Braided fishing lines date back to the origins of modern fishing tackle. It was first made by braiding natural materials like silk or horse tails together to make a line capable of fighting fish.

Plus the best products to use for the job. Mediaphotos/Getty Images Believe it or not, fishtail braids date back to 430 BCE. The beautiful braids famously adorned the Caryatids, which were ...

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. Over the last couple of decades, braid has become more popular for a variety of reasons, like strength, sensitivity, and casting distance. These tightly woven strands of synthetic fibers make for ...