 season to 2 years; fluorocarbon 1–3 years; braided line 2–5+ years, and depending on UV exposure, abrasion, and how you fish.

When it’s time to spool up, Angling Sports carries mono, fluoro, and braided line from Berkley (Trilene), Seaguar (InvizX, Blue Label), Sufix (832), PowerPro, Maxima (Ultragreen), Sunline, and P‑Line. Highlights include low‑memory mono for easy casting, stealthy fluorocarbon leaders for clear water, and ultra‑sensitive braid for jigging and frogging. You’ll find proven bestsellers and pricing from budget spools to pro‑grade options, all chosen for durability and performance.

Pro tip: Always run your fingers along the first few metres of line before each trip. If it feels rough, cloudy, or kinked, it’s time to change it, even if the rest of the spool looks fine.

Does the fishing line go bad?

Fishing line doesn’t have a stamped expiry, but it sure gets tiring. Sunlight and heat cook it, water and time stiffen it, and rocks or zebra mussels will scuff it up. Keep spare spools cool, dark, and dry and they’ll last for years. The line on your reel? Check it often for nicks, a chalky or cloudy look, tight memory coils, frayed fibres, faded colour, or mystery break‑offs mean it’s time to replace.

If you want one line to cover most days around London, grab a quality 8–12 lb monofilament. It’s forgiving, casts easy, and ties strong knots for bass and walleye on the Thames, Lake Erie, and St. Clair. At Angling Sports, look for Berkley Trilene XL or Suffix Advanced Hyper, reliable and budget‑friendly. For extra stealth, add a short 10–12 lb fluorocarbon leader; in heavy weeds, keep a spare spool with 20–30 lb braid.

How do you put a new line on a reel?

Re-spooling done right is simple. On a spinning reel, thread the guides, tie an arbor or uni knot, keep light, steady tension, and let the line come off the package label-up to prevent twist. Fill to 1–2 mm below the spool lip, then walk out 20–30 ft and give it a stretch to relax memory.

On a baitcaster, feed through the levelwind, tie on, add a few wraps of mono backing for braid, and wind under firm, even pressure. If the colour fades, fibres fray, or it feels chalky, strip it and start fresh.

Where should I put weight on my fishing line?

 Where you put your weight decides how your bait swims. For live bait, pinch a split shot 20–30 cm above the hook so it looks natural in a river's current. Under a float, stagger small shots, with the last one 10–15 cm above the hook for a gentle, lifelike fall. Finesse bass? Tie a drop‑shot—weight on the tag end, hook 20–45 cm up. Thick weeds or long casts? Slide a bullet weight for Texas/Carolina rigs, bead and swivel up front, 30–90 cm leader.

At Angling Sports, you’ll find split shot, drop‑shot, bullet, egg, and bank sinkers from WOO! Tungsten, Ultra Tungsten, VMC, Water Gremlin, Strike King, and Mustad and bestsellers in lead‑free tungsten for sensitivity and compact size, plus value‑priced lead options.