Braided line vs mono & also which braid is better?

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Braided line vs mono & also which braid is better?

Post by slicbob » Fri May 21, 2010 2:56 pm

Please help. I have heard that braid line is better than mono, and which braid is better? Thanks in advance.

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RE:Braided line vs mono & also which braid is better?

Post by Amx » Fri May 21, 2010 3:04 pm

topwater - mono because it floats

bottom - fluorocarbon because it sinks

braid - over and in wood because it has the best abration resistance. fluoro will cut and break easily.

fluoro and braid take more care in tying, and some 'specialty', knots. Not worth the time for me.

I use mono for everything. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
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RE:Braided line vs mono & also which braid is better?

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RE:Braided line vs mono & also which braid is better?

Post by G-Man » Fri May 21, 2010 9:31 pm

Bob, I think that application is a huge factor in deciding what to use. I prefer braid when trolling and mooching due to is low stretch which I think helps with hook sets. I still like to use mono for most casting applications. With braid, I like the fused lines like Spider Wire, Fireline and Tuf Line Plus.

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RE:Braided line vs mono & also which braid is better?

Post by Matt » Sat May 22, 2010 1:54 am

I run mono 99% of the time and really only run braid if I am fishing really really deep (there is NO stretch which gives better hook sets and the ability to break snags off) or for really really big stuff ie Sturgeon.

Otherwise its monofilament all the way. :cheers:
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RE:Braided line vs mono & also which braid is better?

Post by slicbob » Sat May 22, 2010 4:20 am

Thanks for the info guys I think I am going to stick with mono if I can find a bright color line.

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RE:Braided line vs mono & also which braid is better?

Post by Phill Smart » Sat May 22, 2010 6:26 am

YAWN

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