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Anybody out there run braid for pulling cranks? How much depth do you gain because of the line diameter difference vs the mono. Thinking about making the switch over to 20lb braid. I've heard that 20lb braid is the equivalent of running 6-8lb mono which would make baits run much deeper then my mono set up.
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Bout a foot or two difference. The more line out the bigger the depth difference. I stagger my rods in 10 ft increments with my deepest rod being directly on the depth the fish are holding at. Always rather be above them, generally the fish tell me the depth they want it at and adjust from there
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You running mono or braid?
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Braid
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I think most run braid to more easily bend hooks when hung up on a stob, brush pile or a 30 pound catfishes face, also it's more durable than mono. I use mono myself, the depth your going to gain is not that much in my opinion, like MO said maybe a foot or two at best. Don't know how deep your planning on getting you cranks down too, but for me to have more than 75-80 foot of line out is very unusual. I don't like reeling them in that far, LOL. If I had to go deeper than 15' or so I might just use weights instead of pulling 150' of line behind the boat. :twocents
Just looking for the strength loosing $8 crank on a brush pile hurts the pocket book! Some articles and forums I read guys said braid throws off your depth. Last year was my first year pulling cranks so I went with the mono. Been looking at a couple spools of 20lb spider wire braid in my garage thinking about swapping all the reels over. Just wasn't sure still a noob to the pulling cranks deal.
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I use braid to have enough muscle to pull out snagged cranks and to man handle cats and drums, etc. braid will run a little deeper. Just watch your rods as you go across a known depth flat. When they start jumping you can adjust your charts to your set up. While I started with mono I switched to braid and started saving more lures. Have fun with whichever you use. Braid will slice your hand like a knife though so be careful.
I use 40lb braid, have for several years and the loss of crankbaits went down dramatically!
I use 15/4 power pro. I like it don't run as much line out.
I stated out running Depth Hunter Power Pro braid 40/10 so I did not have to go out and by any line counter reels. About the only issue that I have had is when you get a crank bait wrapped up in your other line it can take some time getting the mess out.
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Agree with all that's been said about advantages of braid. I use 30/8 Depth Hunter and almost never lose a bait. Just make sure your snap swivel is rated higher than the line rating or that will be your break point. I do buy a lot of replacement treble hooks. ��
The 30/8 runs about 10% deeper than the 10 lb mono charts.
Y'all talked me into the depth hunter. Seems easier with the different colors every 25ft to get to the desired depth. A lot easier than my set up I have right now.
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i run depth hunter on line counters, just in case one goes out on me, im not left in the dark
Mo, what line counting reels do you have? Are you happy with them or do you wish you had gone with another brand?Quote:
Originally Posted by MO' MONEY
Thanks,
Seth
I have the Diawa accudepth and really like them
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How does braid perform longlineing jigs ? A lot of long liners swear by 6 lb mono. I like to keep my stuff set up to swap over easy. I'd rather loose a few cranks than swap my line on line counters several times a year.
Been running Power pro 15 or 20 a few years now.Happy as a clam with it.If I'm hung on wood, Use a homemade hounddog lure retriever.Don't lose very many.
No problem. Use 15lb braid, 3ft 8lb mono prerigsQuote:
Originally Posted by Dutchman
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I may go to braid next time I swap new line then. I have a buddy that just recently swapped out 10 year old braid. But he only spider rigs, and crankbaits. No longline. Apparently it last a long time. I replace the first 200+ft of my stren hiviz every year. Something to consider :dono
Something else to keep in mind, braid tangles are a nightmare. Mono can usually be worked out, braid has to be cut
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Yes, don't waste a lot of time trying to get the tangle out just cut it off and re-tie.
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I use 20 lb. braid exclusively but I tie on a 25 ft. section of lead core at the terminal end.
The lead core throws the trolling charts off but you can cUT down, dramatically, the amount of line you let out when they start suspending at max depths.
I even used it long lining some. It's different, but you can feel em fart on it.
I'm a mono guy myself. Everything is clear 10# stren.
I use mono...
Cabellas Pro Line 10 lb. High vis yellow
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