Its special formulation gives the Daiwa Saltiga X Link Fluorocarbon Leader all the advantages of top-of-the-range fluorocarbon with the added bonus of extreme flexibility! A special treatment gives it outstanding abrasion and tensile strength, while nano control improves knot strength and makes it easier to remove wigs when casting. Its great flexibility means it can be used even when very large line heads are required. The "DPLS" shock leader is wound in parallel so as not to alter its shape and performance. The elastic protection band around the spool protects the line and slows its unwinding, a definite help when tying knots.