What to do with.that extra 10-20 yards
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Keep it in your tackle box along with some super glue. It comes in handy as an temporary emergency rod tip fix so you don't have to stop fishing.
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I recently spooled a new spinning reel with half 8lbs mono and the rest braid. I don't think I'll ever throw my line out that far nor will I ever encounter a 10lb largemouth. That helps me to make the spool of braid last longer, especially if you have Sufix 832 or some other pricey braid.
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Agree with your points. Castability of braid is nowhere near mono. In fact, once casting jerkbaits for walleye, I had to use a my mono spool, as the braid line did nto go more than 20 ft forward. On the other hand, briad has saved me a lot of lures/line breaking. Each has its own place!
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Good idea Somenomai!
Some guys use braid lines for tying worm harnesses as well.....as for braid vs. mono. I used mono for a long time...hmm i guess it would be almost 30 years now. When braid was relatively new i bought some spiderwire to try out. It was a nightmare! It tangled in the reel, broke easily and i never even looked at braid again until this year. I used a buddies spinning rod that had 20lb power pro one day for throwing some tubes and after getting used to the feel and the power, i was impressed! I went out and got a rod spooled with 20lb powerpro and it is certainly a great line. Next year i will have some rods with braid, but i will keep a couple for mono as i like both line types for different reasons.
Mono
Cost- 1500 yard spool of trilene big game 8lb test for $10.99? Sweeet!
Casting- With the stretch on the backswing man can you whip 'em out there with mono.
Fighting fish- less chance of hooks pulling free with some shock being absorbed in the line with powerful runs.
Braid
Strength- Man is braid strong!
Weed Cuttin' Ability- Fighting fish in thick weeds is more efficient as the braid cuts pads/cabbage while the fish runs.
Quick fight- Getting big fish out of the weeds and in the boat quickly means big fish wont wear themselves out much, ensuring their survival on release.
Casting- Though 6 pound mono will outcast 6lb diameter braid(20lb test), 20 pound mono will definitely not outcast 20lb(6lb diameter) braid.
Now about the only thing i dont like about braided line is the sound...lol...for such a strong powerful line it sure does whine alot.
Some guys use braid lines for tying worm harnesses as well.....as for braid vs. mono. I used mono for a long time...hmm i guess it would be almost 30 years now. When braid was relatively new i bought some spiderwire to try out. It was a nightmare! It tangled in the reel, broke easily and i never even looked at braid again until this year. I used a buddies spinning rod that had 20lb power pro one day for throwing some tubes and after getting used to the feel and the power, i was impressed! I went out and got a rod spooled with 20lb powerpro and it is certainly a great line. Next year i will have some rods with braid, but i will keep a couple for mono as i like both line types for different reasons.
Mono
Cost- 1500 yard spool of trilene big game 8lb test for $10.99? Sweeet!
Casting- With the stretch on the backswing man can you whip 'em out there with mono.
Fighting fish- less chance of hooks pulling free with some shock being absorbed in the line with powerful runs.
Braid
Strength- Man is braid strong!
Weed Cuttin' Ability- Fighting fish in thick weeds is more efficient as the braid cuts pads/cabbage while the fish runs.
Quick fight- Getting big fish out of the weeds and in the boat quickly means big fish wont wear themselves out much, ensuring their survival on release.
Casting- Though 6 pound mono will outcast 6lb diameter braid(20lb test), 20 pound mono will definitely not outcast 20lb(6lb diameter) braid.
Now about the only thing i dont like about braided line is the sound...lol...for such a strong powerful line it sure does whine alot.
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LOL I really hate the sound braid makes too, im always wondering if there is something wrong with my reel. I also agree with the ability braid has for pulling fish out of weeds, its incredible how strong a lily pad can be.
As for the use of the extra 10-20 yards I just used an old leftover spool of powerpro last night for tying some hair rigs.
As for the use of the extra 10-20 yards I just used an old leftover spool of powerpro last night for tying some hair rigs.
I usually pre-rig the more complicated rigs using some of these odds and ends tied on to a good quality (read non-abrasive) split ring. Meanwhile, my main line has a snap-swivel and I can switch from pitching a spoon to clear bubble float fishing in no time at all. Just don't use any left-overs that exhibit any signs of age like fraying or discolouration.
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