Braid or Mono

Hi again,

I have been out of the fishing for a couple of years and met a guy on the rocks using Braid. What are the advantages/Disadvantages of braid? Is there anything special I would need to be able to use this? Is the braid harder on the rod eyes?

Any other tips on braid would be really appreciated

Thanks in advance

:D

braid is a little harder on the rod eyes than mono but that usually isn't a problem. advantages with braid are it is a much lower diameter than mono(20lb braid is like 8lb mono) and it has zero stretch so you can keep in better contact with the fish. disadvantages are it has a very low abrasion resistance i.e. if you hook a big fish and the braid rubs against a rock it will part in seconds. also braid is more expensive than mono.

in all honesty, you said you would be fishing off the rocks then i would steer clear of it!

If you're fishing with lures, then braid gives you more control over the action of the lure. Similarly, if you're fishing light tackle, briad gives you better bite detection.

I have never had a problem with rod rings. Fuji rings or similar should withstand a lot of use with braid.

If you're using a fixed spool reel, having a good reel is important. A reel with poor line lay will cause the braid to come of in loops that get into huge knots.

My personal preference is not to use braid with multipliers, lots of people do though.

Try to stay away from braid on a multiplier! You will most likely end up with the mother of all birdies :shock: and have to scrap it all and it's very hard to untangle :cry: It could work out an expensive trial. I know plenty of anglers who use braid in 40lb or 50lb breaking strain and have no problems with it on a fixed spool reel. You need to remember to fill the first half of the spool with mono, (back up) as braid has a tendenancy to spin around the spool if you don't. :roll:

Hope this helps

Steve