I use braid almost 100%, with no problems. Line memory used to drive me up the wall. No problem now. Yes, it will wrap around tip some & if it knots up, is a pain to undo, but I love it. I use hi vis yellow, sometimes direct to jig or jigs, can't tell any difference with fish bite. Plus you don't have to change line out for years I normally cutback a couple of feet & retie, every once in a while.