6# hi vis mono. vs. 4 # Braid

[bigdoug03]

Dealing with line twist while on the water drives me absolutely crazy. For that reason alone I always fish braid, despite it's drawbacks.

It's never given me a sore shoulder though. Ketchn must either catch way more than me, or his fish are a lot meaner.

[DockShootinJack]

I used braid for shooting docks. It allows me to straighten hooks out, also haul out fish that are reluctant to leave the shade of the dock. I usually don't fish brush piles. Closest I come is tree top/ blowdowns

[Techno2000]

Good morning All, I hope Everyone is safe & in Good Spirits today. Good Luck to All going out to get em today. Ok enough Salutations, I wanted to get your input on another topic my buddy and I were discussing: "What are the benefits of using 4# braided line over 6# monofilament?" I personally use 4 & 6 # hi vis. monofilament.

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No line twist with braid. Much thinner than mono, so it cast further. No line stretch, so it's more sensitive to detect bites. Much stronger than mono.

[FishingTheMidsouth]

I like 4# mono AND 10# braid. I can't imagine 4# braid. 10# is hard enough to see and tie. On the other hand, I hate 6# mono because it's too thick and stiff for ultralight, IMHO. I keep threatening to use 2# mono but I fear I'd break off constantly.

[Ketchn]

Dealing with line twist while on the water drives me absolutely crazy. For that reason alone I always fish braid, despite it's drawbacks.

It's never given me a sore shoulder though. Ketchn must either catch way more than me, or his fish are a lot meaner.

it has been my elbow lately that is hurting actually , and yes i have used braid quite often lately .
the doctor said quit it with the darn braid and your elbow will be just fine

[Ketchn]

AND fishing with braid is like an episode of water world , you get to see what's on the bottom when you employ it

[BobC]

I like 4# mono AND 10# braid. I can't imagine 4# braid. 10# is hard enough to see and tie. On the other hand, I hate 6# mono because it's too thick and stiff for ultralight, IMHO. I keep threatening to use 2# mono but I fear I'd break off constantly.

4 lb American Mono would test close to 8, more or less. Depending on your cover that might work.
Bob

[skeetbum]

To some folks I would appear as dumber than most. I use braid and a mono leader, but with reason. I’m using two pound braid for a couple of reasons and the 4lb mono leader is for abrasion. No lost fish or tackle since I started doing that. It will nick and break when I’m too lazy to check the leader, and the braid will break when the drag isn’t set up right and the line is put to a task greater than its capabilities. But I’m able to set the hook at distance without the huge rod swing needed to drive a hook home and take the memory and stretch out of the mono first. Yesterday I took a friend that’s experienced but never fished like I do. He fought a 4 pound mudfish for a good while until it mercifully came off at boatside . Another was a catfish that I’m sure was over 18” long that simply came unbuttoned as I reached for the net. In both cases the #8 hook was the issue and not the line. Using heavy line that will damage brush piles also warrants heavier jigs to cast, and I use as light as possible. Elephants eat peanuts and big fish hit little jigs. Match the gear to the fish and accept the challenge, mono or braid is up to you. Both come with a personality and if it stops being fun, make the changes to make it fun again.

[Ketchn]

I understand totally , my hooksets require lots of stretch or something is likely gunna break
hence one more reason I often just use mono ....I have snapped more than one rod for sure on a hook set ....
when they say my feet get air under em on my hooksets they aint fooling around ...
gentle hooksets just aint me ....but I bet you already knew that

[Don Fischer]

I like a more scientific view of it myself. 4# line breaks at about 4# and 6# at about 6#1. For myself I seldom ever use braided line. Tried it a couple times and just didn't work for me. Don't ask why. I'm old and can't remember!