I used to work for Mittet Line Co. in Seattle when I was in my late teens. We made fish line for black cod and halibut commercial fisherman in Alaska.
Anyway, when I was roaming around one day and I found some old hemp fish line they use to make. I was tempted to cut of a section and ..............
I have to agree with Ed. Unfortunately I feel our little community has put a demand on PL 700/400's. A little over 2 years ago you could pick up a 400 for <$200 and 700's for <$400.