However, if you’re trying to cast your line really far, memory can be a bit of a nuisance since it will cause the line to coil up after being cast. Ultimately, it’s up to the fisherman to decide whether memory is a good or bad thing in their particular situation.
A braided fishing line is made from strands of nylon or other synthetic material that are tightly woven together. This construction gives it incredible strength and sensitivity but also makes it prone to retaining its shape even after being put under stress. That’s why you’ll often see anglers using stretching and coiling techniques to help manage their line and reduce memory.
This characteristic can be both good and bad. On the one hand, it can help you cast your line more accurately because the line will “remember” its original shape. On the other hand, it can also make it more difficult to untangle the line after a catch.
Memory in materials science refers to the ability of a material to deform and then return to its original shape after the force is removed. So, in answer to your question, yes, the braided fishing line has memory because it will deform (curve) and then return to its original shape after the force (the weight of the fish) is removed.
However, even if a braided line has some memory, it will usually still stretch quite a bit when wet, which can help to minimize the effects of any memory that may exist.
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