Braided line is a type of fishing line that is woven from several thin synthetic microfibers, most commonly polyethylene. Unlike monofilament line, which consists of a single strand of material, braided line has almost zero stretch. This property ensures direct contact with the lure and fish, allowing the angler to feel even very subtle bites and set the hook faster. Thanks to the braiding technology, it has significantly higher breaking strength for the same diameter compared to classic monofilament line. This allows the use of thinner diameters to achieve longer casts. Braided line also does not suffer from memory effect, so it does not twist. Since it is not transparent, it tends to be more visible to fish in the water, and therefore is often combined with a leader made of less visible material, such as fluorocarbon.