How to Use monofilament in a Sentence

monofilament

noun
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  • Most commercial nets are made of quality nylon monofilament line.
    — Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Place a small nail or tack in the top of the bird's head and attach a length of monofilament.
    — Kc Morgan, Popular Mechanics, 18 Oct. 2017
  • Spool up with 2- to 4-pound monofilament and tie a size 10 baitholder hook to the end.
    — Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 20 Feb. 2023
  • His reels are spooled with 4-pound test monofilament line.
    — Flip Putthoff, Arkansas Online, 2 Mar. 2021
  • With a 3-foot length of 4- to 10-pound-test monofilament or fluorocarbon line, tie a jig to each end.
    — Bob McNally, Field & Stream, 20 Mar. 2023
  • All that makes a spinning reel that’s suited for 8-pound-test monofilament line the best choice.
    — The Editors, Field & Stream, 6 Mar. 2020
  • The shoe’s upper is made of a blended monofilament polyester combined with TPE.
    — Zoë Rom, Outside Online, 5 Oct. 2022
  • Most anglers fish the lures on 12- to 15-pound test fluorocarbon, which gives a better feel for the lure than more stretchy monofilament.
    — Frank Sargeant, AL.com, 7 Jan. 2018
  • Tape a length of monofilament to wood skewer and thread through holes; discard skewer.
    — Woman's Day Staff, Woman's Day, 25 July 2018
  • Slit film is one of three different types of turf, along with monofilament and dual fiber.
    — Colin Gay, USA TODAY, 18 Nov. 2022
  • Roland used an ultra light rod and matching reel spooled with 2-pound test monofilament.
    — Bill May, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 20 Mar. 2021
  • All of these come in micro-sizes of 1-2 inches in length and cast well with quality four-pound test monofilament.
    — Jim Gronaw, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 10 Aug. 2021
  • Therefore, steer clear of cheap, bulk monofilament when fishing for trout.
    — Jerry Audet, Field & Stream, 3 May 2023
  • Classic four-pound test limp monofilament covers most bases for the panfish gig.
    — Jim Gronaw, Baltimore Sun, 2 July 2023
  • Start with a 6- to 7-foot medium weight casting or spinning rod and matching reel spooled with 12-pound monofilament or braid.
    — Bill May, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 22 May 2021
  • A couple feet of 25 pound test monofilament acts as a leader, running to a size 1/0 octopus type hook in short shank.
    — Frank Sargeant, al, 9 Oct. 2019
  • Swivels of some type are wise for using these sinkers to prevent monofilament lines twisting into a tangled mess, which causes lost fish.
    — Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 29 Aug. 2019
  • Always inspect your line for abrasion, stretching, and discoloration—test monofilament by yanking on it to see if the line breaks.
    — Ric Burnley, Field & Stream, 20 Mar. 2023
  • The stout, aircraft-grade aluminum frame cradles a nylon and monofilament mesh seat—essentially a bassinet for adults—strong enough to support 300 pounds.
    — Charlie Ebbers, Outside Online, 18 Oct. 2022
  • There is something about watching the monofilament tighten, setting the hook, and reeling in a large bass that generates excitement that can't be matched.
    — Mike Masterson, Arkansas Online, 1 June 2021
  • Ultralight spin tackle with 4- to 6-pound test monofilament with or without the float allows use of tiny jigs with 1 -1 ½-inch curlytails to probe deeper water.
    — Bill May, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 4 July 2021
  • But slit-film turf—with blades that form a honeycomb pattern, as opposed to monofilament, with single blades—is especially unhealthy.
    — Vince Guerrieri, Popular Mechanics, 8 Feb. 2023
  • These monofilament nets don’t get picked up very well by a dolphin's sonar sense, and are basically transparent visually as well, Kerstetter says.
    — Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2022
  • Ghost fishing nets and hooks with trailing monofilament left or discarded by fishermen also trap turtles.
    — John Christopher Fine, sun-sentinel.com, 15 Aug. 2019
  • The monofilament, hydrophobic upper is perforated for optimal breathability and fits snug around the foot similar to how track spikes fit and feel.
    — Brian Metzler, Outside Online, 2 July 2020
  • Having ultra-light gear and sensitive rods with quality 4-pound monofilament is basic recipe for crappie fishing success in our smaller lakes and ponds across the Mid Atlantic region.
    — Jim Gronaw, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 27 Oct. 2019
  • This connection works best with heavier monofilament and fluorocarbon.
    — Popular Science, 3 Mar. 2021
  • In this video, Marsh Man Masson discusses the advantages and disadvantages to monofilament, fluorocarbon and braided fishing line.
    — Todd Masson, NOLA.com, 30 Jan. 2018
  • Some nylon monofilament lines have up to 30 percent stretch when wet, and are obviously more problematic at hooksetting as distance increases.
    — Mark Hicks, Field & Stream, 22 June 2020
  • Copoly lines are specifically made to provide better abrasion resistance than monofilaments without the stiffness and hardness that is often (but not always) associated with fluoro.
    — Jerry Audet, Field & Stream, 11 Apr. 2023

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