07-08-2001, 04:54 AM
I only use braid on my spin gear because of the very Real possibility of line cutting flesh with conventional reels & I haven’t found a levelwind reel that holds up.<br><br>Line capacity is a big part of the choice as well as the thin diameter for getting deep in any type of current.<br><br>I often fish deaths of 200+ foot of water, the bite zone is the bottom 25 feet, rite now I have two Penn 850 spinners we use, one with All 30 lb. mono & one with all 50 lb. braid.<br>The braid is MUCH more FUN on same size fish, ya really get the feel but without the stretch, more pulled hooks.<br><br>I also use a conventional reel with 30 lb. mono for dropping bait down there, it often gets bit.<br><br>One thing about the mono, even good size fish, the mono stretches so much it takes a Lot of the fun out of the fish, till they go over around 50 lbs.<br>It’s like a long rubber band with that much line out.<br><br>I’m getting ready to respool.<br>I’m thinking of putting mono on the Bottom & using a 200 foot Braid top shot.<br>That way, when the fish takes off after strike, the customers will have mono till they both settle down, the heavier braid will be against any structure around the feesh, & there will be stretch when needed, when the fish tires, the braid will be coming on the spool & the angler will be settled enough to not cut finga & much of the real Jerking will be done with. It’ll also help to get the bait / jig deep.<br><br>Cost is to be thought about. <br><br>I have read that if ya go with braid, you Have to go with 100% braid, the blends aren’t so good as the non-braid will stretch & the braid wont in the same length of line & it defeats the purpose..?<br><br>If it for your own personal use, I’ll recommend braid with a mono leader where necessary, you will be used to the braid & Know it is Dangerous, if your gonna be sharing the reel with others, think about the line cutting finga part.... [
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