BIOLINE
PRESS RELEASE JULY 14, 2008 FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Bioline™
Introduces Biodegradable Fishing Line
Portland, OR:
With 24 years experience in bio-absorbable materials, Pat Ferguson has introduced
Bioline, America’s first biodegradable fishing line. Bioline biofilament™ retains
100% of its tensile strength for 10 to 12 months on a reel and biodegrades to
minimal carbon dioxide and water in a period of approximately five years with
exposure to naturally occurring elements. Traditional nylon monofilaments remain
in the environment for about 600 years and some lines last forever. “Bioline’s
development has followed a similar path to most groundbreaking technologies,”
explained Pat Ferguson, Bioline president, “what began as an expensive niche technology
in the medical industry [bio-absorbable sutures] has decreased in cost with market
expansion and growth in materials supply. Our patent pending technology has reached
a point where we can offer a high performance product with the advantage of biodegradability,
at a price competitive with premium fishing lines currently available.” Most importantly,
Bioline’s handling is so similar to nylon monofilament that the line does not
require angler’s to alter how they fish. Bioline’s environmentally friendly construction
is offered to anglers without sacrifice. 
The inherent advantages
of Bioline’s chemistry are not limited to being biodegradable. Unlike nylon monofilament,
Bioline does not absorb water. Its strength and stretch does not change. Bioline
provides excellent knot strength and is highly UV and abrasion resistant. With
low-memory and a silky smooth exterior, Bioline is an exceptional casting line
on both spinning and casting reels alike. Clear in color, Bioline provides stealth
in fresh and saltwater applications. A cornerstone in Bioline’s biofilament
development was providing a functional temporal window within which the angler
can depend upon 100% strength. If kept sealed in its original package, Bioline
has a five year shelf life. Once spooled on a reel Bioline will suffer no degradation
in strength or performance for a period of 10 to 12 months. Tournament anglers,
fly anglers and avid anglers who change lines regularly will see absolutely zero
loss of performance. In fact, if casual anglers change line only at the beginning
of each season, as is also recommended for conventional monofilaments, they’ll
receive 100% performance from Bioline. 
Anglers
make up the single largest group of conservationists in the United States. The
reason fisheries persist is the angling community’s commitment to sound management
of fish populations and the habitats they depend upon. Virtually every piece of
modern fishing line that has ever been lost is still out there. Beyond an eyesore
and a nuisance, fishing lines have been documented to be deadly to marine mammals
and birds. With a 99% reduction in the life span of the line in the environment,
Bioline offers an alternative for those anglers who value stewardship as integral
to their participation in fishing. Bioline is available in 4-, 6-, 8-, 10-,
and 12-pound tests in 210yrd spools with other sizes coming soon. MSRP: $16.00 | 
