08-23-2012, 12:57 AM
I've caught thousands of fish and dozens over 8 ft and I always use 50 lb big game. The old timers who taught me said to stay away from braid for these reasons:
1. Expense
2. To hard to break when snagged and the left over rig in the hole will tie a fish to the bottom.
3. Cuts on the fish
4. Mono rots quick and helps protect the resource.
I don't know for sure, but old guys know stuff.
I've heard they may outlaw stainless steel hooks due to fish mortality. Anyone else heard that?
Tight lines
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1. Expense
2. To hard to break when snagged and the left over rig in the hole will tie a fish to the bottom.
3. Cuts on the fish
4. Mono rots quick and helps protect the resource.
I don't know for sure, but old guys know stuff.
I've heard they may outlaw stainless steel hooks due to fish mortality. Anyone else heard that?
Tight lines
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