Braid vrs Mono Pro's Con's ?

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Trileane 50lb 12 lb test dia Braid.

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Is it 50 or 12?

I've found that very light (less than 20#) braid tangles very easily. Kinda like fishing with thread.

I use 20# Powerpro. Works for me. All salt fishing though.

Breaking off is rare, but fish with teeth can cut it.

Supposedly you need to use a palomar knot, else it may cut itself.

ETA: You will immediately notice the increased sensitivity, because it doesn't stretch like braid.

I use 30 and 50 lb orange or yellow braid on my flipping rods. take a black sharpie and color the line from the bait up about two feet. been using braid for several years .
use braid on jig poles for perch too

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.