Braided Line, VS Monofilament

[CaToS]

Greetings,

I would like to get some realworld feedback on using Braided line over the traditional Monofilament Lines.

My understanding the hookset power is the biggest advantage, as well at the diamater of the line is much smaller allowing less weight to be needed to reach the bottom.

How will the braided line change the way I set the hook, and I hear some people recommending certain knots,but not sure which are recommended, actually double knotting the hooks in most cases.

[WheresMyBobber]

It's Saturday, it's late. Here's what I have to offer.

I have tried most all of the "braided" lines out there, and have had nothing but good luck and sucess with most of them. I've found the smaller diameter lines work the best for me for a variety of reasons. (less weight required, sensitivity, no stretch, etc...)

I've read and head that you must use a palomar or similar knot with these lines, but I've always used a regular double clinch knot with no problems. In fact I just filled up one of my reels today with a very fine 50# braided line and will feel comfortable using it for the next 3 years. I also cut at least 6" to 1 foot off my main line after each fish on that reel.

I don't set the hook near as hard with a braided line as I do with a monofillament line. Since there's little to no stretch in braided lines, you can tear the lure or bait right out or the fishes mouth without realizing it. If you talk to anybody who has spent any time watching upriver brights and steelhead go through the ladder on a consistent basis, they will tell you that they see a LOT of lures and fish with partially torn off jaws from fishermen stetting the hook too hard or playing it too tight.

While these fish will most likely survive and make it upstream to spawn (or be gillnetted for who's benefit?), at least you had a shot at them

Hope this helps.


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[ 08-12-2001: Message edited by: WheresMyBobber ]

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CaTos, I started a thread a few weeks ago on this topic. Use the search feature and you should find it. You will find great info there. [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]