From Mono to Braid and back again

[riarcher]

Had to try the "new" stuff myself.
Tried both PP and Fireline.
Installed some 17# Silver Tread on the 6500 ABU for the weekend.
Yup, I'll be changing them all back to mono.
All the "new" stuff just isn't worth the bother to me at this point.
I'll save it, just too much $$$ to throw away.
PP was a real test of patients. (and cost me some good gear too)

[numbskull]

An underestimated benefit (except when jigging) of mono is it's stretch. Although I can work plugs better with Fireline, I loose less fish and straighten less hooks with mono. I find I can fish a tighter drag and control big fish better in the rocks as a result.

[Slingah]

in the past few years I have lost a few good fish with braid, due to straightened hooks and rub off from rocks.....but on the other hand I don't think I could have reached those fish casting with mono......and I also believe I catch more fish with braid because of the sensitivity....the "hit" factor......
so for now I'm sticking with braid........

[justplugit]

Originally Posted by Slingah

.....and I also believe I catch more fish with braid because of the sensitivity....the "hit" factor......
so for now I'm sticking with braid........

Yup the "hit" factor says it all for me.I've always been slow on the hook up and find with the braid most fish hook themselves.

[Backbeach Jake]

Originally Posted by numbskull

An underestimated benefit (except when jigging) of mono is it's stretch. Although I can work plugs better with Fireline, I loose less fish and straighten less hooks with mono. I find I can fish a tighter drag and control big fish better in the rocks as a result.

I've noticed that, too. Like a big shock absorber. I was snapping my braid when I first tried until I backed off the drag. My neighbor actually caught one of those first break-off fish the next day in the same spot.
A big rubber band with a tighter drag can be a real benefit getting a biggun in.