How It's Made: Fishing Line

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[@d4mdcykey]

I've always been astounded by this material. Both from my own experience and watching others it still boggles the mind that such a comically thin, seemingly fragile piece of line can reel in a monstrous fish, again and again.

[@marcopugliese5946]

What’s crazy is I’ve had fish get sharked on 50 pound braid and I literally cannot get it to break

[@RandyCivilized]

"Producing a tight braid is slow work." Immediately cuts to the bobbins going mach 4

[@CRAFT7445]

That was slow

[@juggiebonebrain3383]

I feel like I'm back in 6th grade watching a video on a TV that was rolled in from the A/V department in the library.

[@grommike3726]

TVs had wheels!?!? I only kid. I remember

[@Thealmightybyron]

Only these are not that cheesy production quality 😂

[@KrooksGaming]

@@Thealmightybyron the narrating voice is the same one though 😂

[@Thealmightybyron]

@@KrooksGaming true story. I watched this late at night and almost fell asleep because of that. It’s on the same level as Bob Ross 🤣🤷🏼‍♂️

[@ongang3536]

🤣😂

[@MBwelding]

This is really eye opening I’ve fished braided line for years both fresh water and salt water but never really put much thought into how it got to the shelf I appreciate the effort put in to making the line much more now it’s battled many large fish in conditions that mono would’ve failed at that diameter really cool episode thanks much appreciated

[@BangC137]

Jeez now i know why braided line is so expensive

[@mattbanks3517]

gee where have those UHMWPE milk jugs been all my life, it could have used those instead of sandbags

[@nckhed]

I said the same thing myself and then read your comment, Maxis. 😂

[@steezyboiiii808]

Ik but it’s so good

[@elicarter1356]

I think flouro is even more expensive than braid

[@steezyboiiii808]

@@elicarter1356 I think your right and I kind of mean fluorocarbon coated not 100% fluorocarbon

[@blainecapano4113]

"Producing a tight braid is slow work" *cuts to spools spinning at the fucking speed of light*

[@reitairue2073]

Now imagine doing that braiding by hand...

[@kailingassett4585]

@@reitairue2073 cue the “back in my day”😅

[@reitairue2073]

@@kailingassett4585 lmfao, right

[@Kara_Kay_Eschel]

@@kailingassett4585 "We have to get consent from the horse to use its hair to fish"

[@JohnnyWalker721]

I’d love to see how fluorocarbon and monofilament are made

[@JoshWhitford91]

Right? I use that stuff all the time inland... Never used braided stuff.

[@markguyver1211]

The process is called extrusion. Raw synthetics are melted down, mixed at high pressure, and pressed through a frame while hot. This results in a thin strand that's then cooled while under very light tension.

[@getfastfish5020]

doesn't show how they got the original strings which is 99% of the process

[@stargazer7644]

They bought them.

[@buzza2077]

@@stargazer7644 lol. Dick.

[@johnthefisherman]

@@stargazer7644 spot on , they buy the rough fibre from dsm , honeywell or any other producer

[@panosvrionis8548]

Its a mystery.....🙂 Ancient aliens Bring them🙄🙄

[@meauxjeaux431]

That's exactly why I clicked on the video and it left that out completely.

[@TheJiminiflix]

I seriously didn't know it took 17 days to make a braided fishing line

[@infallibleblue]

Great show and great way to learn about how things are made.

[@steezyboiiii808]

I would like to see how mono or fluorocarbon is made but this is just braided line which I use so this was cool too!

[@turtleman190]

There is a different episode that shows how mono is made

[@kleetus92]

@@turtleman190 I was thinking the same. It is amazing how strong this stuff is.. I've broken rods, opened hooks, and shattered swivels before this line has given up.

[@howabouthetruth2157]

This video needs to have the title changed to: "How BRAIDED fishing line is made".

[@mcdouche2]

Wow excellent comment. You're a hero.

[@Chris-sf7ug]

@Jason Karl If you got 600 yards of 100 for 25 it's probably low quality stuff. I 1st started using braid a few years back and did the same, while definitely better than mono, has it's draw backs. Stuff like the cheaper spiderwire is fine for a few months but then really starts fraying and sounding like dragging a file through your eyelets. I've used PowerPro and Berkley x5 and x9 and they are usually between $25- $45 for a 300yard. And I don't think the gorilla stuff is pure dyneema and is a little bigger, especially in the 100lb size. I like 80 and 65 powerpro to do most of my big cat stuff ad I use the berkley stuff for my smaller stuff like the 8lb braid with 4lb flouro leaders for blugill and also run 20 and 30 on baitcasters, 20 casts farther. source: I work at basspro and fish a lot.

[@Chris-sf7ug]

@Jason Karl ah gotcha, just didn't want you to get a bad taste in your mouth from it. I know I did after using the cheap spiderwire. The good braid should float, that's a good test for it.

[@Chris-sf7ug]

@Jason Karl Nice! It's fun man next thing you'll know you'll be spending all your time and money on it then have to get a part time job at basspro to support your habits like me lol. But I always tell people good line solves about %75 of your frustration while fishing. It just frustrates me seeing people with 10 year old mono that came with the combo that has so much loops kinked into it you can't caste more than 10 yards. I got some reel magic line conditioner spray that Ill spray on to help them, really helps braid too especially for longevity, especially when you're spending over $100 in line a year.

[@steezyboiiii808]

@Jason Karl gosh what you need 100lb test for bruh

[@ItJustWorksVP]

Getting real "Plumbus" vibes from this one! xD

[@punkrockdavid]

“They cut the fleeb....” WHY DID THEY CUT THE FLEEB?

[@LupeSunglass]

@@punkrockdavid Tearing the fleeb is actually more efficient which is why homemade plumbuses tend to be more high quality

[@TheSpartanlaw]

I hate opening a new plumbus and seeing a poorly cut fleeb

[@Sk8Master77]

Mmm, I always wonder how plumbus's were made

[@TheMdwfg]

🤣🤣

[@mstrandquist]

The original salt & pepper 80lb Tuf-Line is my go-to for musky fishing. Love the stuff. Thanks for the great video!

[@F0XD1E]

Dang, 80lb should do the job alright. If this 30lb test broke at 118lbs, then 80lb could probably handle 220lb+. The record muskie is under 70lb. I hope you're trolling and not trying to cast out 80lb line all day.

[@DeVille777]

Best channel ever.

[@maritimeseven]

Some of the best segment music of the entire series. I really wish they’d make soundtracks available.

[@conqueringlion420]

Damian Dragon

[@Tuxedoz]

I can't imagine the mess made when one of those machines malfunctions. 😬

[@jamesrafferty4272]

The inspectector walks and shouts who made this birds nest, fix it.

[@jtwine01]

I imagine it looks similar to what happens when I take my kids fishing

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

Awesome! I love to learn about things like this.

[@shadyganley8877]

Nerd

[@marthaoctaviano211]

@@shadyganley8877 who tf used the word “nerd” in 2021 what a loser

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

@@shadyganley8877 Oh Boy! Tough talk.

[@bassambouhamad7935]

Beautiful works, God blessed.

[@joermnyc]

All of that high speed automation, and it’s hand boxed and labeled at the end of production...

[@mas5621]

Do want all the jobs to end ? All humans being jobless

[@joermnyc]

@@mas5621 some one has to still hand feed on the plastic thread, and people have to maintain the machines. The machines can't build or fix themselves.

[@MadDoofer]

@@joermnyc They can't build or fix themselves... yet! Mwhahaha Bwahahaha Yeah why doesn't the company have boxing automated

[@Mike__B]

That's why it takes 17 days to get 1 spool of line. Guy boxing it at the end is so slow 🤣

[@Limeayy]

probably to keep jobs at the end of the day. lol

[@KianaKaslanaz-Gaming]

Damn the childhood nostalgia

[@nealwilliam]

Awesome fishing rod lines🎣😎

[@bojeelll9192]

I always loved watching these videos in school some products are just so fascinating watching being made

[@cesarorozco890]

Very interesting since I use it I love braided lines and monofilament

[@apachewildnative4763]

This show will always be epic!

[@pheurbelvls3710]

Fascinating. 💚💚

[@cattleNhay]

At this company supervisor tells worker: okay, today I need you to dye. Worker: :/

[@AdamBechtol]

lol

[@blizzbee]

☠️

[@harrismurtaza]

Aah great to see. Even though I live in a place (desert city) with no water reservoirs or finish spot.

[@blacknoir2404]

So to make fishing line, you start with almost finished fishing line. That's like starting an episode on how to make cake with the workers just throwing the already made batter into an oven.

[@mrt8021]

To make fishing string all you need to do is braid fishing strands

[@drlegendre]

3:50 Pulls it "from both ends".. If you've discovered some alternative, there's a Nobel Prize in it for you.

[@TLTuck5]

I remember watching this years ago with my grandpa, i miss those days

[@gabifishing642]

Beautiful video well done, I was very impressed and subscribed to the channel.

[@joeylawn36111]

3:55 I don’t think that dial is big enough....😲😜😂

[@kanishka.b8550]

Well I’m not gonna start on the markings now😂🤦🏻‍♂️

[@chewwy8858]

Yo that background music was BUMPIN thoo

[@user-yx7wx8rc8l]

كثرةُ الصَّلاةِ على النَّبيِّ ﷺ تفتَحُ المُغلقَاتِ وتُخفِّفُ المُتعِبَاتِ 💙.....

[@digbudkiss260]

Awesome. Im back to watching this, food network, and mythbusters.

[@parkerborrelli4140]

amaing work guys

[@user-yx7wx8rc8l]

‏أَكْثِرُوا مِنْ قَوْلِ : لَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللَّهِ ، فَإِنَّهَا كَنْزٌ مِنْ كُنُوزِ الْجَنَّةِ🌻🌙

[@samshepherd26]

This music plays in my head 24/7

[@Suzanmarry1]

Yes

[@Marvelous_Movies]

marvelous!

[@ransom4734]

Really nice 👍

[@robertschaeffer2196]

Some great comments. Really got a line on this topic.

[@olivertaylor8788]

Very interesting 👌

[@inyoureyes9197]

So freaking cool seeing how stuff is made

[@AdamBechtol]

:)

[@MikeCee7]

Did I miss something? I was curious on how the original-initial line is made (before it gets the braided process)

[@slurpyman20]

One of my favorite braids tuffline

[@MarkMeadows90]

I'll never see the same way a How It's Made segment is shown now. DaThings makes them even funnier in YTP form. lol

[@NewEnglandPatriotsfan]

Omg awesome!!! So exciting seeing fisherman catch huge fish from the ocean or any lake

[@res1492]

Ermmm...i missed that part!!

[@hayafishingline9257]

Nice!

[@br6768]

Me before every video: Fishing line?! C'mon! Thats so easy to make.. they just.. umm.. uhh.. hmm. I gotta click this and see how they make fishing line.

[@CrouchingGrandpa]

3:24 imagine cutting just one part of the string. Must be a fun job to fix

[@tommymcweedface229]

They do this at PRADCO in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. Pretty cool.

[@sirdiealot53]

love the song

Super amazing

[@GreatGloves]

Greetings from Finland!

[@Nifilheimur]

Prefer mono flurocarbon for most fishing but these are great for heavy fishing

[@doml.4269]

Why does the most interesting subject always pop up when I need to sleep.. Thanks YT

[@mattblake9936]

Walking downstairs at 2:00 am to get a snack and dad left the TV on

[@filipclaesson3894]

No one searched for this but here we are

[@crayzon9978]

I actually searched for this, I'm tryna get that fish money

[@sandywool]

I did 😂

[@andrewh8125]

I actually searched of this also

[@user-ky7le9bf2m]

"I'm dying over here!"

[@anthonymorales842]

Ashaway Line and Twine RI. Not really sure if this was filmed there but they made a braided line for years.

[@Noskunk4me]

This facility is Western Filament in Grand Junction, CO. I know Ashaway as well. They no longer make fishing line, but still make tennis string, bow string and serving material, plus other various industrial cordage.

[@SuperScottCrawford]

4500 of these crazy machines running at this factory?!? Jeezus!

[@teresawebb5374]

Such a blessing. I say great white but then again I don’t know the varieties of sharks.

[@streetcat1510]

Now I know why it’s expensive, had mine on some reels for 8yrs and it’s still good.

[@eagleeye1542]

I hear you on that. I've got an original early 90's ugly stick with same year braided spider wire. Its still fine.

[@wanderlustspirit4607]

Woohoo! So to make fishing line they use fishing line! How awesome 😆🤣

[@skunkjobb]

Yeah, I think they should at least have shown the step before this process started. The making of the fibers is done by extruding hot molten polymer through narrow nozzles, can be seen here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZ-ZfGSjbN57Zqs

[@justfishing5837]

I always wondered how does the manufacturer of the line make the line into a certain strength, such as 10lb, 15 lb, etc...Hoping it would be covered here, but did not see it. Cool video though.

[@Cerus98]

By thickness. Nearly all lines are roughly the same thickness for a given rating.

[@quantomic1106]

Even as a Master Baiter like myself, I still learned a lot from this video.

[@FishingWithPiette]

now i see why i spend my life savings on line

[@pancakeface5717]

All that spinning machinery looks smooth, amazing, and efficient but when something goes wrong I'll bet there's a lot of cussing.

[@Hudson4426]

I’m kinda surprised it doesn’t cost more now that I’ve watched this

[@johnpadilla1018]

I worked with the test frame where they test the fishing line before, which is an old "Tinus Olsen" at least 40 to 50 years. As the old saying goes " If it ain't broke don't fix it"...Way cool.

[@internalharm]

I used Tinus Olsen but ours is digital back in my parachute company. Ours was rated for 50k I believe. We did mostly webbing, thread, paracords, and fabric. Once in a while we do hardware.

[@johnpadilla1018]

@@internalharm the frame I am speaking of was an old "cranking" type but work well!

[@justinchamberlin4195]

@@johnpadilla1018 We had a Super L at a past job, used almost exclusively for metals...it might have been 50+ years old and was fully analog with the strip chart recorder, but it just worked. Good memories.

[@southjerseysound7340]

@@internalharm Tinus Olsen is one of best in the business and they're not far from Philly where he started. I actually knew a guy who's father was one of the first 10 employees and retired around 1950. He also worked there and started right before his dad retired and left in 98 or 99. He had the coolest stories and had pictures of his dad with the founder in the teens that started the company around 1880 . The founder retired before the second World war but his descendents are still running the company to this day and when my grandfather's friend passed away he didn't have a lot of family so we asked if they wanted the photos. They were extremely happy to receive them and took us and some employees out to a very nice lunch where they displayed everything. It was pretty cool learning about them as a hobby machinist and what I hoped would be a nice thanks turned into a great learning experience and overnight trip😊

[@kevinsippeljr9984]

​@@southjerseysound7340 what a great anecdote! I'm actually a regional sales rep for them, and it's so cool to hear about the company's rich history. Cheers!

[@BitSmythe]

3:57 It snaps under tension, not pressure.

[@josephblash]

No safety glasses for that pull test. Don’t tell OSHA

[@timfischer]

Good video, but I was initially disappointed when they are like "to make a spool of line, you start with a spool of line...." Really would like to see how they make those monofilament lines, even if that's in a different factory.

[@kinnikuzero]

Same

[@mikeversusfish1421]

And then they sell it to 100 different companies that slap a label on it. Then we have facebook discussions on which brand is the best.

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[@thefishingcarpenter]

Another reason to not leave a ton of used line on the banks. 17 days to make 1 spool thats crazy!

[@Budivedder]

Nice video

[@puremongrel3073]

safety glass for the tester of line

[@paintwithpa8694]

I love this show and the announcer is the best of it all!

[@fasx56]

Informative video on the quite complicated process of producing monofilament fish line. The reasons why such a thin line can be so strong should have been explained better, perhaps it is company information that they do not want to share. The company that invented GORTEX water proof membrane back in the 1980a I believe, has tenaciously kept secret their manufacture formula and process, never has been equaled in water protection.

[@KeroScenePlus]

Fish floss

[@milanpetrik7419]

Mesmerizing look at all these spools 2:12

[@fishingbanglatv4975]

god job bro

[@ScubaChris]

Used Okuma Rod & Reel in the beginning.

[@schmidtythekidd]

2:15 Found the rinsing machine!!!!! Or is that the filling machine? I can never remember which is which.

[@Mainyehc]

Ahh, I see you’re a kid of culture…

[@dutchymon]

I would like to see how sanding sponges are made.

[@Reppo80085]

How many are there stuff we took for granted?

[@gilemancing9441]

Good you Chanel KZbin.🎣salam gilemancing🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@---nk4mk]

That line good and all.. but God damn it's expensive.

[@epistte]

I wonder how fly line is made to justify $60.00+ for a WF5 line.

[@guntherultraboltnovacrunch5248]

Gotta love the cheesy background music on these vids.

[@badcornflakes6374]

@Treedom Vellacroix I understood that reference

[@fearghasevanick2011]

This is cool but I’d like to also see flouro and mono. I have no clue how they make those

[@dee1089]

wow 17 days.. didnt know it took that long... damn

[@maggs131]

Will yellow line catch yellow fish?

[@craigd1275]

No wonder braided line is so expensive. .

[@DieTabbi]

Omg how big must be the fish for that line? Orca and bigger?

[@Stcroix88]

this fishing line , thin but strong. braded into tight single chord, fibers thru needles. devices queen fiber in even tension. bradding maypole machines, tight braid. producing tight braid slow work. 10 days to braid 7500 ft section of fishing line.

[@stevemackelprang8472]

I was hoping for the explanation for the strands that they use to make up the braid.

[@LOMINO.2.0]

Which silicone is used for this may resin?