Mono Vs Braid

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pros: SENSITIVE!!!!
Won't break as easily if rubbed up on structures
Won't break as easily PERIOD
Smaller line diameters
Some brands will cast further than some monos
its easier to take the backlashes out cuz you don't backlash often
(once you learn how to work it)
will last MUCH longer than monos
less memory
some brands are softer than monos
good for topwaters since it floats
ZERO stretch (always get a good hook set no matter the distance)
cast great in spinning reels!
spinning reels hold more braid than it would mono
will cut through grass much better than mono if you bass fish
can horse fish around if you need to
Give me extra confidence when a big fish is on

cons: will cut into your fingers if your not careful
more expensive
not as clear (which is why most ppl use 20lbs flouro leaders)
have to tie different knots
have to remember to tie different knots
usually have to spool baitcaster with half mono
have to spool on tightly
can eat up rod guides if you buy crappy braids like fireline (DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT BUY THAT CRAP!!!)

hope this helps.. My personal favorite braid for baitcasters is Spiderwire's invisibraid 20-30lb test. Its the softest, smoothest, lightest, has less memory, and cast the best on baitcasters. For spinning reels.. power pro or Pline is about the same. But I have braid on all my poles, and I consistently catch more fish than people around me so I know it doesn't hurt anything. I fish probably 100 times a year at least mainly specs and bass fishing, so you know i catch the usual reds, choupique, gar, jack crevalles, and whatever else is down there. I've never had a problem with my braid. Whenever I hook into a big fish I have the confidence that my line is NOT going to just pop and if I have to I can usually horse a big fish in if i need to. Just because it says 20 30 pound test, I know I can put some pressure on that line and I'm not worried at all. I've pulled in 40 pound drum in just minutes with 20lb braid on my abu garcia 5600s. I have A LOT more confidence in it. I can pull a 5lb bass with 15lbs of grass and skim it on top the water and I KNOW FOR A FACT that the braid is not going to pop.


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