Boat Fishing Braid Or Line???

[bobo]

I am hoping to get out on the boat a few times this year and wondered what would be the best to use braid or a line on my multiplier?. Just thought i would put it in this section so yous boat lads could help me please.
Thanks in advance

[KeithB]

Braid, once you try it you won't go back.

[el_sid]

deff braid

[big_sean]

would depend on what and where i was going about 80% of my fishing is done with braid but i still have reels with mono on them for certain applications



Sean

[Graham B]

It's got to be braid! I don't have a boat reel with mono on anymore with exception of the backing. No mono leaders either just a rod with a forgiving dampening action.

Graham.

[christighe]

Think we're all in agreement, the feel you get from braid is far superior to that of mono, you can feel every knock from the bottom and the bites.

[canman]

I would say braid is my first choice, but be careful when you get a fast hold, do not wrap it around your hand to break it free as it will cut deep. Use a piece of broom shank instead. Once hooked into a good fish, don't try to bully it up as its easy to rip the hook out as there is very little stretch.

[Norman]

whats mono?

[wildcard]

I think the only time mono is used on a boat nowadays (for main line) is for uptiding. I like the level wind reels for it though, it stops a groove wearing in your thumb.

Alan

[bobo]

Thanks for everyones help I will be buying some later on this week. Another quick question what braking strain would you recomend?. We normaly go out only 5 miles at the most
thanks again guys

[The Great Wallsendo]

40lb+

some lads go lighter some go heavier...that powerpro stuff looks canny for the price

[Iva-Cod-on]

Defo braid in fact last time out I had to use spare reel and couldn't stand the mono so transfered the braid over! Mono is like using elastic lol

[Codfather]

I normally go for around 50lb braid.
When I changed over from mono the first thing I noticed was the great feel you get of the bottom and fish on.
Second thing I noticed as canman said was the way it can cut into your hands alot more than mono if you get stuck fast. Defo recomend gloves or a wrap around some wood to free yourself, or in my case SNAP OFF lol.

[jonny_s]

Just used braid for the first time today out on Mistress. You feel everything transmitted to your rod as if the line is only a few feet long. I managed today with 6oz weight and held bottom as well as anyone else and the feel is just so direct with no stretchy vague feel.

Braid convert Jonny

[big_sean]

the rod and line comercial bass boys only use mono they went onto braid but reverted back when there catch rates went down


dont always dismiss mono



Sean