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Ok I have read the tips an tricks, an found that now I am not sure what reel to buy or use because I normaly use braid on my rigs. An it seems most of you prefer mono, I was curious as to why. Oh an thanks for all the help so far. Can not wait to get down there only 9 more days to go. Oh ya I got a kayak now an was thinking of using it on littlelagoon or maybe the surf.
PS forgot to tell you the reel I was thinking about getting is a 4000 series penn battle with 15pd braid.
Lots of threads on braid vs. mono..
4000 series reels would be fine for Spanish, specs & reds. But a little light for kings, especially if you put it on a properly sized rod to balance out the combo, IMO.
Get a 6000 and load it with 15# mono and put it on an 8' king rod.
Most people don't like braid because it has no stretch, tangles like hell and cut everyone else's mono when you get crossed.
I personally don't think its worth the money unless your throwing crankbaits & worms for largemouth bass.
I like braid when going after big fish but the main problem on the pier is most braid is dark colored and you cant see it so its hard to keep up with where your bait is when drifting a bait.
I use it for backing on my king reel under 250 yds of mono and a reel full on my ling rig. Also on both my skinny water reels --prefer the feel and also for abraision resistance for those that go under the pier or into a piling.
I put braid on my sabiki rig. I can feel the tiniest LY biting, while still being able to cross a hardtail's eyes.
Thanks for all the great feed back. I am not targeting the kings, mainly the smaller fish. Hope to catch flounder, specks and reds. Has anyone kayak fished little lagoon?
Then I'd got with 8 or 10# test mono, 15#braid is overkill on specs & reds. Plus specs tend to have a soft mouth, the stretch in mono helps prevent hook pulls.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lobstermeat
I always use mono on the pier. I know some people like to use braid and the argument is always "I can control my line". While I have no doubt that they can, an important part of having a pleasant experience on the pier is a little give and take. I don't think that it's justified to burn someone's line off just because someone else made a mistake for a split second and got crossed with me. I also think that having somewhat visible line is also important. You may be able to see your dark braid, but if the older gentleman next to you can't, then don't get mad when he casts over you.
so the choice is mainly one of respect to your fellow fishermen?
On the pier, yes. I also like how cheap mono is. It leaves more money for :drunk
Respect is a two way street. Braid is not forbidden on the pier. I choose to use i in the skinny water and expect others to respect my right to use it as I respect their right to not have my line screwing them up. Only time I've had an issue was yesterday when I was catching fish and another group wasn't. They started hot holeing me and they paid for it when a cantakerous 8 lb black drum took a turn up pier and took out 4 of their lines. Not sure it would have been any better if I'd had mono. Oh, well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lobstermeat
ETA - Very nice folks that just didn't know that what they were doing wasn't cool. For my part I give folks that don't seem to know how to control braid a wide berth. Problem avoided is a problem you don't hav to deal with.
Thats an even better reason: Why spend money on braid to use in situations where its not needed???Quote:
Originally Posted by Yellerhammer5
I put braid on my bass rods one time flipping bushes and still broke prob every 9 out of 10 fish off on the hook set that day. 50 lb power pro. Haven't really cared for braid since then. I don't hate braid but in most cases mono will do the trick.
I like braid. I like the no stretch feature, and if you have your drag set right, hook pulls haven't been a problem for me. Out of respect for those that don't like braid, I try to stay clear of them. I do have trouble with wind knots occasionally though. As far as not being able to see the line, I use either high vis yellow or white and have no trouble. I actually think it is more visible than mono other than the high vis green.
i haven't had any complaints from other fisherman either and prefer its abrasion resistance if I have a run under the pier. Just my two cents worth.
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Also braid doesn't break down near as quick as mono, so the cost factor is double sided as well