If you're looking to fish at greater depths than floating lines allow, mimic underwater food sources or keep your fly in a precise feeding area, then you'll need a sinking fishing line. But which fishing line sinks the fastest? Tidal Drift Fishing will do a deep dive into the very best offerings for fishing in deeper waters...
A sinking fishing line is a kind of fishing line that will submerge completely when cast into the water. They allow any new or experienced angler to reach deeper areas of water than floating lines - which are typically reserved for surface fishing, trout fishing, zig rigs, shallower waters or those just starting out in the fishing world. On the other hand, sinking lines are ideal for making sure that your wet fly can travel deeper into the water in large lakes and rivers and any other deep water scenario, such as catching bottom-feeder fish, fishing from a boat or trout fishing.
Sinking fishing lines need to be strong, long-lasting and hardwearing - heavier and denser than other types of fishing line - while also being resistant to abrasions. In terms of performance, many anglers will be attracted by the speed at which one of these lines can sink in water.
What Fishing Line Sinks The Fastest?
Fluorocarbon fishing lines will sink faster owing to their increased weight, density and thicker composition compared to other traditional types of line. Fluorocarbon will take a little over 30 seconds to sink to a 1-metre depth, allowing you to get to key feeding zones and desired depths faster than other fishing line alternatives. Monofilament lines will sink more slowly and braided lines usually float - even the heavier variations.
At Tidal Drift Fishing, we offer ultra clear, incredibly smooth and abrasion-resistant fluorocarbon line. Nomura Fluorocarbon Invisible Fishing Line not only sinks effectively, it's also invisible thanks to cutting-edge 'no water refraction' technology. Ideal for hard-to-catch fish, this line has superior knot strength and a range of breaking strains to choose from.
Although monofilament has a slower sink time, Seatech Crystal Extra Strong Super Clear Fishing Line comes with a range of benefits to suit many fishing disciplines. This line prioritises durability and incredible clarity above all else. Select your breaking strain of choice from 12lbs - 40lbs to meet your requirements today.
With its steel-like strength, this affordable, universal tournament PE line alternative is ideal if you want to put your fishing line to the test. This braided line is perfect if you're not looking for a fast-sinking line, and will instead offer very high abrasion resistance, making it ideal against fighting fish in both fresh water and salt water situations.
