Braid vs Mono

[torch]

I know braid is stronger and Sat runs it on all poles, but man that stuff will tangle and tie knots. What are ya'lls thoughts.

[Minnerman]

I had to cut some off the end of my pole Saturday where it had somehow tied a double eagle scout knot around the end of my pole. It is bad about wrapping around the end of the rod when I get hung and hafta jerk it loose.

[DonDon]

One thing. let it Dry and then it's easier to get untangled.

[Rees Guide]

Use mono on everything, as Feelay says, "It's just a crappy".

[BigRiverMarine]

Love the braid!!! It does tangle and it catches on everything, but ya never have to worry about the knots, and the strength is worth it. Pays for itself in saved baits.


Big River Marine
Bill Burnett
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[wilbur]

I think the tangles are easier to undo than Mono. At least its a lot easier for me.

[Rees Guide]

At 7 bucks for 1200 yards tangles arent an issue with mono.
If you are pulling cranks through timber all the time I would think it would be a must but where I fesh havent seen the need for it, may change my mind never know.

[Cray]

It is all i use anymore. The little bit of agrivation is worth not having to change out line all the time and small dia. vs strength makes a difference to me.

[majflyboy]

30lb braid.

[Chilly]

Braid? Really?
Last time I checked our target fish was about 1.5 pounds with an occasional one a little bigger.

Yeah it is strong, flexable and has a small diameter, but that crap should be controlled. They should not let just anybody buy it and use. Should have to prove that you at least have a little sense before they sell it to you, and then if you buy 250 yards this year, to replace it you should have to turn in 225 yards to buy another spool.
Everybody says "well I use it so I don't lose my bait". Then the same yahoos will pull off 20 yards of it cut if off the reel, roll it in a ball and throw it overboard, or leave it in the bottom of the boat to blow out later. Well I hate to tell you if you ever hook this crap in the water, you aint getting your bait back, whether you are running braid or not. Then all of the extra line you just lost contributes to the problem.

It is a good product, but since it is like nylon and never breaks down it is very frustrating to snag this stuff in the water. It does not give. You, your equipment, and or your patience is what gives in these situations. Have you ever tried to unwind that crap off of a trolling motor? It sure is fun.

And yes I am especially talking to all of you green carpers with the DD22's and the Carolina rigs.