lookinforwalleye Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 After using mono all my life I have finally decided to give braided line a go, I am going to spool one baitcaster with Power Pro and one spinning outfit with Stren Super Braid The guys at Lebaron say I will love it and never go back to mono... we`ll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpguy29 Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 It has its advantages. More sensitive, less birdnesting, good hooksets. But I always wonder if the fish can see it underwater. Im now experimenting with a small mono leader at the end of my line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 I switched about 10 yrs ago and haven't looked back since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoneFishin Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 I just put braid on my baitcast reel and it is ALOT more sensitive then mono. I was scepitcle about using braid but I think I'm hooked now. Ive been using mono leaders aswell. Braids just to hard to break or even cut lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_e Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 (edited) It has its advantages. More sensitive, less birdnesting, good hooksets. But I always wonder if the fish can see it underwater. Im now experimenting with a small mono leader at the end of my line. I like to use a black sharpie and color the last 5 feet of line, seems to work and the black lasts as long as the 5 feet of line does!! steve! Edited July 24, 2008 by steve_e Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyHerc Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 I like to use a black sharpie and color the last 5 feet of line, seems to work and the black lasts as long as the 5 feet of line does!!steve! Why black? It's just as visible as the green. And it doesn't blend into weeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 I don't know about "not going back"... I have braid on some rods, mono on others. There are times for both. I strongly believe that the visibility of braid makes a huge difference in clear, calm water. I won't even touch my braided rods in those conditions unless I'm tossing surface baits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookinforwalleye Posted August 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Well after a couple of weeks of using braid I don`t see what the big deal is, I found it to be a little more sensitive and yes it`s strong I managed to hook a submerged log that weighed at least 50-60 pounds and I just pulled it to the boat.LOL The thing that bothered me the most about it was I had a hard time seeing it and I am a line watcher so thats a problem. I could see it being useful for Musky but I can`t see using it extensively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricoboxing Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 but the disadvantage is the cost!! $15 for 150 yards of pp @ walmart! and when you set the hook, the fish goes flying outta the water too! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeh Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 I am a big fan of pp. Its great for flipping in pads as well as musky fishing. When the colour starts to fade you can use a marker to colour the last 6 feet of line or so. pp is more expensive than mono but you can get more years out of the pp before you have to change it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 I just switched to PP braid this year on my spinning reels and love it..... I find it more sensative and get a good hook set when get a strike.....I don't think I'll go back to mono after this experience Leechman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mepps Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 I recently tried going back to mono on a couple of my spinning reels, next season I'll be goign back to braid - unless this biodegradable stuff is any good... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 Lets just say that since I switched to PP, I did not have to respool my reels....with mono....had to re-spool every 2 - 3 weeks depending on the amount of time I was fishing. Leechman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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