Braided Line Tips You Need To Know!

[@CrayZJo3Davola]

Very well explained. I'm trying the x9 soon on my light setup.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Awesome

[@patrickmahoney3479]

Great video. Straightforward explanation of the differences in braid.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks

[@horstbuhl3032]

Thanks from Germany ! Super explained.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@fishingmaster99]

Very knowledgable. Nice explanation.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!

[@denisschanberger2325]

I love listening to your videos because you are a great teacher. You just made me a better braid fisherman with this video. Thank you.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Awesome!

[@chrisboyd1408]

Thanks. This helps. Choosing line is very confusing. I recently bought the X9.

[@MattStefanFishing]

It’s great braid

[@mikegardiner3934]

hi Matt! great explanation of the # on strands and how they apply to different type presentations.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@ivanradi4275]

Matt, thanks again, clear explanation.

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet!

[@leerice7929]

Thanks Matt! Great information on braided line and where to use it. Good luck at Big Sam!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@johnnyweaver1300]

I never knew that about braid, now I know what to buy instead of just buying any braid for all types fishing, most youtubers say for grass you need 65 lb braid, but don't explain why now I know why, great video!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Nice!

[@emilianobanzi9432]

very interesting point about braid that I've never heard before, thanks

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad to hear

[@ferndel4]

I like the X9 a lot, good stuff and thanks for the tips as always Matt!

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet!

[@edpelkey7798]

Good luck Matt, a big kicker will go a long way for your second day on the water! I’m visualizing this 👍

[@MattStefanFishing]

Yes it will

[@randyg99]

Very informative Matt. I’ve used Braid very little because I wasn’t sure where to start except for frog fishing. Now I will get the braid I have spooled up for spring. Thanks.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Nice!

[@JohnA-hr8uw]

Thanks for the info on braided line. I had no idea.

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet!

[@thetackletactician]

Another Great video . Thank You Brother

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@williamclark5629]

Good show

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks

[@jerrymontey5427]

Great info. Keep them coming

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks, will do!

[@ke3552]

Nice work, subbed. Thanks.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for the sub!

[@robjurbala84]

Learn from your expertise every video Love your content

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad to hear

[@scottvermonter920]

Great advice Matt! Thanks

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks

[@rmfishing9979]

Awesome video explaining the differences in braided line - thanks for taking the time to do these!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for watching

[@jasonatkins1095]

Good video, I love my X9 on my spinning reel

[@MattStefanFishing]

me too!

[@oneshoeless]

Very helpful! Thank you for taking the time to share! It is really appreciated.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnrayner5599]

I agree with all that you have said, I have found myself using floro more than braid lately. Good luck tomorrow, how about a solid limit of real good ones!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@bgriffin511]

Great explanation of the differences and what to look for in the selection process. Thanks for the info.

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet!

[@oldeschoolbob1022]

Thank you, Matt.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Anytime

[@vernervanschalkwyk2280]

I fish mainly with braid from the bank but when it is windy i fish flourocarbon line. 40 pound braid is blown away in wind far more than 14 pound fluoro. Awesome advice and channel. Thanks Matt.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing

[@jimkingsland1645]

Thanks Matt! That was very informative and clearly explained. Good material to know! And thanks for the purchasing guidance.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@chriscomer261]

Matt, I really like this video. I didn't realize the "Real" difference between the braided lines. I just thought, well I have braided line so I'm good. I looked at my braided line and found that it has 8 strands. When I buy more I will most definitely pay more attention to that. Great video and thanks for your time.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad to hear

[@tommywalker741]

Thanks Matt I appreciate your advice I’ll keep it in mind, tight lines this season 🙏

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@robertcook8187]

Very good video lots of information about braids thanks

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@areddfishing7473]

This is a heck of a break down! Thanks matt this makes me think about my braided line way more I’ve been looking for the perfect for spinning that doesn’t give me so much wind bow.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Awesome

[@bobbyhogan9207]

Another educational video…thank you sir.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@terryreed7996]

Great info sir I learned a lot thank you!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks

[@Choffa09]

Matt - very informative! Never really thought about the 5 strand and it’s impact on fishing wood. I agree 5 strand is solid for ripping through grass. Keep up the great work on these vids!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@johnnyblaze2620]

We use so much of the same stuff man lol I love the Berkley X9 braid! Been using it for the last couple of seasons and it awesome 👍

[@MattStefanFishing]

It’s great!

[@shannonkirby9295]

Hope all is going great, Matt

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@tylerallan5862]

I was wondering the other day the difference between the X5 and X9. I will use them accordingly. Thanks for helping me understand the differences.

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet!

[@okitailsnscales1707]

I was surprised you didn't mention the sensativy how much better you feel the small bites and better hook set but all in all good video I use Berkley 9 and other brands as always very informational

[@MattStefanFishing]

Braid is definitely sensitive

[@srsykes49]

Good informative video. 👍 Would love to hear you give some recommendations on using braid with spinning reels.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Will do!

[@juleswinnfield826]

Yep, everything he said. When i first started using braid years ago i was amazed at how long it lasts when compared to mono and carbon. I'm from the generation that grew into braid and carbon, love em both and still use mono quite a bit. Thanks for the vid, swing big tomorrow so ya can fish Sunday.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@learningtofish7036]

New info for me. Thanks.

[@MattStefanFishing]

You betcha

[@derekwilliams6186]

Your tackle room is freaking awesome you should do a video of a tour of all your baits and boxes that be so interesting and more specifically your older classic baits like balsa crankbaits older topwater prop baits walking baits and jerkbait just all your cool tackle I bet you have a ton of interesting baits

[@MattStefanFishing]

That’s a good idea

[@mjheggie2]

I gotta say I love the x5. I’m down in south Florida, sea of grass and the x5 has performed amazingly! I have not found a braid that fishes better on spinning gear! Fishes great on a baitcaster as well. Did I say it’s amazing on spinning gear?! I have had ZERO issues with line twist, tangles, cast great and no failures! On my baitcasting equipment I use the Fitzgerald Vursa braid (black original) and absolutely love it. X5 is a great line 💪🏻🎣!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Nice!

[@TWC6724]

I’m going to have to try the X9. Sounds interesting. I’ve always used suffix 832.

[@MattStefanFishing]

give it a try

[@216edwin]

Have you tried it yet I pick up the Berkeley x9 100 lb for muskie

[@TWC6724]

@@216edwin Actually no, I haven’t

[@tunit8946]

Matt thank you for the videos. What line do you recommend for spinning reels? If it's fluro please advise which one. I struggle with fluro on spinning reels. Wind knots , tangles , falling of the reel. Good luck this season.

[@derekwilliams6186]

He most likely uses the x9 braid because it's a better casting braid he uses it for finnese baits like spinning technique he uses the x5 only for grass baits like punching frogging etc but the x9 is better for spinning rods get smoother further cast knots are better so u can use lighter lines and it goes through guides alot better

[@MattStefanFishing]

I use 10lb X9 for most spinning applications with a fluorocarbon leader.

[@learningtofish7036]

Ban the plastic slinky!

[@brianlee9074]

Great info Matt. Not sure how many strands Power Pro braid is. TW site description doesn't say. I have been using it for finesse and frog. May have to try lines like the X5 and X9. Can you feel a difference between the two when fishing? Thanks 🎣✌🏻

[@MattStefanFishing]

yes you can. one feels smooth and the other is course. Im not sure what power pro is but id guess its a 5 strand since it feels course. higher strands feel like silk

[@jaydoman7540]

Power Pro has a “slick 8”! Love it!

[@ronaldclark1023]

Does fishing line have a shelf life when stored in the original packaging

[@MattStefanFishing]

if stored at room temperature it will be good for a LONG time

[@stephanelavoie2258]

First : Nice hoodie 😀💪🏻! Second : Last summer i was really surprised by how far the X9 was casting longer compared to X5, fishing from the bank is important for me !

[@MattStefanFishing]

It’s super smooth casting

[@EdwardClarkIII]

Real intrestin... Never would have considered any of this. I always use the round.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for watching

[@lightningmusky5286]

Water pickup? Does the 5 pick up more water?

[@MattStefanFishing]

I would guess yes but not sure

[@ILLUMINATHAN79]

I have always been a Maxcautro guy until I used that new 131 G-Core last year. That braid is amazing. I was pitching into the heaviest stuff with 30-40lb braid. No more 50 & 65lb Power Pro for me. That Samurai Braid is pretty dope too.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Andycarusetta]

I have found that I get less wind knots and tip wrap ups when using the 5 strand. 9 strand is almost too supple for my drop shot and light finesse applications.

[@MattStefanFishing]

id agree with that

[@danielhedrick9917]

Will you saw up your guides?

[@MattStefanFishing]

No

[@rodjr2112]

This is off topic but have you ever fished lake Roosevelt in Washington.... They got lots of big smallies there

[@MattStefanFishing]

Nope but one day

[@jimk4267]

is one more susceptible to wind knots? And...what is Nanobraid? Congrats on the check!!!!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks. both get wind knots unfortunately. Nano braid is a coated braided line.

[@jerrykotula2751]

Matt great information. Have you tried or heard of using straight braid but then using a black sharpie to color the line up from the lure versus tying a mono or fluorocarbon leader?

[@MattStefanFishing]

I use a sharpie to color my braid but not replace leaders

[@jimliechty2983]

Great explanation! Was it really that windy today on Rayburn? I had the weather channel up all day, and never saw the wind get much more than 13MPH !....likely good for some, but not for others, just hope it all works out! ....get the same sack with a good kicker!

[@MattStefanFishing]

It did blow and would not have been fun

[@ZZ430T56]

Both float the same? Any good sinking braid? Sufix 832 maybe? Ty

[@MattStefanFishing]

I dont like sinking braid

[@notsogood6249]

Enjoyed your video. I'm always picking up a new tip from your video's. Will you be fishing the Harris Chain this year?

[@MattStefanFishing]

Yep I’ll be there early march

[@notsogood6249]

@@MattStefanFishing I will also be there to watch the weigh in, since it is in my backyard. Bring some Bridgeford beef jerky with you. LOL!

[@BravoJoe604]

Having problems with win nuts using power pro 15 pound I have a size 3000 real 7 foot rod I threw a lot of generals but end up with terrible wind knots, Any ideas that may help

[@MattStefanFishing]

make slower casts

[@josephhillman8831]

I've used power pro braid like forever never had a problem with it

[@MattStefanFishing]

Nice!

[@216edwin]

The Berkeley x9 , 100lb test line would it be enough to catch muskie

[@MattStefanFishing]

Yes

[@216edwin]

@@MattStefanFishing thank u

[@AllieLsDad]

Thanks for the rundown. I need to switch up a few setups when I get more braid. My spinning are on X5. They tend to get wind knots at times also. Does X9 help with that as well as a cast-ability?

[@MattStefanFishing]

Helps with cast ability for sure

[@jamesh7469]

I think a unique category of braid that is worth mentioning is the sinking braids, like Suffix 131 or some specialty JDM jigging lines. If you want to throw cast and retrieve baits, these lines sink like a fluorocarbon and help you maintain depth with diving baits, football or swimbaits/jigs.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Good topic

[@madvtecyo546]

Never thought about that. Thankyou

[@ata1421]

Hear about sam's today, I was thinking about you that had plan to join. As they said they postpone it second day. Did you join and participate first day? Great tips for using lines, Thanks.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Yep I’m in 38th place after day 1

[@brandonfrank04]

I'm considering making the switch over to high Viz braid for my finesse spinning rod. What are your thoughts on high Viz braid vs. mossy green braid for finesse applications?

[@MattStefanFishing]

I prefer hi coz with a long leader

[@ricardolezcano3696]

I like white. It's not so bright.

[@brandonfrank04]

@@ricardolezcano3696 I saw that option when looking but wasn't sure how well it would work.

[@tagg946]

Ive noticed that braid with less strands is good for heavy vegetation as well, the rough texture from having less strands weaved in lets it saw through vegetation easier than braid with several or more weaves.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Agreed

[@patrickwhitby5561]

Question Matt, would you consider the higher count strand braid better for spinning wheels?

[@MattStefanFishing]

Yes

[@patrickwhitby5561]

makes sense. thanks

[@johncloud2851]

Great Topic... I only use braid for my top waters and I counter act the "lack of stretch" by switching to a Medium power/ fast action rod. I can get long casts and great hook-ups. There isn't any grass on my home lake... so no other reason to use braid.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Fishingwithfaithoutdoors23]

I use Berkley braid,mono, and floro. Me personally I have all braid on my casters and spinning. 20lb Berkley high visibility to 10-8 lb floro leader. My casters have 30lb Berkley braid with 12-15lb mono or fluoro leaders. I tried to use straight mono and floro on my reels but I hated it. Braid to leaders to me is so much better. Braid last longer and don’t twist or keep memory. It’s cheaper to retie a leader than respool a reel. Love the Berkley brand!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing

[@erk678]

I like to use braid on my drop shot spinning reels. No line twists or loops to blow the end of spool. 😃

[@MattStefanFishing]

yep

[@dgar1010]

Hey Matt, little off today's topic but when you throw goldilocks swim jigs, what size is your go to., also what's your favorite trailer and color. Like your vids man

[@MattStefanFishing]

3/8 oz, pearl white 3.5 Berkley The Deal

[@SpookyRedz]

Thanks for this one but I don’t use braid but on a spinning set up for saltwater , I’ve tried all I just don’t care for it on a baitcaster but , Berkeley does make a smooth one though

[@MattStefanFishing]

Stick with what works for you

[@SpookyRedz]

@@MattStefanFishing thanks yep

[@ricardolezcano3696]

Man both these lines have been great since they came out. I use them in the same fashion. Just had a good conversation with our pro staff guys over at dem jigs this last week about it. Was also wondering on your braid to buzzbait set up. I've tried various lines and rods. I've found my best results have been with X9 35lb and a 7-3 mh fast action.. A vid on why you use other lines would be cool.

[@MattStefanFishing]

ill try to do more

[@jeffreymurphy5313]

When you're spooling all your reels with different types of braid X9, X5 and different line weights how do you keep them straight? Are you marking the reels in some way? I get mine spooled and then I loose track of what line is on each reel. Does anyone else have this problem?

[@MattStefanFishing]

I have specific rods for techniques therefore i know which line i put on them

[@shawn_r_schultzfishing4883]

My home lake is all grass so I can usually get away with fishing braid most of the year, unless they do a huge weed-kill then a respool is required.

[@MattStefanFishing]

I know the feeling

[@jefferyswisher6975]

Great video on Braid, people need to know it isn't one braid fits all application. And that goes for Floro and Mono, by watching all these fishing videos you can cut down on the learning curve. Then with a little trial and error you can find what works for you. Using the wrong line cost you fish.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Agreed!

[@simplyscholar21]

I use braid to fluoro on everything precisely because braid lasts so long. I'm just a weekend bank angler, so I can spool up my 3 rods at the beginning of the season, and go all summer just tying on leaders and cutting away the frays on the braid. I got a 1500 yard spool of power pro almost 2 years ago now, and I still have mountains of it left. Its so much more economical for us casual anglers then replacing a spool of fluoro every couple of months because it gets uncastable.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Definitely cheaper in long run

[@stoneysdead689]

I love the x9 for finesse applications and cranking- and the hi viz really helps me detect bites. It's not the best line for windy weather- may be better than the x5 but, it's super light weight and blows around easily. It's like fishing with sewing thread sometimes. If you can learn to keep your cast trajectory low and lay that line down on the water so the wind doesn't bow it out to the side- you can manage it somewhat in the wind- but it's not easy. Straight fluoro is easier to manage in windy conditions imo. But you still gotta get the captain to slow his roll a bit if you're going to finesse them- which I can never get my brother to do- his philosophy is, if you cover enough water you don't have to finesse fish. Mine is- why not catch both sets of fish? Run through it power fishing and then go back and pick it apart. But I don't make the payments so- I lose that argument before it even starts.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@emoutdoors5661]

I’ve fished grass, duckweed and Lilly pads but I’m not familiar with milf-oil. I’ll have to google it.

[@MattStefanFishing]

I’ll leave that to you haha

[@mikeeller557]

Hi viz line. I don't use it. Here is way: If fish can see yellow on baits, they can see the yellow line. Your thoughts?

[@MattStefanFishing]

Agreed, but i use a fluorocarbon 20ft leader

[@soonerfan1675]

Lately, there seems to be a the opinion of many anglers that braided line must always have a FC leader. I have always been of the opinion that in “dirty” water with lots of vegetation and laydowns and other junk floating around in the water, the bass really doesn’t recognize braided line as anything other than, all the other junk floating around in the water. I remember reading the great Doug Hannon talking about how the fish’s eyesight doesn’t follow a single line when it has other intersecting lines, such as weed stems or tree branches crossing it. They also can’t make sense of a broken line with alternating contrasting colors a certain intervals. There are certain fishing lines on the market that take advantage of this concept. Your thoughts?🤔

[@MattStefanFishing]

There’s time no fc leader is preferred

[@law1831]

I have the best success with suffix 832 or Seaguar smackdown.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Haven’t tried it

[@law1831]

@@MattStefanFishing I used to be a power pro guy until I started using the suffix 832 stuff. It seems less wire like to me. The power pro reminds me of dental floss

[@edgarmelton8091]

Nice job breaking down braided line , I feel a leader line is the most optimal way too fish , only drawback is you need too learn a FG knot. You can leave your reel sitting for moths at a time with out having too respooling it where’s if your only using fluorocarbon you’ll need too waist all that line and respool that right there is a major reason why my reels are all spooled with braid with an FG knot to a 20 FG leader 10 ft leader hell a 50 ft leader doesn’t matter I want too frog fish cut the leader off tie a frog on or just have a rod specific too frog fish

[@MattStefanFishing]

Sounds good to me

[@michaelace4739]

I use braid straight on all my rods. Finesse is 15 lb and everything else is 30 lb, my flipping and pitching is 65 lb. I have no problems, breaks, or fish losses. Braid is smaller than fluoro, so more line on finesse reels. I do not use inline spinners on braid, that will mess it up even with a swivel. Yes I'm a bass fisherman, sometimes I fish trout and have caught tons of trout with 65 lb braid, and you know how well trout can see, so point being is its not the line but action of the lure! Tight lines.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing! Stick with what works best for you.

[@rickvann3489]

You were sitting out the windy Sam Rayburn Lake, not sitting at home getting ready...lol

[@MattStefanFishing]

Haha

[@snapshot7196]

X5 not abration,good line

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing

[@kennyg3192]

I think I understand but my main thing is I got a 81 Daiwa to Tooele tournament edition drag series and I have 60 pound power pro on a 7 foot triad boy duck it and I use that for throwing my big rats my expensive baits my expensive tapwater baits and of course what you told me to throw a punch through the heavy vegetation with my brain for jigging with my swim jig but don’t they make a lower finesse breed because I get all different types of reactions from people that are throwing 16 pound 20 pound floral and I’m just throwing 12 pound big game Berkely and to be honest without the breed on my Colorado last year I don’t believe I would’ve landed my 8 lbs. 9 oz. largemouth

[@MattStefanFishing]

Stick with what you have confidence in

[@6cwl9]

It's hard to watch fishing right now my fishing buddy killed himself last night and I kinda in shock still

[@MattStefanFishing]

Sorry to hear that

[@6cwl9]

@@MattStefanFishing it sucks I failed as a friend I should've done something anything I do know Damn it

[@scottolson331]

Hey Matt here are the days I need you on pool 8 lacrosse all one day Sunday partner tournaments May 22 june 19th july 17 aug 7 sept 18th I know you have stuff to do but if your not busy one of these dates lets grab a couple grand. Thanks

[@MattStefanFishing]

Haha

[@billywannamaker814]

I bought the X5 and I'm impressed with it try to for pitching and flipping and it does the job felt the bites instantly tried spiderwire stealth braid it's not worth the money do not buy the stealth braid

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing

[@SoutheastMiOutdoors]

I hate fishing braid around wood 9x berkley or 5x still gets caught in wood no matter what

[@MattStefanFishing]

Yep

[@wolverinex4243]

In bass fishing, you don't need braid ever, except maybe for pitching. Only in striper fishing do you need it for braid to mono at the highest poundages. In that, you are seeking the 40's with lures. As for bass, long distance is not needed. Braid will snap even at 65 lbs, esp when bail closes on you or why it frays or fades or why you break by hand on hung ups, so technically, it's trash. Plus, you need stretch in proper fishing...that's why you still need that mono leader for the big stripers. Even in bottom rigging techniques, you'd want a floating line for most applications so the braid will be obsolete there. On some bottom fish like carp, they will avoid braid. Peopke ask, why bring up carp when we're talking bass? For starters, I say bc they are fish. Make the connections. People think I talk down on fishermen. Trust me that you will never get on mi level and I haven't even begun to clown anyone. You're lucky I even take the time to give you a hint. Don't have time for this, but I'm a promoter should you not understand me. I'm not here to be famous or make friends. It's all about the papers for me.

[@nathangutierrez7750]

Blah blah blah I'll keep throwing my frogs on braid

[@SoutheastMiOutdoors]

Man that was alot of nonesense the simple fact is braid has its applications lol

[@MattStefanFishing]

100% disagree. Braid has its place