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Finally a Line That Makes a
Difference! |
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Our goal of developing a new,
revolutionary fishing line was
lofty - make a line that was
stronger, more
abrasion-resistant, more
sensitive and more durable than
any nylon lines on the market,
and make it affordable. When we
figured out how to extrude nylon
and fluorocarbon, under
extremely precise tolerances,
into a complex, molecularly
bonded fishing line, we knew we
had something special.
Hybrid is the
first and only fishing line that
molecularly bonds nylon and
fluorocarbon during extrusion.
The result is a strong, dense
new material that we call
Hybrid. Hybrid takes advantage
of the awesome abrasion
resistance and sensitivity of
fluorocarbon, while utilizing
the flexibility and stretch of
nylon. The result will open
your eyes to a new level of
fishing line performance.
Go to the
Yo-Zuri Hybrid Chart
for line options and
specifications. |
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Yo-Zuri Hybrid
molecularly bonds
fluorocarbon and nylon
during an exclusive,
patented extrusion
process. The result is
a denser line that is
tougher, more sensitive
and more resistant to
cuts and nicks through
the entire diameter of
the line. |
Other
manufacturers would have
you believe a thin
coating of fluorocarbon
on the outside of the
line gives you the
fluorocarbon advantage.
This dated technology
only serves to
waterproof the nylon,
and contributes very
little to its strength
or visibility. |
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WHY IS YO-ZURI HYBRID
BETTER THAN OTHER FISHING LINES? |
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Yo-Zuri HYBRID is the
closest modern technology has come to
producing a line which receives high
marks in all of these important
performance categories. |
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Strength
- HYBRID is the first
and only fishing line to combine high
quality nylon and fluorocarbon,
resulting in a small diameter line with
unmatched impact resistance and knot
strength. The high density of
fluorocarbon creates inclreased higher
strength. |
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Stretch -
This is very important when determining
actual strength in a fishing situation.
The addition of nylon to HYBRID slightly
increases stretch and resiliency versus
100% fluorocarbon lines. Controlled
stretch prevents "pop-offs" by
transferring energy to the line over a
slightly longer period of time. |
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Sensitivity
- In most nylon lines, stretch means
less sensitivity. Due mostly to its
substantially higher specific gravity,
fluorocarbon transfers energy MUCH
faster than nylon. Fluorocarbon allows
anglers to feel activity (such as a
strike) through the fishing line much
faster than nylon due to the increased
transmission speed of this energy.
HYBRID is much more sensitive than
traditional nylon lines. |
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Wet Versus Dry
Strength -
Most anglers know when nylon
monofilament absorbs water it loses some
of its strength. Yo-Zuri HYBRID,
because of its high fluorocarbon content
and double fluorocarbon coating, is 100%
waterproof. HYBRID will retain 100% of
its dry knot and tensile strength even
after a full day of fishing. |
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UV Resistance
- Fluorocarbon is inert, a property
which makes it resistant to most
chemicals and UV radiation which will
deteriorate normal nylon monofilament
lines. HYBRID's fluorocarbon properties
make it nearly 100% resistant to such
line weakening exposure. |
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Durability
- HYBRID will last an incredibly long
time. Since the line is resistant to
nearly all water borne atmospheric
conditions which can weaken lines, it
should last four to five times longer
than most nylon monofilament lines. |
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Casting Distance
- Because of the high density and
specific gravity of fluorocarbon,
Yo-Zuri HYBRID weighs more than nylon
monofilaments. Casting distance is
appreciably greater than similar
diameter nylon lines because line weight
is an integral component in achieving
casting distance. Also, the hard,
slick finish creates far less resistance
as the line runs through the guides. |
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High Reel Capacity
- HYBRID is very strong for its
diameter. We have included average
break strengths for each diameter in the
Hybrid Line Chart, allowing
fishermen to make their own decisions on
what strength and diameter line is
appropriate. For example, our 20# test
is 0.017" in diameter, and its average
break strength is approximately 26 lbs.
If someone is looking for a true 20#
break strength line, or would like extra
reel capacity, they may choose to spool
up with our 12# or 15# sizes.
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Water Resistance
- Yo-Zuri HYBRID has a slick, non-porous
finish. This allows it to pass through
water with very little drag. In
situations where fast-moving fish create
substantial drag on the line, HYBRID
excels by allowing the angler to recover
line more quickly and to maintain more
consistent pressure on the fish. |
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Visibility
- HYBRID is available in tinted to allow
for visibility above the water or new
clear. Clear HYBRID's light
refractivity and visibility is lower
than nylon, yet somewhat higher than
100% fluorocarbon. |
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Abrasion Resistance
- The same slick, non-porous finish that
makes HYBRID waterproof also makes it
extremely abrasion resistant. This
hard, smooth outside finish resists
abrasion from rocks, wrecks and
sharp-toothed fish. |
