Braid vs Mono

[Crestliner08]

You'll definitely "feel" the difference! And if you ever try a rig with mono after a season with braid, you'll wonder how you could have ever fished with a rubber band! LOL! I'd recommend a 4' fluoro leader ahead of your main line. You need some stretch and the fluoro not only gives you that, but much better abrasion resistance as well. Win-Win in my opinion. Good Luck!

[Slab Slayen]

i don't know about most of you guys but I can't find a knot that will hold with Braid.

Polimar knot is the knot I’m using


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[Techno2000]

i don't know about most of you guys but I can't find a knot that will hold with Braid.

The palomar knot and the Surgeon's loop never fails me.

[Slab Slayen]

What brand and sizes are using on each technique (casting, trolling, etc)? Are you using a fluoro leader, or just straight braid?

The brand I bought is Hercules, it’s not the cheapest out there but it’s way down from the most expensive. I will upgrade if I see fit and I still like braid after this season. I am using 10# on my casting gear and my spider rigging gear. 20 # on my long line gear and my walleye/smallmouth gear and I went with 50# for my catfish gear. These # test are way up from what I used with mono. I matched the diameter of the mono I used. Or got really close. I bought all hi vis colors and I don’t plan to use any type of leader at this point I just plan to use a sharpie on the last 2 or 3 foot of line if needed. I’ve spent 2 hours a day all week switching line and I’m only half way done....


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[mickeyjim]

I have used braid for years with a palomar knot and never had a problem. If you are looking for an alternative for braid or mono check Sufix Adavance Mono. Its a copolymer with Low stretch , good knot strength and reasonable price.

[rawr215]

i don't know about most of you guys but I can't find a knot that will hold with Braid.

The key is to double up the line before tying, here are some samples

Palomar knot
Improved Palomar Knot by wrapping the over hand knot twice before looping over the hook (traditional is just one single overhand knot)
Multifile knot
double up the line for clinch knot
double up the line for uniknot

[GreenLine]

I’ve been testing some braid lately and will be switching my favorite pole back to mono.
I single pole jig fish 90% of the time in and around cover. (12 ft Berkeley jig pole )
The braid tangles much easier in
Several ways ( Suffix hi vis 15lb)
1) from wind on my rod tip
2) while actively fishing
3) if you tangle in bushes it takes longer to get it out. It’s just too soft.
On a good note , it will slid thru my pole eyes better than the mono I use. So it pitches smoother.


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[Techno2000]

I’ve been testing some braid lately and will be switching my favorite pole back to mono.
I single pole jig fish 90% of the time in and around cover. (12 ft Berkeley jig pole )
The braid tangles much easier in
Several ways ( Suffix hi vis 15lb)
1) from wind on my rod tip
2) while actively fishing
3) if you tangle in bushes it takes longer to get it out. It’s just too soft.
On a good note , it will slid thru my pole eyes better than the mono I use. So it pitches smoother.


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Maybe for jigging with a 12ft pole a stiffer mono might be better,but it you want distance, strength and sensitivity braid is the only way to go.

[Techno2000]

I have used braid for years with a palomar knot and never had a problem. If you are looking for an alternative for braid or mono check Sufix Adavance Mono. Its a copolymer with Low stretch , good knot strength and reasonable price.

Is it as thin and strong as braid ?