Are mono line ratings the same as braid for rods and reels?

[fisher12]

Are the line ratings on rods and reels the same for braided line?
(ie: 10-20 line rating for a rod and reel, would it only be able to hold 10-20 braid or more?

 

[kabes]

I think 30 lb braid has the same diameter as 8 lb mono,
and 20 lb has the same as 6 lb. Although the braided doesn't compress the same as mono so you won't get as much on the spool.
Maybe someone can verify this.

 

[Joel52]

One of the advantages of braided line is the smaller diameter for same strength as mono, however I don't usually go below 12 lb. on braid because I find it doesn't cast as well. Braid is nice for trolling with spinners. Mono twists up pretty quick, where braid will not. Also, lines like Fireline (composite braid) need special knots.

 

[wymen]

Braid has a smaller diameter than mono of equivalent strength as mentioned above. From what I've read the diameter of braid is not exactly what it is stated - most are slightly larger than stated. There's also some truth with regards to the compression vs mono. I know I can get more mono on a reel than braid of equivalent diameter.

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[Joel52]

Interesting way to tension your line while spooling. I agree about the "digging in" - can be a problem for sure. I usually tension with a couple of fingers against the rod about 18" up from the reel. That works for me and has eliminated the problem. I can spool more line that way, but just for the heck of it I may try what suggest next year and see if there's a noticeable difference on my reel.

 

[PainInTheBass]

Braided line is thinner than the equivalent test mono. Braid has no stretch. The difference in line capacity observed when spooling braid of equivalent diameter is likely the result of the stretch in mono as you are spooling (with tension). As the mono stretches, the diameter decreases (The volume of space occupied by the line does not change. Therefore if the line stretches (elongates), the diameter has to decrease accordingly). As a result, more line can be spooled in mono.

 

[PainInTheBass]

Light braid digging into the spool was a more significant problem with older, flatter braids. The more strands in the braid, the rounder it is, and is less apt dig in. However, with smaller diameters, this can still be a problem. Some baitcasters have faster levelwind mechanisms to create more criss-crossing overlap to prevent this issue.