05-13-2008, 11:50 PM
12 pound mono and 12 pound braid, in THEORY, are suppose to be the same in relation to breaking strength. Pound class of the line refers to the average relative breaking strength of the line, doesn't matter if it's braid, mono, steel leader, or fluorocarbon. How far you push the limitations of your rod is your call. I'd strongly suggest you follow the rod specs if you're not a seasoned angler, particularly with braid line. Not so much because it may be stronger, but because it has zero stretch, your rod may be what gives before the line.
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