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SF Monofilament Fishing Line, 30 lb, 440 yd

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Color: ClearSize: 30LB/0.022in/440Yds14 sizesChange
Item weight
30

Quick take

Clear monofilament line in 30 pound test, low-memory nylon with good shock strength and knot reliability.

Best for

  • Mixed freshwater and saltwater applications
  • Anglers who want invisibility without specialized fluorocarbon
  • Reel spooling where soft, flexible line reduces tangles

Skip if

  • You fish heavy cover where abrasion resistance is paramount
  • You seek the absolute thinnest diameter at your test weight

Strengths

  • Clear finish remains invisible underwater to fish
  • Low-memory nylon stays flexible for smooth casting
  • Good shock strength when fighting hard-charging fish

Trade-offs

  • Nylon has more stretch than fluorocarbon, reducing bite sensitivity
  • At 30 lb test and 0.022 diameter, not the thinnest option
  • May absorb water over extended saltwater use

Fishing fit

Water
  • Freshwater
  • Saltwater
Techniques
  • Casting
  • Bottom fishing

Specifications

Specifications
Typemonofilament line
Test strength30 lb
Diameter0.022 in
Yardage440 yd
ColorClear
MaterialNylon

How to choose a color and size

Color

Colors and when to pick them
OptionsWhen to pick itConditions
ClearThis oneBlends in where fish see the line, in clear water and bright light.
  • Clear
  • Bright
Hi-Vis Green, Low-Vis GreenA low-visibility tint for clear to stained water.
  • Clear
  • Stained

Size

Sizes and when to pick them
OptionsWhen to pick itConditions
8LB/0.011in/1700Yds, 10LB/0.012in/1500YdsAn all-round test for bass and walleye on medium spinning gear.
  • Bass
  • Walleye
12LB/0.014in/1175Yds, 15LB/0.015in/900Yds, 20LB/0.018in/650YdsHeavier test for cover, bigger baits and pike.
  • Bass
  • Pike & musky
  • Grass
  • Wood
25LB/0.019in/595Yds, 30LB/0.022in/440Yds, 40LB/0.024in/370Yds, 50LB/0.028in/275Yds, 60LB/0.030in/235Yds, 80LB/0.035in/350Yds, 100LB/0.039in/295Yds, 150LB/0.054in/295Yds, 200LB/0.065in/197YdsThis oneHeavy line for thick cover, big fish and saltwater.
  • Pike & musky
  • Striped bass
  • Redfish
  • Grass
  • Docks

Which one should I pick?

Versions of this product on this site
VersionColorSuits
SF Monofilament Fishing Line, 40 lb, 370 yd, ClearColor:ClearSuits:—
SF Monofilament Fishing Line, 30 lb, 440 ydColor:ClearSuits:—

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