Which type of line does not kink or cockle?

• A. Plain line
• B. Laid line
• C. Twisted line
• D. Braided line

Answer: (D)

Braided line resists kinking and cockling because of its construction. It’s made from many small filaments braided together, which creates a smooth, round profile with minimal torsional memory. When you haul or bend braided line, the filaments slide and distribute load evenly instead of twisting into sharp bends. In contrast, plain, laid (twisted) and twisted lines have fibers that are more prone to develop twists and sharp kinks when bent or loaded, leading to cockling. So the line that does not kink or cockle is braided line.