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Mono or braid and why
Posted on 11/30/14 at 7:44 pm
Posted on 11/30/14 at 7:44 pm
I have fished my entire life and used mono for most of it. I use braid only when bass fishing in heavy cover like pitching jigs. I lost a redfish today (prob about 18-20") on berkley big game 15lb test. Really pissed me off bc line was new. I have fished stren, berkley and others. I am thinking about totally switching to braid for all my fishing. I use shimano curados, and a revo. I'm concerned about castability and lack of any stretch with braid though. What do you guys fish with?
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Posted on 11/30/14 at 7:47 pm to Rehage7
Nothing but braid for me and it suits my needs. 99% I'm fishing the marsh for reds so TIFWIW.
Posted on 11/30/14 at 7:48 pm to Rehage7
Strictly 30# power pro for me
ETA: most saltwater specks with the occasional big reds.
ETA: most saltwater specks with the occasional big reds.
This post was edited on 11/30/14 at 7:49 pm
Posted on 11/30/14 at 7:52 pm to Rehage7
Braid: for long casts, lack of stretch helps setting the hook
Small diameter, heavier lb test and more of it on a spool
Lasts a long time, if you don't break off it lasts years
Cons: abrasion and cut resistance, expensive
I really only use braid anymore, although i do back my reels with mono
As far as casting, I use braid when surf fishing and fishing behind spillways, i can cast 50lb powerpro 100+ yards easily, with only an 8' rod and 1 3/8 oz spoons
Small diameter, heavier lb test and more of it on a spool
Lasts a long time, if you don't break off it lasts years
Cons: abrasion and cut resistance, expensive
I really only use braid anymore, although i do back my reels with mono
As far as casting, I use braid when surf fishing and fishing behind spillways, i can cast 50lb powerpro 100+ yards easily, with only an 8' rod and 1 3/8 oz spoons
This post was edited on 11/30/14 at 7:57 pm
Posted on 11/30/14 at 7:52 pm to Rehage7
I use both. Where did the line break? I strip off about 10ft of my mono lines after a few trips. You'll start to pick up knicks and tears over time; that's why I like my braided.
Posted on 11/30/14 at 8:07 pm to Rehage7
I use braid but I'm not a fan of power pro. Check out Finns windtamer. Dicks sporting goods sells it. It is better against wind knots than power pro IMHO.
Posted on 11/30/14 at 8:10 pm to Rehage7
How tough is it to fix a backlash with braid?
Posted on 11/30/14 at 8:10 pm to Rehage7
Power pro is good on spinning reels but Summit braid is best for me on baitcasters it's more round in shape then others. Get nothing less than 50# to prevent digging in. Nothing better for reds that braid . Good luck.
Posted on 11/30/14 at 8:21 pm to Rehage7
Power pro 30lb braid only for inshore
Posted on 11/30/14 at 8:28 pm to Rehage7
Braid
Because mono sucks
Because mono sucks
Posted on 11/30/14 at 8:47 pm to Rehage7
50# powerpro on everything. better castability, no memory, etc..
Posted on 11/30/14 at 9:32 pm to Rehage7
Braid just about with everything except leaders
Posted on 11/30/14 at 10:28 pm to Rehage7
Started with braid ..even fished tourneys....didn't get the bites i get with mono. Use mono almost all the time now ..Berkeley Big Game 12# Green ...caught many reds over 10# with it. Just can't horse them..Also when you snag and pop your line pull out about 10 feet and throw it ..it's stretched. Use braid for reds over 20# and on my frogs.
Have caught thousands of fish with that mono.. Bass, reds, trout, flounder etc..
Have caught thousands of fish with that mono.. Bass, reds, trout, flounder etc..
Posted on 12/1/14 at 5:36 am to Rehage7
I use mono - fluro and braid...depends on what I'm casting and the situation...
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