Pro's and con's of braid

[JACKO_226]

hi
here is the first place i have heard of braid line and would like to know the good sides and the bad sides of it

[TheSaint]

a Con of braid is line twist you get when you first spool up..

tho a Pro is being able to turn a fish with no problem at all cause of it non-stretch feature when it's running for snags..

[otleyj]

Jacko,

I mainly fish inshore and fresh water. Pro - braid has very little stretch and therefore allows you to feel everything going on at the end of the line. Con - you can get some really wicked birdsnests when using a baitcaster.

For me, once you have run braid you will never go back to mono.

Joel

[Feral]

Con - its bl@@dy expensive compared to normal line!

Pro - all the wollies buy it, making good quality normal line less attractive, as its not the premier product (read huge profit margin gouge) and less expensive!

[stack]

Con- Price
Pro- Direct feel of whats going on down below,ideal for lures not so for bait.

Stack

[keen_as_mustard]

I'm a big fan of Braid and GSP lines

Pros - no stretch, thinner diameter for same line class as mono, usually breaks well above breaking strength, you feel every touch due to no stretch.

Con - need to learn to tie albright (or similar) to attach leader, need to refine retrieve to avoid loops and potential bird's nests

I agree with previous post - once you use Braid/GSP it is hard to go back

Marty

[Noelm]

I might just be the reverse here, have now gone back to mono almost exculsively, unless deep water bottom bashing I prefer mono, and you haven't lived untill you get a "line cut" from braid, cuts really good and really deep.

[onerabbit]

Was just going to mention that braid isn't very friendly on the fingers.

We only use braid in the deep water, 30 fthms - 120 fthms, even on the shelf we can still feel the smallest touch & the thin diameter reduces line belly.
Apart from the obvious con involved in the price the only other is the way the the stuff will cut the unwary, one morning I had forgotten to tighten up my drag, so on the first bite , as I struck, line ran easily through my fingers & cut thumb & forfinger half way to the bone, ouch.

Muzz

[JACKO_226]

[quote author=marty_z link=1152412950/0#5 date=1152499196]I'm a big fan of Braid and GSP lines


Con - need to learn to tie albright (or similar) to attach leader, need to refine retrieve to avoid loops and potential bird's nests

what type of knot is this

[hardb8]

Hi Jacko,
The latest Freshwater Fishing mag has a write up on braided lines,It includes some history,Construction processes,Brands,And a list of pros and cons.Good mag,You may find it an interesting read.

Regards hardb8

[keen_as_mustard]

Jacko,

Have a look at this link:

http://www.animatedknots.com/albrigh...g.jpg&Website=

Illustrates clearly how to tie it.

Good Luck

Marty

[jim_bream]

marty- great link mate!
I have posted a new discussion topic regarding how to spool line without twists, if anyone has any ideas, please feel free to leave a post..
Cheers,
jim

[BoLeX]

Braid for deepwater and spinning...for fish like bream it helps to feel the little taps when spinning lures.

... mono for chasing anything big as it provides a buffer....braid being no stretch increases the chance of pulling hooks ,particularly on fish that are prone to headshaking.

Mono has far better abrasion resistance and is also a lot cheaper.

Horses for courses but unless its for finesse work i generally prefer mono for its shock absorbtion.

[GAFYM]

Mono is the go. Have lost more fish using braid in one day than using mono in a year.

Braid does allow u to feel the bite better....

[eugah]

I have only used braid since the 2nd of Feb, 1st time caught 3 barra & 2 jacks, also got cut bad. It is great when using a lure as you feel every bump. Would never go back to mono.

Adrian