Tough as Iron, Smooth as Silk!
Berkley® Ironsilk™

Berkley has added a new type of line for a fisherman to use. New IronSilk is a “Reinforced Polymer Matrix” created at the state of the art Berkley laboratories by polymer chemists. This new technology can be visualized as steel rebar used to reinforce concrete. IronSilk is not like conventional monofilament or super lines. It’s tough as iron, smooth as silk.

This new technology produces a line that has:

• 2 to 3 times more abrasion-resistant than other leading tough lines
• Greater resistance to nicks, cuts and line wear than conventional mono
• Extremely smooth line surface
• Handles great on casting and spinning reels
• Low “stretch” – around 20 % ultimate elongation

I spooled up my spinning and casting reel with the arrival of this new line. The line is very sensitive. I could feel every piece of structure the Texas rigged worm touched. On a Carolina rig, the low “stretch” helped with my hook set. I found the line indistinguishable from monofilament. This is a great compromise between Spiderwire and Trilene monofilament. This line will find a place on my reels.

I used a 14# test line in my test. It handled several styles of presentations and baits. From wacky worms to top water lures, the line provided accurate cast, strong knots, and solid hook sets. IronSilk is available in low visibility green and solar mint for around $12 for a 330-yard spool.

If you are looking for a low stretch, shock resistant line, try Berkley’s new IronSilk.

About the author: Jeff Bruhl is a member of the Louisiana Outdoors Writer Association, pro angler, and a pharmacist. His website, www.marshbass.com, covers freshwater fishing across Louisiana and the gulf coast. Each Saturday morning between 5-7 am CST, a bass fishing report can be heard on the Outdoors with Don Dubuc Radio Show (www.dontheoutdoorsguy.com) on 870 AM from the New Orleans station. Jeff has made numerous television and radio appearances on shows like Paradise Louisiana, The Big Fish, and ABC26.com. From tips on youtube.com to weekly reports on his website, his articles and reports provide tips and tactics for bass anglers in the sportsman paradise. Jeff’s sponsors include Abu Garcia, Xpoint hooks, Bud Light, Louisiana Fish Fry Products, Power Pole, Stanley Jigs and Spinnerbaits, Skeeter, Dockside Marine, Rat-L-Trap, and Berkley. For more information about fishing in Louisiana, drop Jeff an email at jeff@marshbass.com.