Does Braid Cast Farther Than Mono? Find Out Here [Casting Contest]

We've all been told that braid casts farther than mono but have you ever tested it?
Which one do you think wins?
By how much?
We've always been really curious about braided line vs monofilament line, and there hasn't been any real distance tests that we've seen.
So we decided to do our own braid vs mono casting contest.
Note: to see the full braid vs mono blog, click here:
www.saltstrong.com/fishing-ti...
For this casting contest, we kept the following the same:
1) exact same rod
2) exact same spinning reel
3) same lure (weight)
4) same pound test in the lines (10lb test)
The difference was the line diameter (which is one of the main reasons most fishermen believe that braid outcasts monofilament).
Check out the results.
Have you done any tests on braided line vs mono line?
Let us know in the comments.
To see the full braid vs mono casting contest, check out:
www.saltstrong.com/fishing-ti...
To see more saltwater fishing tips, check out:
www.saltstrong.com/fishing-tips/

[@miked602]

Braid is a lot more sensitive while the lure is in the water. That's the real advantage. The fact that it casts just a little bit better is icing on the cake.

[@ColHatley]

Thanks for spending your time creating these tests...and thanks for the gained info, my Friend!

[@BasicFishingNZ]

this type of video is fun. i guess it really depends on our experience on the gear we use. i prefer mono because its easy to manage n it casts out pretty fair as well where as braid i had so much trouble instead of fish. the worse experience i had with braid r windknots that keep on getting caught on my guides and tangles too.

[@sookim6204]

Braid + flo leader = deadly. All thanks to Salt Strong, my fishing experiences are totally different compared to past 15 yrs. From my experiences, braid casts noticeably further, also knowing i have heavier # lines, i have a lot more confident when I hook a 30"+ fish

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for the nice comment! We appreciate the support!

[@geoeconomics5629]

You are lucky fishing in waters with 30" + fish

[@aldos9553]

Thank's for this kind of videos, even if in the end i come up with even more doubts about which line to choose :D

[@ralph7077]

Why?

[@FishingWithJawad]

Very well explained and informative video, keep the good work on * Thumbs Up*

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for making time to leave the nice comment. Fish On!

[@colsoncustoms8994]

Hey those casts were all very consistent👍 Would be interested to see how wetted line does. I’ve noticed mono casts better for me after the spool has taken on a bit of water. Can’t speak to braid as I’ve just started using it but on the last trip the same seemed to be true, seemed more lubricious than when dry. Not saying it cast further but it seemed smoother.

[@shadisamaan]

Only had mono, bought braid and was too lazy to spool, but now. I will do it and switch :). Thx

[@DiegueCR]

Excellent! Would you consider doing this test again using spinning vs baitcasting reels ? It's been something I've been trying to experiment on but I don't have equal reels of both types. Cheers

[@chriscunicelli7070]

Good comparison, thanks for that

[@matheushillmann6413]

This was very help ful thank you so much

[@samktlau]

Thank u for your testing.

[@henryschmidt636]

I'll keep my mono and forfeit 10ft. for easy knots I can tie in the dark during heavy wind with my eyes closed and.......more abrasion resistance.

[@ronniehorton5998]

Get a head lamp guy 😂😂

[@danielwinans8717]

Try using braid for the main line and mono as the leader

[@DanteAlahandro]

I almost gave up fishing, due to braid anxiety. I'm sticking with my trilene big game. Knots easy and strong and casts good. And you have to put a mono backer on a spinning reel. And cost? Fugitabotit.

[@CinemaSasquatch]

Very interesting. I also have two identical rod and real combinations that both had mono on them. Today, I decided to switch one to braid. They will both be 10 lb test. I am going to put black friction tape on the reel that will be for the braid. That way, I shouldn't have any problems tying the braid directly to the reel.

[@mikegrieshaber169]

Great video!! Thanks

[@LuisRodriguez-ry8oy]

I hated braid when I first used it once I learned it was a no brainer 15 yrs using it never going back to mono, the feeling , casting and many other advantages made me a believer.

[@johnb.3022]

Luis Rodriguez i dont like it bc its rough on your eyes..

[@BluefoxOutdoor]

There are shitloads of colors to choose from. Maybe you should try a darker one, John?

[@KageShi]

My favorite is it does not make near as bad of a nest in a baitcaster should the brake not be perfectly adjusted.

[@steventate1895]

Braid to me is better I love to fish but I'm kind of a noob at it guy gave me a bait caster one cast and that reel was no good for the rest of that day took me two hours to undo the damage done to the line- it looked like an atomic bomb went off in there . switched to braid a little practice and he'd have to fist fight me to get that reel from me now lol

[@horseblinderson4747]

I'll only use it on baitcasters for the lack of memory and column strength, or for distance chunking of a big sea pier with an 8+ foot beefy rod. Or when not having the stretch benefits you. Probably most of the guys that rave over how much further it casts are using it on casting rods where they have to set the mag brake tighter then the amount of weight they're throwing. I'd like to see him test braid of the same size class and do so both into and with a strong wind that's the biggest reason I still can't stand braid is the wind knots. Oh oh oh tight lines and all that well you can't always use a kettle bell for a weight. 1oz will barely hold you in the current around here with a 15 knot head wind that's with mono add braid into the mix and the wind grabs it. But I don't and won't even use baitcasters anymore.

[@prestonvaughn1038]

Love that rod reel combo

[@ameenraed]

Thank you for this great video,, amazing

[@bboyrygis]

I think it's diameter of the line rather than the type. The same braid lb as mono or fluoro will have a smaller diameter. To make this truly accurate, you should throw the mono or fluoro of equivalent diameter to the braid. Personally, still think braid will win due to it's lack of memory.

[@acelilumelody4445]

That doesnt make much sense though. If im fishing on a 10lb mono, im not gonna go to a 30lb braid, id still use a 10lb braid. So in a real world scenario it is line weight that matters not diameter

[@woodystemms3799]

Many years ago, there was a situation that showed me the value of no-stretch line. This was before modern braid ... the line in questin was braided, but with Dacron ... old-style bait-casting line. Another angler was using a bait-casting reel, a very long rod ( 7-8 ft. ) and thin Dacron line to toss shrimp with a 1 oz sliding sinker far out into a moving tide off a secondary point. He was able to catch a bucket full of sheepshead in less than an hour, one after the other. I was throwing the same bait and terminal rig, but with 14 lb mono on an 8 ft. Spinning rod, and couldn't hook a single one. The difference was the line stretch. Couldn't feel them take the bait, much less hook them. A very frustrating experience.

[@RedfishCarolina]

I've been in situations throwing heavy bucktails in swift current and heavy wind. Braid is SUPERB for this. It just slices through the air and current, as long as you haven't oversized it. I prefer lighter lines obviously

[@bassanglerxxx8444]

i love braid for topwater because it allows me to cover more water,give my lure better action because its lite,and gives me more control over my lure and nothing gets away not even a beaver lol

[@noyarman]

Please try a test with both lines are wet... Thank you...

[@geraldswain3259]

I THINK THERE WOULD BE A FAR GREATER DIFFERENCE AS YOU GO UP IN LINE DIAMETER

[@gonefishin_8639]

Without a doubt. Even going up to 20lb braid and 20 lb mono. It will be greater than 7%

[@kushairiroslei]

Someone is really fishing. Agree

[@adarshbabu7447]

Xactly try a mono with same rating and quality

[@CapnAhab89]

Agreed. Difference may be smaller in 10lb vs 10lb line. Try 20lb or 30lb comparisons and the difference will be much larger. Overall good test though, Luke. Another point that may be interesting to check out is by comparing how well these lines actually cast lures. Try throwing a skitterwalk for a heavy lure and throw a gulp jerkbait for a lighter lure and see what the results show. My guess would be braid outperforms even more when you have a lure that’s not as aerodynamic as that bank sinker.

[@mikeries8549]

Just spooled up my old reels with the newfangledy spider wire. Had to learn that there pally more knot. Them fish ain't got a chance now.

[@faithm.173]

i love the idea and yhe fact you tested this out. this ooens door for many others to really try it but from your evidence, a distance that far from casting and how close the braid and mono were, there isnt much of a difference. 10 feet looked like the same from closest braid to furthest braid compared to mono. both mono and braid pockets just overlapped by 4 or 51 feet. in my opinion, both are pretty on the money. also considering how spread thr braid was compared to mono which had tight pockets. your final observation seem to lean towards braid in a positive manner though. just a broke, amateurs opinion. :) i hope to see more of these though like fc vs braid vs mono

[@blakecangelosi8892]

Can you test the difference between the regular braid and the upgraded braid? So regular power pro and the power pro super slick. And then do that with ohero regular and ohero adrenaline. Also throw suffix 832 in there

[@rafoldas]

Casting rate depends on the line diameter not the test! 10lb can be from 0.5mm to 0.25mm depends on manufacture and etc, so your mono can be 0.25 and braided 0.10 then of course braided will cast longer distance as it’s much thinner. Nice video!

[@rogerfranz1152]

Yes the diameter of the moon has to equal the braid for accuracy😊

[@johnwoods5206]

I have the braid hi-vis yellow ultra slick have you got around to testing it yet? Would loved to know if it's worth the extra money over stock power pro green. Thanks for all your hard work

[@Saltstrong]

Yes, I'll be testing the Ultra Slick line soon.

[@JohnSmith-ug5ci]

braid should go further because it has less wind drag due to smaller diameter and the slick 8 braid goes even further due to less drag coming off the reel and through the rod eyelets. I cast long distance and use 30# slick8 power pro getting around 400+ feet using a 4oz lure.

[@mistermatsuda]

The difference shows up even more as you go up in # test. 30 vs. 30 - the difference is massive.

[@cptsmg8627]

Can you compare the hybrid braid verses regular braid? I heard the hybrid or coated braid will cast further.

[@KageShi]

There is a Spider Braid I use. 65/30 stealth. 65lb Test at 30lb Mono Dia. I've not had a catfish get away and I can still load a ton of line on my baitcaster where I had been useing 95lb braid and was only able to load 130-150 yards where now I have 250ish yards if not more loaded.

[@DualityV2_]

wish u had done a test with a leader on the braid, alot uses flourocarbon on the end.

[@sirjhonson8218]

I would like to see you try Vicious brand mono line vs other brands . I have started using that line and it seems to cast farther than other lines of the same weight .

[@Saltstrong]

Noted! Thank you!

[@joejoe5884]

what was the Lbs line test... was the rod a light medium ?? What was the weight oz ?? needs specs...

[@Saltstrong]

Both lines were 10 lb test. The rod was a 7'6" Medium power TFO Professional series. The weight was 1/2 oz. Here's a link to the details about the test on our website where you can see additional specs: www.saltstrong.com/fishing-tip/casting-braided-line-vs-monofilament-line/

[@jhill6033]

As long as everything was the same your comparing apples to apples, I love braid for its lack of memory, awesome casting ability and sensibility to soft strikes. I don't like that its highly visible and not well suited for clear water conditions, I don't care for the lack of stretch which gives me the sensibility that I do like and you cant use just any knot with it, polymer knots are recommended or it may fail.

[@steveg8322]

Braid is a horror in the wind,especially in lines that test under 20 lbs.Mono cuts through wind far better than braid,a cross wind will billow braid forming a deep U in the cast and robbing you of more than the 7% distance you gain using it.You also need a mono or fluoro leader as well and knotting the two together can be difficult. In freshwater Tri-lene is supple and doesn't twist as readily as other brands, in salt Ande gets the nod.I do use braids of 20 and 30 lb test on surf rigs when using lures in agreeable weather, but mono otherwise.

[@rich7331]

Wind will pull out extra line giving the illusion that you're losing distance but you're not actually losing distance because of the wind.

[@altexpl7572]

@@rich7331 Thats only if you are casting with the wind, if you cast into the wind you lose distance, if you cast and the wind is hitting the line on the left or right side then your losing a little bit of distance not much.

[@MYYFISHING]

Great video, although it was a bit misleading because the video did not include the fact about line diameter vs. Line type. I just reread the description. Lol Maybe in a future experiment, you can match the THICKNESS of the lines. I've been fishing Berkley 4# mono for trout and panfish for a few seasons, and it easily outcasts the thinnest braid, Berkley Fireline 10#. The reason I choose braid applications is for the strength, not distance. P.S. Pline CX original is super thin mono/copolymer line. (4#)

[@Saltstrong]

In our opinion, our #1 goal should always be to maximize casting performance while still having enough power to handle our target species because very inch of extra casting distance will increase our odds of getting more strikes. So our first step should be to determine how much power we need for our target fish. And if that answer is 10 lbs, then there should be no reason we would consider any line that's stronger than 10 lbs regardless of its diameter.

[@georgelucas500]

Just wondering if there would be an advantage to using all fluorocarbon versus braid and floor carbon leader and when you use the combination how long of a leader do you use thank you

[@Pitchuga]

Good video, i have a question, If the braid got soaked would it still go further or not? i think not. What do you think?? Cheers

[@craigmckeown6389]

Paulo Marques I agree braid casts even further when wet

[@kennetlibiee]

Hi, love your videos, can you test godline braids?

[@scottborst5430]

Are you matching the weight of the line or the diameter of the line to each other from braided to Mono? Because when I fish with braided 20 lb fishing line set up with a sinker weight that's a quarter ounce on a crappie setup court system was about 2 feet of fluorocarbon and a nice size shrimp I'm getting a hundred plus yards on a cast using an 8-foot rod

[@coloradodirtbike5930]

Lol no your not bud.... A yard is 3 feet... You aren't casting 300 feet no matter what your using.

[@matthewl1187]

100+ yards with a quarter ounce weight? No way

[@marlonm1596]

Thank You.

[@johnmanic761]

I think a practical lure would be better for the test, a 1/4 jig or a mirrorlure. The weight of those sinks makes for bigger difference. Braid is great but wind and nightime are 2 big enemies of it, at least for me.

[@bushleague3472]

X2, the advantage gets lost pretty quick if you need to deal with even just couple wind knots. In terms of how much water you cover in a session, you can end up on the minus side very easily with braid.

[@josephmarmolejo9956]

Thank you never used braid, I just bought a couple of brand of braid can you tell me what is the best braid on 10lb to 12 lb, thanks foe the info very interesting.

[@Saltstrong]

I will be doing some brand-vs-brand tests soon, so I can't say for certain which one is best now. But one that I have used for years and that I trust is the traditional PowerPro.

[@jakecombs04]

What pound test were you using. 40lb test in braid is equal in diameter to 8 pound mono

[@slipngrip]

bullet sinker pulls your line like a freight truck, be it braid or mono. try casting lighter lures with more air resistance. then you will start to see some noticable difference.

[@Thenigganick_1408]

Braid is my favorite but i hate it when fishing rocky bottoms one little knick in the line can cost you a big fish

[@fishwalton7596]

Great test. I would like to see a heavier weight tested the same way....say 30 lb test. My guess is braid would be much greater than mono that was indicated int he 10 lb. test. Thanks for all the reporting and sharing you provide.

[@Saltstrong]

The braid's advantage in casting distance with a spinning reel will undoubtedly get better and better relative to mono as their power levels increase. More tests coming soon... but they'll be focused on evaluating different brands and sizes of braid because it seems like most of the comments coming in are about braid vs braid tests.

[@clayosborn]

Salt Strong. I love braid due to having much more dramatic result difference than this test. My casting distance almost doubles when I switch my rod over from the 12lb mono (winter line) I typically use to the 30lb braid I typically use (the rest of the year). Another thing that has a dramatic difference on the results, freshly spooled mono vs. the nasty twisting memory ridden stuff mono quickly becomes sitting on the reel for any amount of time. I assume this mono vs. braid test involved freshly spooled rods just for this video. Set these rods aside for a few weeks and try this again. The casting distance on the mono rod will most like drop significantly, while the braided rod won’t change at all.

[@Saltstrong]

Yes, the performance of mono line certainly declines over time. This test was with brand new mono to see how it can compare in its best state against braid.

[@SuperCoyotecaller]

Seaguar Smack Down braided line is the Shiz-nit! Once you use it all other braided line just is junk. It casts unbelievable. Give it a try. It's pricey but well worth the money. Buy from Tackle warehouse before Christmas and you can get it for around 20 bucks.

[@TheTrueLifestyle]

Which is good cast net? Mono or nylon(braid)?

[@AngelRojasTV]

Am I the only person that uses braid spool with mono leader?

[@1111stunna1111]

Fishing With Adrian are you catching more fish than others?

[@jhill6033]

No that's really the way to go to get the best of both worlds

[@johnathannixon72]

Great for rocky bottoms

[@zachtan2649]

I use florocarbon for leader

[@brucesykes1226]

exactly what i use

[@damaylaphoenix1155]

Berkley nanofil, is the best and longest casting line. I notice a extra twenty feet without a effort .

[@Hawghunter629]

Have to look at line diameter, what diameter where the lines

[@jeffreybabino8161]

Hi what knots will work with braided line thanks 😊

[@MRFIXIT3895]

Was both lines the same breaking strength asy 10lbs each ?

[@minniesfishies3024]

I think there is a larger point not brought out - you've demonstrated in other tests that braid has twice the strength of its rating - that is, 10lb braid breaks at around 20lb of force. If we assume mono is approximately = to its rated strength (is this correct?), then I could switch instead to 5 lb braid and have the same breaking strength as the 10 lb mono, but pick up quite a bit of additional casting distance. In fact this is what I've done on several of my rods - Power Pro makes a 5 lb and it casts amazingly well, and is very strong. I wouldn't dream of using 4 or 6 lb mono in situations I now throw the 5lb braid in with confidence.

[@josephkent3238]

Thank you

[@trentonsusi3197]

Was the tension the same on braid and mono

[@KhoaLe-rl7tl]

test casting distance for baitcaster vs spinning

[@jonh.5630]

I use trilene low vis green 8 lb mono best stuff I’ve ever used🤙🏼

[@buildsomethingstupid1736]

JonH .5 I used trilene 10. And I can throw 1oz sinker 175ft on a 6.6 rod without a baitcaster. I have no idea why you would ever need to cast farther. Braid is nice but NOBODY AND I MEAN NOBODY fishes with 10lb braid. People usually use 20-50lb braid with a flouro leader. Which is going to cast much shorter than 10lb cheap mono while costing more money... if your hook is sharp it’s not going to take a million lbs to set the hook

[@BodarkMan]

@@buildsomethingstupid1736 I also feel like braid even at the same poundage has better strength in most circumstances

[@hiitsethan6677]

Try brave fisherman braid, can get it on amazon. I use their 80lb on my big catfish rigs, sadly since I switched I haven’t been able to get any 40+ pound river flatheads to put it through it’s paces. Figure if you can use it for saltwater fishing or whatever you do I can use it to jerk flathead catfish out of logjams with no worries. Only got one rig spooled up with it as of now

[@harvestor007]

what was the difference in 4 carrier braid vs 8 carrier braid?

[@nirknass]

can you do a test on braid vs mono distance this time using the same diameter of the line? This would be very helpful!!!

[@Saltstrong]

Could you help me understand why you would be choosing between braid vs. mono based on line diameter?

[@nirknass]

I'm new into surf fishing and curious to know what the percentage distance gain if a 20lb mono diameter and a braid that has the same diameter of the 20lb mono is used. It don't have to be 20lb it can be 30 or 40lb. It might help out a lot of people who confused about what would be best.

[@Saltstrong]

The equivalent braid to a 20 lb mono is 80+ lbs for many brands of line. These two strengths are so far apart that you should not worry about which casts farther because they should not be an either or decision for targeting any specific species. If casting distance is a concern, then it seems most effective to use the best option for both types of line to see which one is the ultimate choice. So step #1 should be to determine how much strength you need to handle your target fish. And then see how far the lines are in that same strength category as shown in this video.

[@LovingIdaho]

I think mono casts farther . I mainly just us braid as a filler . Mono holds up so much better under abrasive conditions . The downfall to me is I fish so much that I usually change my line about ever 3 months . So started using braid as a back so could change less line when I had to change it . I have went to braid a few times in my almost 50 years of fishing . i always return to mono .

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for sharing!

[@nyfishing6339]

Braid for spinning, both for baitcasting/conventional

[@matthewstoltzfus6688]

Hey love the video they are called bank sinkers

[@lukesetam2783]

You should do power pro V.S. Spider wire stealth

[@sabrinalunn2970]

Power pro is way better

[@markduvall5353]

Spiderwire 50lb stealth is junk...i switched back to mono...it was embarrassing ...

[@codyfournellcsrf5164]

I just use the generic maximum green lol

[@YOURFISHINGCHANNEL]

good test.

[@backwoodsadventures9649]

With a light bait, the difference would have been way more.. that big weight helped the mono cast compared to like a free lined shrimp.. and especially if you went say 20# braid: to 20lb mono

[@BigBeardedBubba]

I tried (think it was spider wire) years ago…it seemed like it had more friction (especially in muddy waters) and tore up guides/eyelets way faster…I liked the freed-back…but in the end I went back to mono…maybe it’s improved since then (it’s been nearly 20 years-lol)

[@jorgen.zamora]

Spider wire for me, was the best for bird nests. Lol

[@Joe-bh4vz]

Yeah, it’s definitely improved

[@acelilumelody4445]

8 strand braid is definitely better for this. 4 strand braid is still pretty abbrasive but an 8, or even more a 12 strand, makes things much smoother

[@ericlamontyoung834]

Try florocarbon Nylon fishing line vs monofilament fishing line and cast further without breaking.

[@silverarow180]

Test KastKing braids. They have a few different types. Their 9 stranded superkast braid is supposed to cast further than most.

[@andrewmeyer9690]

I'm pretty sure the difference in distance and accuracy would increase w a lure because of its awkwardness in flight. A lead will bomb on anything but a lure exxaggerates the performance differences... As a side note Super Slick will far outperform regular Power Pro.

[@garymeierhenry3223]

While your out testing the next time see if line conditioners on mono work for casting farther. Like say Keven VD's line and lure conditioner? just a thought.

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for adding the suggestion Gary. Fish On!

[@matthewyager6081]

Please test Diawa's J-Braid vs. Spiderwire Invisibraid. And perhaps Seaguar Smackdown. Thanks!

[@fishingbuddyph8786]

We're you using the same # test line on both? I use both braid and mono of the same pound test surf casting and the braid definitely goes farther.

[@Shadowkilla]

Is this at Davis island in Tampa?

[@TheJoebarrett]

Pretty good job but it begs the question, what if the line is wet? Can you cast a floater out into the water?

[@joshkridn]

Joe Barrett I throw absolute floaters with my lews ti on 1/2 ounce lures with fluoro, everyone says memory this memory that, it really doesn’t affect casting, it just affects how your line comes off the spool, so in reality a good memory line is basically like having a braided.

[@valencia_m__]

Do this again with same line diameters, thats a fair comparisson.

[@fshfanatic]

I use power pro braid with a 4-5ft flouro leader.

[@mattdidit84]

I use both. Theres a better option for each situation.

[@andrewkenny742]

I do a lot of light line trout fishing and mono casts small baits farther with less forcenin the cast all day long every time.

[@travisperry4515]

Yes

[@lvsaltwater]

What are the chances of seeing a test between the Shimano Vanford and the Shamano Curado DC ,, I am wanting another Rod & Reel ,, distance casting being the goal ,, for lighter lures like the Matrix Mullet :) I know rod and reel set ups would be different ,, the end goal would be what set up throws the bait the longest ,,

[@Vicariousleighilive..]

You have to take into account the leader and the leader knot creating wind resistance also beacause i dont know too many people that fish braid without a leader..

[@Saltstrong]

Yes, the knots do add a bit of wind resistance. But my assumption is that it's is minimal compared to the resistance of the line swinging through the air as it goes off of the spool... especially for those who are using very low-profile knots like the FG Knot: www.saltstrong.com/articles/fg-knot/

[@jthepickle7]

One can further ones ideals. A surf caster will try to cast farther. (further/farther) Nice observation about feeling more with the braid.

[@user-eh4vt6qg3j]

What is the best mono to use I’ve been having trouble with knots and abrasion

[@Saltstrong]

We have several articles on our website testing different knots. You can find them here www.saltstrong.com/fishing-tips/ and just use the search

[@williamzuniga8084]

Is the test on 10 lbs lines or diameter equivalent, in the line chart a .009 (inch) thickness is a 65 lbs in braid but a 16 lbs in mono.

[@Saltstrong]

The test was equating the strengths of the lines because that is what most anglers use to determine the line that they use to target their species of choice (I can't think of a situation where someone would be deciding between a 65 lb braid and a 16 lb mono for a particular fish).

[@nareeeely]

I would love to see the same experiment with windy weather. Braid would just fly with the wind. My opinion

[@Saltstrong]

It's tough to trust a contest like this on a windy day because it's rare that the wind is going at a constant speed (the gusts will alter the results).

[@fn9362]

Wow finally someone that doesn’t start out a video with “what’s up guys “ man that’s so stupid when other videos does that ! Great video 👍🏻

[@mikelocke1620]

I'd like to see fluorocarbon line vs. mono or braid.

[@Roofusone_]

Re Tread you don't spool reels with fluro carbon. It only acts as a leader...

[@mikelocke1620]

I beg to differ. I use lots of fluorocarbon line on spinning reels. The brand and careful spooling, etc. makes a difference. Does not seem to cast as far as braid however...

[@dustyhallee7635]

Andrew Ferrari as a bass fisherman I will always use spool floro on my crankbait and jerkbait rods

[@Roofusone_]

Dusty Hallee why not just run braid with a 5 meter leader ? Gives you the sensitivity without the line memory

[@dustyhallee7635]

Andrew Ferrari memory can be a problem sometimes but I have found out that 12 lb floro will be more accurate when getting down to certain depths

[@nickmartyn9610]

It really all comes down to the diameter of the line u buy lighter line ur getting further casting ability braid gives u the option to go with a heaver pound test with a lighter diameter if u use both braid an mono with the same diameter there both going to cast similar but it u do 30 pound braid vs 30 pound mono u will get a further cast with braid due to diameter of the line I personally love braid mono still has its place in fishing it just depends on what u like

[@Saltstrong]

Well said Nick. Line diameter is the core driver of casting distance. Another factor to consider with spinning reels is the flexibility of line given that it has to flex its curvature from its initial coil around the spool, to going over the edge of the spool, to going through the guides in a continually constricting circle as the line shoots out of the rod... so the casting distance advantage will go to the line that is flexible compared to one that's not.

[@jorgen.zamora]

Braid with mono or fluoro leader has always been smoother and longer casts for me.

[@insertname8]

That’s exactly what I do as well.

[@jorgen.zamora]

I use 20 or 30 lb braid ---double uniknot -----12 lb fluoro leader for places with small fish but with the chance of a big tilapia. And 40 to 60 lb braid to 30 lb mono for big bass lakes. Specially if there a lot of cover or underwater weed.

[@pineyLt]

I loaded my penn 4000 with 20lb mono and was casting to the knot with a surface plug. Not good. I respooled with 20lb braid which has a thinner diameter and was able to load much more line. Plenty of line left on the reel now after my longest cast. That alone made me switch to braid.

[@VideoBoat]

I was questioned by patrolling police, as to why I was the only one catching trout. I explained my setup which was NOT what most anglers were using.. I explained that with my 10lb Power Pro line and a 1oz sinker with a standard high-low rig, I was able to see when the trout would taste the Power Bait nugget, then prepare myself for the next strike. They always seem to strike twice before the bait is gone. As soon as a saw the little taste nibble, I would get my rod in my hand, ready for hook-set. This worked so well that some of the other anglers, told the police, who was checking licences, that I was the only one catching anything. The officer came out of his car and said, "They had been complaints about you".. I asked what complaints? He said "That you're the only one catching anything. What are you doing that the other guys are not?". So I laughed it off, showed him my almost filled bucket and explained my setup. I never had this type if sensitivity and distance using mono - Not to mention, no line memory, so there no coil of mono in the water before taking up slack in the line. Now all my rods (18 in total) have braided line. From 10lb fresh and salt water fishing, to 60lb beach rods. Later that day, I had 5 other fishermen come by to ask about my setup. Granted,, taking out any knots in mono is far easier than braided line, but you can't have it all..

[@hermanwooster8944]

I've only ever fished with mono my entire life, so as a novice this intrigues me. I've seen some people online criticize braid for being abrasive and damaging their rod. Others warn that knots break easier on braid. Obviously these drawbacks can't be too significant or else nobody would use it. I'm just curious - is braid vs. mono more of a preference or should I consider switching to braid for my next rod? I generally do fishing along the shore with a lot of rocks.

[@boognish593]

Braid is overly hyped on KZbin as a talking point for people who need subscribers. It has many drawbacks and trivial benefits over mono. It requires a much more complicated rigging and is many times more expensive. You hear a lot about the stretch of mono causing missed hook sets… that’s true but it’s out of context used as marketing hype. What they don’t tell you is that only applies if you are deep jigging (deep sea) or long trolling. Most aren’t fishing that way so for the majority it doesn’t apply. The sensitivity is nice but it isn’t going to make a difference between a successful day of fishing and an unsuccessful day. The casting difference… well 10% farther at best is really nothing. It complicates too, for instance; to spool up a reel with 20# braid (375yds) means I either use a mono filler and top with 150yds spool of braid or I spend $50 on a 500yd spool of braid and throw away the remaining 125 yds. Then I have use an FG knot that runs through the guides every cast and retrieve (which will wear through and fail at some point,)to a leader that’s long enough to allow a few lure changes before I have to tie another on. This is all a very complicated way to get a lure or bait in the water and solves no problems that aren’t taken out of context and overstated in the first place. Mono imho is cheap, simple, reliable, and has worked well for many decades. You’ll become a much better fisherman and catch more fish by focusing on finding fish and presenting bait to them than focusing on something as trivial as braid

[@thomaskelly6010]

I could not agree with you more. Every time I purchase Braid. I have several dozen yds left on the spool! Wasted money. In most applications you need a few feet of mono or fluorocarbon which cuts down on casting distance. Being Braid has no Stretch you have to learn to fish differently. 1st time I used Braid while casting Diamond Jigs from shore. I missed several good fish because I was used to setting the hook using Mono for decades. Pulled the hook on every fish! Only on rare occasions does an extra 10 or 12 feet make a difference in a cast anyway. BTW Ande Pink Mono holds More World Records then any other Fishing line. At least that's what I heard. And as you say its cheaper and more forgiving on the Guides of the Rod. Im not totally against Braid. It has its moments, but I think its overrated & expensive. I think where braid shines is while Bottom fishing. The smaller diameter allows for lighter sinkers or jigs therefore you can use lighter equipment and not wear yourself out from heavy rods reels and tackle. You can also feel the lightest of bites. It's A lot more fun! I've been fishing for over 5 decades and mono was the only game in town for most of those years. I worked on fishing boats and all that time I used maybe 4 or 5 knots & truthfully the Improved Clinch Knot was used most often. Now with Braid. Its having to learn several more complicated Knots that are horrible to tie when on a boat with a chop and some wind! @@boognish593

[@bobhannigan523]

Using 10 lb braid on a bait caster is it better to use a 7ft or 8ft pole for casting distance?

[@jcows12]

Typically longer rod farther cast

[@jeffreybabino8161]

What is the benefits of fishing with braided line if there is any

[@ABNHW]

Do a test where air resistance is a bigger factor......use 12 foot surf rod, 3oz weight/typical lure. I suspect the difference would be greater.

[@juniort8926]

How about testing the amazing stroft gtp type s2 or s3 green ( has to be the green one) .....vs your favourite braid....I must warn you stroft costs a buck or two but in my opinion is worth it...best braid I have ever used for my "seafishing" fishing in the ocean except the Irish call it a sea lol.

[@mudshark412]

they' re called bank sinkers

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for the clarification!

[@sabrinalunn2970]

Bank sinkers are better let me know