I keep toying with the idea of braid. I've tried it before, but I guess it's that whole comfort and confidence thing. I think the mono works better for me when I need some movement as it's a bit more subdued and keeps me in better shape if I get carried away with it lol. I've also started getting where I'd rather cut the line (if the brush doesn't want to give me my jig back that easily) rather than disturb the area trying to get it back, and mono is cheaper. Plus, I like being a old school mono/no leaders guy too. I'll probably spool some on a pole eventually though. In this weekend's situation, after sitting in 30 degree weather and off/on drizzle, I'd much rather have been able to yank those 3 crappie out than lose jigs and still not get one crappie in my hands in the end.