03-13-2012, 01:51 AM
I don't bobber fish, so all I can address is drift fishing. I've exclusivly used braids for my drift fishing over the last few thousand hours. I prefer some braids more than others, Spiderwire Stealth and Tuffline being my favorites, Fireline being my least.
"Superlines" are "high performance" terminal gear, and need more attention than mono, different knots, and more care. One treats a Loomis IMX differently than an Ugly Stik, and most advanced drift fishermen would agree that's there's a benefit to the IMX, just as there is to super lines.
Super lines offer better sensitivity, far less stretch than mono, which translates into quicker and more solid hook sets, and smaller diameter which reduces current drag during your drift. All of which I believe helps you feel bottom better, which in turn, makes you a better drift fisherman.
The detriments are having to keep an eye peeled for frays and knicks, which weakens the line. You have to use a backing underneath your braid to keep your it from cutting into your spooled line. You have to be more technical when fighting fish because braids are less forgiving due to no stretch.
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"Superlines" are "high performance" terminal gear, and need more attention than mono, different knots, and more care. One treats a Loomis IMX differently than an Ugly Stik, and most advanced drift fishermen would agree that's there's a benefit to the IMX, just as there is to super lines.
Super lines offer better sensitivity, far less stretch than mono, which translates into quicker and more solid hook sets, and smaller diameter which reduces current drag during your drift. All of which I believe helps you feel bottom better, which in turn, makes you a better drift fisherman.
The detriments are having to keep an eye peeled for frays and knicks, which weakens the line. You have to use a backing underneath your braid to keep your it from cutting into your spooled line. You have to be more technical when fighting fish because braids are less forgiving due to no stretch.
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