10-31-2009, 07:39 AM
The cranks would dive deeper with braid, but not because of the floating issue. Both braid and mono float. They'd dive deeper with the braid because of the thinner diameter...that is, if you're using the same lb test braid as you are mono. The reason that many guys use braid for lipless cranks (rattle traps) is so that they can rip them through the grass better/cleaner. The low stretch allows them to be pulled out of the weeds a lot easier. However, there are some drawbacks to doing this as you will see as I explain why someone would use mono on crankbaits. I would imagine that Martini possibly has one of two reasons for using mono with his crankbaits. The first reason would be the stretch factor. Mono stretches more than either fluoro or braid does. When using a crankbait with small treble hooks, having that little bit of give in the line helps bass to stay buttoned to your crankbait a little better. With a low-stretch line, you stand a greater chance of ripping the trebles out of their mouth. The second reason would be...perhaps he's talking more shallow running crankbaits. When you are fishing a shallow running crankbait and you want it to stay higher up in the water column, you can use a heavier mono line to keep it up. Both the thickness and the fact that it floats will keep the bait up higher. Hope that made sense...
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