Braided Fishing line vs Mono.?

[Iolabowhunter]

Okay, I am fixin to string a couple of new bait casting reels and was wanting to get the GS feelins on which type of string is the best all around type. I will mainly be saltwater fishing and wanting to tie a strong flouracarbon leader to it. New to the Braided line era.

[shane21]

If you are fishing around rocks with braid it will break very easily. I've tried it on the jetties and lost a lot of tackle

[panhandlehunter]

I fish with braided line and love it. I'll never fish with mono again. Just remember to tie a shock leader on the end.

[GarGuy]

The braid is strong but does abraid easily. Also the drag is not nearly as smooth with braid. it cuts into the spool pretty bad with heavy drag. i went back to 50lb biggame on my gar poles.

[Iolabowhunter]

The braid is strong but does abraid easily. Also the drag is not nearly as smooth with braid. it cuts into the spool pretty bad with heavy drag. i went back to 50lb biggame on my gar poles.

I have heard this and I will start spooling mono before the braided to keep it from cutting into the spool.

[TexaswBOWhunter]

All you need is a cane pole and some bailing string, considering all the fish you guys catch....

[Iolabowhunter]

I agree, I think it is the equipments faught, Trying to change that!!

[GarGuy]

All you need is a cane pole and some bailing string, considering all the fish you guys catch....

Hehehe these guys are hard on cane poles.

[Iolabowhunter]

Cane poles.. the good ole days!
Nice pic's.

[txriddle17]

braid is the way to go

[ItsLeo]

Tape over the spool knot with a wrap or two of electrical tape before filling up a reel with braid.

Lots of knots that work fine with Mono WILL NOT hold in braid. Tie a palomar knot to your lures with braid or learn the hard way!

I really like using braided line but if you try and use it exactly like you use mono you'll hate it.

[Iolabowhunter]

Tape over the spool knot with a wrap or two of electrical tape before filling up a reel with braid.

Lots of knots that work fine with Mono WILL NOT hold in braid. Tie a palomar knot to your lures with braid or learn the hard way!

I really like using braided line but if you try and use it exactly like you use mono you'll hate it.

Will Do, Thanks

[DRT]

Both have their places. I personally have done well for reds, trout and flounder on Power Pro. In clearer water a fluorocarbon leader may be needed but if you have water with a little of color you can tie direct to the lure.

[Jon-Paul]

I like PowerPro 30lb

[DKirk]

I use braid on all of my reels and then tie on about a 3' mono leader. Make sure you put it on the spool tight, I put a little Teflon tape on my spool then put on the braid it helps grab the spool.