Mono Or Braid?

[MobyGrape]

I bank fish for large mouth bass using a spinning rod/reel combination. I'm presently using #10 mono line. What would be the advantages/disadvantages if i were to change over to #10 braid line?  

[Falkus]

Best decision you would make ...Go BRAID ! 

 

Question is which like would you like. I like the Tuf-Line the best since its more soft. Some people swear on power Pro but I think its too stiff for my taste.  However I tend to have like 6 feet leader of 8 lbs line using the Braid to Fluorocarbon Knot: Alberto Knot

http://www.saltwaterexperience.com/braid-to-fluorocarbon-knot/

 

But I just ordered Sufix 832 Braided Line Ghost 10 lbs to test it out..

 

However, once you move, You would see big time in casting distance. ( I hope ) 

Give a a try ...

[Crestliner2008]

Braid = increased sensitivity and brutal strength. But I would also use a 3' - 4' fluorocarbon leader. PowerPro or Fireline in 10# test, with an 8# test fluoro leader with take good care of you, I promise.

[Mike L]

Don't use mono anymore for anything, just don't see the need. 

 

Spool it up with 20#braid, on a spinning setup it will do you well. 

 

Useing a Flouro leader is an option you may like also but depending on the waters you fish, it can be more of a detriment than an advantage. 

 

 

 

Mike

 

[NHBull]

On a spinning set-up, 10 lb Braid, with 8 lb FC leader and good to go. Providing you don't over spool it, almost any will do.  PP is cheap and readily available.....I have it on all my spinning gear

[XpressJeff]

I use braid on ALL spinning gear.

 

Casting gear too!

 

Once in a while a radiocarbon leader!

[frosty]

Braid on a spinning reel is so much easier to deal with than mono. I use 20lb power pro and I like it a lot. If I were to do it again I'd probably opt for 10-15 but 20 has been fine. 

[Neil McCauley]

I use nothing but 8 lb fluoro on my spinning outfits. But only because water is crystal clear. You will cast further with braid and that's probably helpful from the bank.

[MassYak85]

I'd recommend 15 or 20lb braid. No memory issues, further casting, better strength for the diameter, better sensitivity. Only downsides really are the lack of stretch (which is only a downside for some techniques), poor abrasion resistance (bad around rocks), and it's more visible. 

[Brewstl]

I personally don't even touch mono anymore but it's all about your comfort.  The nice part about making the switch with spinning gear is it really doesn't take adjustments from your casting to have success.  

 

For your finesse techniques I'd highly suggest a decently long flouro leader on a line to line knot.  But when it comes to reaction baits tie straight to braid and have at it.  

[MickD]

You will get much longer casts with 10-15 pound braid.  Many use 20, but I do think there will be a distance loss with 20 vs. 10 or 15.  I use a lot of Power Pro, but also like Suffix Performance Braid when I can get it.

 

A little stiffness is not bad, tends to prevent wind knots and tiptop tangles to some degree. Even the stiffest braid will be much more supple than mono.