Mono?

[tracker01]

I use mono because, I do not like everything else.

[Silas]

I've been really impressed by the Sunline Super Natural Mono!  

 

Tried the 12# on 2 baitcasters and just now ordered a spool of 6# for my incoming Twinpower spinning reel.

 

Fluoro fine, but a little stiff and doesn't cast as well as I'd like.  Only use it for bottom baits.  And leaders.

[backcast88]

I don't like what I read about fluorocarbon knot strength....or should I say lack of knot strength with fluorocarbon lines?

I have been using fluoro for the past 3 years and have never had a knot issue.  The key with fluoro is the right knot (I prefer the San Diego Jam Knot) and lots of lubrication.  Fluoro can get weak b/c it burns easily if your don't use enough saliva to moisten the knot.

 

I have no issues with mono but prefer fluoro.  I will not have braid on a single one of my bass setups again. 

[new2BC4bass]

I have been using fluoro for the past 3 years and have never had a knot issue.  The key with fluoro is the right knot (I prefer the San Diego Jam Knot) and lots of lubrication.  Fluoro can get weak b/c it burns easily if your don't use enough saliva to moisten the knot.

 

I have no issues with mono but prefer fluoro.  I will not have braid on a single one of my bass setups again. 

 

I've been using the Uni Knot.  I keep any knot...on any line...wet although I'm not sure it is necessary with braid.  Don't know how to tie the San Diego Jam Knot although I do have a "How to" saved in Favorites.  I haven't used my Fluoro outfit very much yet.  I did hook up to the bottom of the river, and had to break the line.  Had to cut several feet off because of the way the line split.  I know many swear by fluoro, but the results of TT's tests for knot strength wasn't impressive.  I get the impression from reading the forums that a lot of people seem to be using heavier line except for finesse fishing with spinning rods.  I don't like to go over 12# except when fishing in Florida with my brother-in-law.  Braid has been the cat's meow for me while fishing with him as we are constantly throwing into weeds and lily pads.

[Felix77]

I still use mono ... For backing.

[new2BC4bass]

I still use mono ... For backing.

 

Just one of its many uses although I do find duct tape to be a better all-around product for Jerry-rigging. 

[Hyrule Bass]

I have found braid is cheaper then mono in the long run. The biggest complaint I have with mono is line stretch if it had no stretch I would still use it.

 

how do you figure? i seriously doubt this. i can buy a 8 dollar 1000 yard spool of big game that lasts me years, you cant even get a small spool of braid for 8 bucks...

[cadman]

I have used mono all my life, switched over to Power Pro last year and I didn't like it. This year back to  big game or XL, and going to try the Yo-zuri first thing.

[tholmes]

I use Trilene Big Game on all of my baitcasters and Yo-Zuri Hybrid on my spinning reels. I can't justify the price of braid and I don't like to mess about with leaders.

 

Tom

[BrettD]

how do you figure? i seriously doubt this. i can buy a 8 dollar 1000 yard spool of big game that lasts me years, you cant even get a small spool of braid for 8 bucks...

 I spool a reel twice with a 150 yrd spool and I get 2-3 years out each spool. So one 150 yrd spool last 4-6 years and only cost $15.00. Its even a little cheaper when you buy in bulk. Im not sure how often you change your big game but when big game was all I used for about 10 years I was replacing it every 3-4 months.

[SuskyDude]

YZ Hybrid for jigs/worms etc.

 

Good ol' mono for topwater, cranks, spinnerbaits etc. (trielene xl and xt)

[Hyrule Bass]

 I spool a reel twice with a 150 yrd spool and I get 2-3 years out each spool. So one 150 yrd spool last 4-6 years and only cost $15.00. Its even a little cheaper when you buy in bulk. Im not sure how often you change your big game but when big game was all I used for about 10 years I was replacing it every 3-4 months.

 

i only change line when it gets low on the reel or i want to try a new line, but usually just when it gets low, as in i can almost see the bottom of the spool after a cast. which could take several years on my 4000 sized spinning reels. it lasts much longer than 3-4 months. i got one reel going on its 4th year and a couple going on their 3rd. all of them have enough line to bass fish with, and the line is still in good shape, though i probably will fill up the one its 4th year this summer.

 

if you can fish with 75 yards of braid for 2-3 years then i have to say you must manage your line very well. but i doubt many other guys here are getting that out of their braid. i have to commend you for not going overboard either, many guys will change all their lines after a week, a month, or even a single fishing trip and it seems real wasteful to me...

[ww2farmer]

Ice fishing is about the only thing I use it for anymore.............oh, and backing. I have been all braid, since at least 2003. About 2005 I started using some flouro as main line on a couple select combos, that lasted a couple years, and the past 3 years it's back to all braid as main line with fluoro leaders as needed.

[ww2farmer]

if you can fish with 75 yards of braid for 2-3 years then i have to say you must manage your line very well. but i doubt many other guys here are getting that out of their braid. i have to commend you for not going overboard either, many guys will change all their lines after a week, a month, or even a single fishing trip and it seems real wasteful to me...

The spinning reel on my dropshot rod has had the same 10lb braid on it for 3 years now, and going on the 4th. Other than being faded it's no worse for the wear. I started with 1/2 of a 150 yard spool, and still have well over 1/2 that left on the reel. Braid with fluoro is expensive to START using, but after the initial cost it is by far the cheapest in the long run.

[.ghoti.]

100% mono user 33 yrs.  

Wish I could say that. I've wasted a lot of money over the years trying every new "best" line that came out. And I always went back to mono. Finally wised up about four years ago, quit falling for all the BS, and went back to Trilene XL for everything.

[bowhunter63]

I still use Mono about 80 percent of the time,Floro for jigging.I tried braid and dont like it.

[PondHunter]

I use Mono as the main line on my Spinning setups in 4,6, and 8lb test and find that it performs as well as I could ask for. However, I wouldn't get out of the electric chair to use it on any of my Baitcaster's again. Nothing but Braid will ever go any of those reels. I got tired of cutting off 50yds of line for every backlash, and almost eliminated them altogether with braid. Even when it does backlash, it's easy to pick it out and it doesn't kink the line forcing you to remove a bunch of it.

[cadman]

Wish I could say that. I've wasted a lot of money over the years trying every new "best" line that came out. And I always went back to mono. Finally wised up about four years ago, quit falling for all the BS, and went back to Trilene XL for everything.

 Nothing wrong with trying. If you don't try you'll never know. I try not to follow the crowd on many things line was one of them. I didn't buy fire line or spider wire or anything else and always thought I was missing out. Until last year when I bought Power Pro braid. Just plain didn't like it and was disappointed. However some guy turned me on to Paca Chunks versus some of the other baits I used to use, and now my quantity  of fish has doubled along with some bigger fish thrown in. So the moral is you never know unless you try.

[fishking247]

I still use mono (trilene XL) for texas rigs and really light finesse fishing . Everything else is braid. Tried fluoro and i will never use it again

[dam0007]

Fresh and Salt

Spider Wire mono 6# 12# 20#

Trilene Big Game 25# and +

[Hyrule Bass]

The spinning reel on my dropshot rod has had the same 10lb braid on it for 3 years now, and going on the 4th. Other than being faded it's no worse for the wear. I started with 1/2 of a 150 yard spool, and still have well over 1/2 that left on the reel. Braid with fluoro is expensive to START using, but after the initial cost it is by far the cheapest in the long run.

how often do you drop shot though? and im assuming its a bass only reel? when that 150 yard spool is gone, i still have a spool of mono with several hundred or more yards of line on it. once again, how is it cheaper to use braid?

[A-Rob]

I use mono on my spinnerbait/chatterbait/buzzbait/swim jig rod/reel

I use Yo-Zuri Hybrid on my worm rod and crankbait rod

 

I use braid on my heavy stick and light braid on my spinning gear

 

I still have a ton of confidence in mono when fishing the baits I listed. The stuff is tough and has the right amount of give

[skeletor6]

I was wondering with all these nu skool lines out does anyone use mono anymore?

 

I use mono for backing, topwater, and if I need a topwater/jerkbait or topwater/crankbait type of rod it will be used in that scenario as well. Mono is the best topwater line at the moment and it has its usage.

 

If you are just getting started out, mono is a good way to learn to cast with your baitcaster as it won't be too expensive to replace. Different mono has different properties Suffix Siege is a pretty good all around line with nice abrasion resistance. Seaguar Senshi has superb handling, but poor abrasion resistance. Or you could just go with a large spool of the cheap stuff, its up to you.

[B@ssCrzy]

I use mono on my crankbait rod, but braid with a leader for everything else.  I like the sensitivity of braid and the fact that I don't have to re-spool my mono every year.  Lost too many big fish due to the mono weakening to not at least re-spool once a year.