Mono, braid or flouro

[Joedodge]

Recently moved to Iowa. I’m from Florida so all my stuff is rigged with braid. What are most guys using out in the Midwest where ponds and lakes aren’t swamps???

[MN Fisher]

Depends on where I'm casting.

We got slop up here - not quite what FL has - but enough that braid for frogs, flipping, buzzing over weedbanks or other techniques where you're casting into/over/close to the weeds is still a good idea.

[Joedodge]

Oh ok awesome. Thank you for the reply. I’m used to 15 pound or 65 pound braid. So I wasn’t sure if I should make the switch to mono or flouro 

[swhit140]

Mostly what I use here in Nebraska.

Spinning:  8lb

Crankbaits: 12lb

Variety of baits: 12-15lb

Froggin: 50lb braid

 

 

[TnRiver46]

All 3. If you must have just one, go with mono 

[Joedodge]

So why mono it’s got so much stretch? 

[MN Fisher]

12 minutes ago, Joedodge said:

So why mono it’s got so much stretch? 

Depends on the mono - FC actually has MORE stretch, just that it takes a bit more force to start the stretch. Hybrid lines have - overall - the least stretch. One of the board members did a stretch test on a variety of mono, FC and hybrid lines a few years back.

Annual Line Stretch Test (Updated 2016) - Fishing Rods, Reels, Line, and Knots - Bass Fishing Forums

 

Another thing to note - if you haven't totally stretched it out, Mono will rebound...FC won't.

[TnRiver46]

10 minutes ago, Joedodge said:

So why mono it’s got so much stretch? 

It’s good for any purpose, the others a bit more specific 

[Joedodge]

Thanks everyone. I’m so used to just throwing braid in Florida. I guess I’ll need to actually give some other lines a try!!!