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re: Braid vrs Mono Pro's Con's ?
Posted on 2/16/15 at 6:27 am to Grassy1
Posted on 2/16/15 at 6:27 am to Grassy1
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ETA: You will immediately notice the increased sensitivity, because it doesn't stretch like braid.
This for sure which is great for winter fishing due to lite bites. I wouldn't use it is spring/summer fishing. You will pull the hooks more often at that time of the year,
Also, what rod you are using? The braided line will cut the eyes over time if you are using a cheap rod.
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Posted on 2/16/15 at 7:23 am to 007mag
quote:Couple things. Braid main line requires a change in hook set. I broke many a leader when I first went to it. C-rig lures drag the bottom no matter what unless you're using a floating type of plastic.
IMO mono is like a bungee cord as a mainline for Carolina rig. On a carolina rig I prefer Heavy braid for my main line then a flouro leader if I want the soft plastic dragging on bottom or a mono leader if I want it floating and fluttering a few inches above bottom
Posted on 2/16/15 at 7:26 am to fishfighter
The only issue I've had with braid is when Im casting a heavy bait and have a spool-stopping backlash. Braid doesn't stretch and doesnt handle shock as well as mono. I've sent many a top dog flying across the marsh with 6" of power pro attached and a catastrophic backlash in my hands.
You can manage some reallllll nasty backlashes with braid if you don't watch your spool and keep it neat.
It's a very rare occurrence though. The benefits far outweigh the problems IMO. I keep one rod spooled with mono for heavy top water and the rest have power pro.
You can manage some reallllll nasty backlashes with braid if you don't watch your spool and keep it neat.
It's a very rare occurrence though. The benefits far outweigh the problems IMO. I keep one rod spooled with mono for heavy top water and the rest have power pro.
Posted on 2/16/15 at 7:42 am to AlxTgr
in theory,if you have 18-24 inches of mono trying to float it it'll probably still be suspended until you work it again unless your fishing really slow.
Posted on 2/16/15 at 11:11 am to The Torch
I use braid for nearly everything except throwing crankbaits. I have found that using braid allows for better casting distance and accuracy, increased bite sensitivity and cheaper long-term line costs.
Using braid allows me to reduce the power level of my rod by one versus mono which correlates to lighter, more sensitive rods. So in situations where I would traditionally use a MH rod with mono, I can now use a M rod, etc... The lighter rods in turn result in less fatigue.
When I can get away with it I tie directly to the lure or hook using uni knots for all braids under 65# and double palomar knots for the heaviest braids. When needed, I use a fluoro leader that is connected to my braided line using a uni-uni knot. I have had long term success with these set-ups and am a firm believer in the braid revolution.
Regular Power Pro is the cheapest braid I would buy. I would recommend Power Pro Super Slick 8 or Suffix 832 braid for most applications.
Using braid allows me to reduce the power level of my rod by one versus mono which correlates to lighter, more sensitive rods. So in situations where I would traditionally use a MH rod with mono, I can now use a M rod, etc... The lighter rods in turn result in less fatigue.
When I can get away with it I tie directly to the lure or hook using uni knots for all braids under 65# and double palomar knots for the heaviest braids. When needed, I use a fluoro leader that is connected to my braided line using a uni-uni knot. I have had long term success with these set-ups and am a firm believer in the braid revolution.
Regular Power Pro is the cheapest braid I would buy. I would recommend Power Pro Super Slick 8 or Suffix 832 braid for most applications.
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