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The speed of sound through a material depends on the properties of the material itself. While I do not have the specific information on the properties of fishing line, I can provide you with a general understanding of how sound travels through materials.

The speed of sound is determined by the elasticity and density of the medium. In general, sound travels faster in materials with higher elasticity and lower density. For example, sound travels faster through solids than through liquids, and faster through liquids than through gases.

If we consider fishing line to be a solid material, it is likely to have a higher speed of sound compared to air, as solids generally have higher elasticity and density. However, the exact speed of sound through fishing line would depend on the specific composition and properties of the fishing line material.

For reference, the speed of sound through air at room temperature is approximately 343 meters per second (about 1,125 feet per second). In comparison, the speed of sound through typical metals like steel is around 5,000 to 6,000 meters per second (16,400 to 19,700 feet per second).

To determine the speed of sound through a particular fishing line, it would be necessary to consult the manufacturer's specifications or conduct specific experiments or tests to measure the speed of sound propagation in that material.

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