Braided Line

[fisherwoman]

Someone please answer my question... This past weekend I got into an argument with my brother in law about braid vs mono. I was kind enough to take in his broken reel and have it replaced and I also had to strung with braid. He has never fished with braid and I thought he might like it much better. He went fishing this past weekend and the guy he went fishing with told him that braid is only used for fishing the gulf for big fish. I tried to politely as possible inform him that braid can be used in the bay and anywhere else that mono is used. Of course me being a female he gives me the look like I don't know what I'm talking about. Would someone PLEASE say something in support of me and aid in letting him know about the braided line.

Thanks!!!!!!

[nokatchin]

I dont use it but a lot of the guys on this board use it all the time.nothing at all wrong with it.just depends on what you like

[PasadenaMan]

I uses it all the time, lakes and bay and offshore. I back it with mono first.

[FP10]

back with mono and have a mono leader. I have a rod with braid that Chip rigged up for me trying to get me to switch and all my other rods are rigged with mono. I have caught myself using the braid more, but have caught less fish since switching. Could just be the crappy weather though. We will see come this summer.

[HarryK]

What type and lb. test did you rig it with? they may be referring to that, but probably not. Tell him he's wrong about only using it offshore, but it is also personal preference, too.

[PasadenaMan]

I tell you what, its a pain to get the birds nest out. X2 on a mono leader

[Robalo]

One of my fishing buds uses braid on his bay stuff-that braid sounds very cool when fighting a fish-most folks say much more sensitive to bites. I'm a cheapazz, use Ande 1/4# spools, 12 # test.

[FP10]

It is easier to get backlashes out of braid.

[kenny]

It is easier to get backlashes out of braid.

yep

[lurefisher]

One of my fishing buds uses braid on his bay stuff-that braid sounds very cool when fighting a fish-most folks say much more sensitive to bites. I'm a cheapazz, use Ande 1/4# spools, 12 # test.
Yepp Robalo your right Andie 12#...

[Nwilkins]

I love Braid, Fins 8 lb dia---30 lb test. I have tied a mono leader, but with the tony clips I don't

[Keller]

Why back it with mono and how much do you use, sorry for the hijack, but you can use the info on brother inlaw.

[Hogie70]

Braid is the root of all fishing evil lmao... I use mono big game #12 to be percise... If you enjoy loosing big fish then go with braid... If you would have spooled my reel with braid it wouldn't have been a argument... I would have just peeled it off and spooled up with the most deadliest line on the market... LMFAO

[imhammer]

I use Fins Windtamer 20 or 30lb with a 20Lb flouro leader.I fill half the spool with Mono before the braid. The mono is stiffer than the braid and a lot cheaper. If you don't spool the braid really tight you can have problems with the line pulling down into the line below it when fighting a fish and then you are sure to get backlashes.
I have horsed reds over grass in the marsh with Braid, but would never be able to do it with mono.
The sensitivity of braid is unparalleled and can be a huge benfit when fish are biting softly or if you are fishing in windy conditions.

[dbarham]

I love Braid, Fins 8 lb dia---30 lb test. I have tied a mono leader, but with the tony clips I don't
me too I got me 600 yards for the next year:D

[imhammer]

me too I got me 600 yards for the next year:D

I bought a 1500yd spool at the fishing show for $50.00......I think I am set for a while.

[BMTAngler]

I use PowerPro 10lb, which is equivalent to 2lb diameter. Sometimes it is hard to get a backlash out but I rarely get them.
I dont back my braid though, straight braid all the way and I add a section of 6ft 10lb Seaguar Fluorocarbon leader to manage around the shell without getting cut off. PowerPro gets way way better without the waxy stuff on, it usually wears off after a hard day of fishing and becomes a light green color.
I use it for topwater,soft plastics, spoons, everything. I dont understand why the guy would argue with you, is he a guide?

[mikeymike]

Ok braid is good but has 0 stretch mono has stretch so if you fish braid set your drag a little less or I use I lighter rod . There is two types of braid 1st solid (hard on your thumb) and 2nd hollow ....hollow is cool line you can splice hollow without a typical knot and its easy on your thumb. If I fish a "line shy" fish ill use mono or floro if not ill use braid here in ca I started to use braid when fishing kelp beds cause it cuts the kelp we call it a "cutter rig" so there are pros to each just don't forget that braid can be harmful on your guides if there a softer guide material. And don't use to heavy of line like 50# braid is the same size as 12# mono(the brand sufix is). So it would be to heavy and on spinning tackle sometimes the braid is to small and gets caught on the bail I could go on for along time so if you have any more ?s just ask

[jocues]

Braid!

[Mell Wader]

I love Braid, Fins 8 lb dia---30 lb test. I have tied a mono leader, but with the tony clips I don't

Neil, I hope you have mastered the dreaded loop knot.

[mikeymike]

the knot I use for braid to mono/floro is uni to uni. Very simple and strong

[castaway300]

stren sonic braid 8/30. i use a leader with corkys and such.
straight braid with plastics.
still use mono for some fresh water applications.

[gsb]

I cuss my braid if I get a knot around the rod tip, but it hasn't made me switch back yet!