Is Braid More Abrasion Resistant Than Mono? Find Out Here...

[@kananibrown9388]

Thankyou. We fish in Hawaii around lava rocks for giant trevally and got the same results. Braid is NOT more abrasion resistant than mono.

[@alexandheatheramazon9405]

Have you considered doing the same test with the braid being wet? I know braid is finicky with objects but I have noticed it is stronger when wet

[@brianflanagan5173]

Great test! I was shocked the braid failed so quickly. I have seen several comments about the diameter not being fair. I do a lot of bass fishing as well and I use 50lb braid and then tie on a 5ft leader of 12lb floro. I have converted all my baitcasters to this set up. I would like to see 50lb braid vs 12lb mono or floro. I know it’s difficult to keep everyone happy. Thank you for making these videos! I will be sharing this with some friends!

[@johnchen9930]

Some people said the test should use the same diameter lines. Well, we chose our line strength based on what is your target fish, so based on diameter is NOT in the real world of fishing. I have many times break off 100-150 lb braid lines on the pier, boat bottom, sand bars, reefs, large fish scales, whipping shark tails and rough skin. But it took 50 lb mono forever to break by abrasion. That is why all the big game set up have at least 200 yards of same strength mono top shot, experience told us.

[@AllPainNoGains]

I wouldn't be surprised if you're right, if 20lb mono is still more abrasion resistant than 100lb power pro, but it would still be interesting to see that confirmed in a controlled experiment like this.

[@waltertx.6020]

Wow, I have seen your tests on Mono vs Fluro lines before. I was so surprised, that the Mono line beat the pants off the braided line in this test video. Great information guys!!!

[@Showmethefish]

I made the move to mono awhile back...just couldn't afford braided line on a disability check.. I still catch just as much fish...

[@smk9114]

50 lbs braid diameter equal to 20 lbs mono. However thank you very much for entertaining such experiments, i learned whole a lot about lines from your 3 videos i watched vs. years of my fishing experience. In my world Sunline & Yo-zuri hybrid was the best line ever and veraity of Braid lines. I started fishing in 1986 and a fellow senior fishermen started me with Trilene lines, as time went buy every time i lost a fish concerning line or leader, always shopped for different line, so once again thank you very much for you time experiment and sharing, going back and staying with Trilene Big Game.

[@colsoncustoms8994]

Really ruffled some feathers with this test, eh?

[@markduvall5353]

This video is absolutely the truth I will never be embarrassed by braid ever again 50 lb spiderwire stealth is junk... I went back to Mono for sure.. mono is best for River fishing

[@organic1776]

I think it’s a fair comparison. Let’s not forget that we use braid since the diameter is LESS than mono. If diameter was not an issue then most of us wouldn’t be using braid. Braid has its place in certain situation and so does mono. Keep the videos coming guys!!

[@colsoncustoms8994]

These tests are great. Thanks

[@twentyau3447]

Awesome video. If you haven't already, you should do the same test but with both lines soaked in water prior.

[@craigdecker2219]

Mono has worked & been around long time. It has been catching big tournament fish and I was catching 20lb to 30 lb Chinook salmon out of the Oswego River with 15 lb mono with a seven and a half foot rod and salmon egg sacs

[@Jonhostile]

A fair test would be similar DIAMETERS. 20lb braid has like a 4lb diameter.

[@Saltstrong]

Could you help me understand a situation where someone would be deciding between a 20 lb line braid and a 4 lb mono for targeting a specific species?

[@gilbertrobles1374]

20 lbs is 20 lbs. It's that simple folks. Thanks for posting Salt.👍

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks Gilbert!

[@gilbertrobles1374]

Salt Strong Amen😎

[@m.m.4376]

This is why you want to use a fluoro/mono leader when using braided line. Thanks for the video.

[@waltertx.6020]

It looks like the MONO Line leader beats both braid, and Fluro lines. Especially using a Mono leader!! 💪

[@howabouthetruth2157]

Mono has already been proven to be more abrasion resistant than even the best quality fluoro lines, via INDEPENDENT testing. NOTE HOW ALL CLAIMS STATING "FLUORO IS MORE ABRASION RESISTANT THAN MONO" ONLY COMES FROM THE FLUORO MANUFACTURERS THEMSELVES.........or people simply repeating the false information provided by the fluoro manufacturers. Most of the fishing guides/charters today who put clients on giant blue fin tuna, are still using mono, just like most of the trophy bass fishing guides here in Florida. I jumped all over the fluoro bandwagon years ago. I used it exclusively for 4 yrs straight. But I eventually started realizing I was breaking off far too often, from setting the hook on small bass.........even while making aggressive long distance casts........and I always made sure to tie fresh knots frequently. I got so fed up, I switched back to mono, and the vast majority of my line breakage issues vanished. Of course for spinning gear, braid is the way to go. It casts so much further than mono.

[@InshoreChaos]

I agree with the other comments. Braid has a much thinner diameter. Braid is always much more difficult to cut than mono. I remember you watched the video from when I went to Tampa and fished with you, the 26" snook that took me under the dock and around the pilings was on 10 lb braid, and the line held up well for the rest of the day. I think there are way more factors that play into this because I'm still confident braid would hold up over mono if a fish were to take you around a nasty piling.

[@williamcampbell6589]

I fish braid because of the diameter vs strength. I fish 50 lb braid that is a 15 lb diameter. I would love to see the test with diameter vs diameter. If it goes the same way, I might be changing my line.

[@Saltstrong]

If you are using spinning gear, then I recommend considering a lighter braid because the casting performance declines quickly as the diameter increases... test results coming out soon.

[@colsoncustoms8994]

I have had the same experience as well.

[@Logan-zz5vg]

Awesome I'd like to see if mono of same diameter as the braid has same result thanks and like the videos 👍

[@brennyhedderman8993]

Can you test out a low end fluorocarbon line vs a high end fluoro line? Maybe Berkley Vanish against Seaguar Blue Label?

[@Saltstrong]

Ok. I believe that I have them both so I'll add it to the list of tests to make. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@creekfinds]

Great video Salt Strong. By luck, I've been using 50 lb braided main line with a 40 lb mono leader. Now that I've watched your video, I will sleep good at night.

[@johndoe-pb4mv]

Yup! ive had this happen to me with similar results. good stuff

[@cacosta131]

Great video evidence. I was on a great bass bite fishing rock piles last spring. Losing every fish too big for me to immediately control with braid. Used only 15 pound floroclear and caught a 5 pound catfish way down in this rock pile. All I could do was keep pressure while the cat gradually rolled up the rocks. It took several minutes to get clear of the rock and land him. the line was very scuffed up but still strong and fishable. With braid, even with a long leader, it would have been about a 3 second deal until that disintegration as shown in this video. I still use braid sometimes , however when using mono , as far as concern for hook sets go, all you have to do is use a slightly lighter hook, copolymer with slightly heavier # test, or a slightly faster action rod, or some combination.

[@TheMDOutdoors2016]

Very interesting video and great tips on how the lines work up against abrasion.

[@MaddogFishing]

I wonder if line diameter would make a difference. I knew braids would not hold up to abrasion very well but I was shocked at how quick it snapped. I would test different types of braids. 6 strand, 8 strand, Hollow core etc.

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for the suggestions. I'm curious to see how the 6 strand vs. 8 strand braids would compare in this sort of test... I'll add that to my list of ideas for future tests. Fish On!

[@bertotrevino9043]

Dude I was thinking the same thing. The diameter of the line should play a big factor in this test.

[@ClaytonDarwin]

Good point. I'd like to see the same test again with equal diameter lines rather than rated strength. The two perspectives would allow the best evaluation.

[@sutton3z]

I would also like to see the test with the same diameter line

[@jheissongaona3935]

Do this same test based on diameter

[@kitcarson7572]

Went fishing twice a week during my work years.......now retired and go 4 times a week. Braids main advantage is its use on light spinning reels for casting and line management, however even though it is hard to cut and seems tuff when cutting the tag end off a knot.....it actually is not very resistant to abrasion. Where I fish we have Chain Pickerel. Sharp teeth!!! So you have your favorite floating rapala tied on and fishing for Bass and a Pickerel hits......there goes your floating rapala. Amazing how fast braided line will fail in real world conditions against any fish with sharp teeth and or sharp gill plates. So along came Florocarbon, all the pros hyped it up, yep the new wonder line and it is just a bad as braid and even with supreme care tying a knot it still is weak at the knot , sharp teeth and or a concrete piling will cause both braid and floro to fail so fast it is amazing. There you are holding an empty limp line and saying.......Wow that was fast!!! There went my new 8 dollar spinnerbait. So it was back to mono for this fisherman. Mono will get nicked, and messed up but does seem to hold up, so you just cut off 4 feet of line and re-tie. And you will still have your new 8 dollar spinner bait, it was not donated to a Pickerel. Cheers Kit

[@alvinmc5593]

You know you can use braid for main line and use around 8-10ft of mono or fluro leader???

[@stevenjefferies9415]

After all your tests. Mono, flour, braid.... are you contemplating going back to purely mono? No swivels, no FG knots, but straight up mono alone? Curious because I still fish pure mono and still slam em. I tend to think fishing line has become over thought and over complicated over the years. Thoughts?

[@Francois_Dupont]

i started fishing in june, its now the start of july and i have caught more than 120fish of different species. from 3foot long pike to sunfish even going fishing for trout in a river. all with tremendous success. i also fish mono, i use Trilene XL.

[@JosePerez-wz8mm]

I tried braided line once when it first became popular and was not impressed. It’s mono for me, maybe a steel leader is going for certain fish, still experimenting with floro

[@FishingInColumbusOH]

I love these comparison videos. Really jas me thinking.

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for making time to leave the nice comment. Glad to see that you're enjoying these line tests.

[@colsoncustoms8994]

Re watched this video and decided to do some quick math to post on another comment for shits and giggles since everyone is butthurt that he didn't use the same diameter. Decided to post it here as well. idk still think the big game would have beat it (100 lb braid). That stuff is very abrasion resistant and braid, by nature of its design is going to be easier for abrasion to wear on the individual fibers. For reference, the 20 lb big game is listed at .018", the 20 lb power pro is .008", and the 100 lb power pro is .018". That means that the area of the cross section is .00005 for the .008" stuff and .00025 for the .018". That means that the 100lb power pro has approximately 5x the material than the 20 lb braid (which makes sense given it is 5x the weight). You are still looking at a 25+ to 1 advantage to the mono though. It wouldn't be unreasonable to expect the 100 lb power pro to give way somewhere around 5 repetitions, which means that the braid is about 5x less abrasion resistant for a given diameter. Even if it took 10, that's still less than half as abrasion resistant as super cheap big game.

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for making time to post the helpful comment Colson!

[@colsoncustoms8994]

@@Saltstrong Yep, glad to do so and thanks for the reply. Hopefully the "on paper" numbers are accurate for real world testing. I'd be very interested to see if a heavier braid would follow that same rate for abrasion (or mono as well). It is possible that the heavier braid would do better than the smaller braid because the individual strands are themselves larger and more abrasion resistance or some other unseen factor like that. It's also possible that you would see a similar gain with mono when going larger, or a similar loss if dropping to a lighter line.

[@amintiri2503]

I have a 5.6 foot ml spinning rod always with 10 pound mono and I have horses in giant 30 pound steelhead of the grand haven pier on lake Michigan. Don't give up on mono because a pro said it's for noobs.

[@PlugNuster]

That was crazy. Didn't see that coming.

[@Saltstrong]

Neither did we... still shocked that it wasn't even close.

[@PlugNuster]

Braid is super strong but not very abrasion resistant, apparently. Damn. @@Saltstrong

[@novawolf9370]

I mean, most people only use braid for top water where you need a no stretch line. Not to mention is pound for pound braid a lot smaller in diameter than mono. So course with having less material to go through you would get this result. So with a pound for pound line test it should really be pulling strength.

[@brianmaney1973]

Love your videos!

[@ChasMtz420]

I will never fish with braid on the rocks again! This test lets us know what I already knew. Braid is for clean open water, I laugh when people say they use it for heavy cover lol

[@AllPainNoGains]

What I've always wanted to know was how braid would do against mono when you equate the diameter instead of the pound test rating, like if you compared 30lb power pro or j braid to 8lb mono, or 100lb braid vs 20lb mono. I know this would drastically reduce casting distance but still, I'd really love to know.

[@jackgold8382]

love this series, thanks

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for the kind words Jack!

[@zanenichols2197]

Reels are rated for higher ib rates when using braided line. For example a 130ib class reel rated for 1000 yards 130ib mono is also rated for 250ib/1955yd it allows for more line and higher ib rates. Traditionally reels are not spooled with the same IB rates when switching from mono to braid. Your test is extremely effective but your braid ib choice is not equivalent to real world application. The type of game targeted does play a role but most people choose braid for the extra yds and the easy casting ability.

[@bobbygreen2291]

I’ve been guiding fresh water for over twenty years and the two lines I use the most are Berkley Xt and big game , and the third one is ande yellow because it is the best high vis mono made.

[@CMonsta]

Another great line abrasion video... I've watched all of these and honestly, I could use a recap so that I can get your thoughts as of now. Because I think you've debunked Fluro Leader. you've also "proven" that braid sucks at abrasion. But you've also proven that braid is significantly more efficient at casting. --- So what are your recommendations for setting up a spinning reel for our target species of snook, redfish, trout?

[@vinfish4697]

Holy smokes let’s hope mono doesn’t start selling for retail price

[@Saltstrong]

Haha!

[@adamant7146]

i know i like going to walmart and getting 700 yards for 2 or 3 dollars...just about all i use, tried some braid last year for the 1st time and have had more problems with braid than anything else

[@eastcoastoutdoors902]

@@adamant7146 I’ve lost more snook on mono than braid on all my rods combined. Lol this was not a good test mono has a larger diameter than braid... sandpaper is not pilings with barnacles. Use knives or something.

[@tryharddabbler9452]

Wow.. Nice tip... Thanks

[@ItalianMobster350]

I was wondering if on the second test in this video--where you twist the bar--if it would make a difference to turn back and forth instead of turning only counterclockwise. Kind of simulating the back and forth tug of the fish and fisherman against a pier pole vs the fish simply taking drag against the same pole. Hope that makes sense. It would also be interesting if you tried different types of abrasion materials in your experiments. Keep up the good work, I love these videos!

[@ross5469]

I was wondering if you can try testing these lines wet. This would be more realistic.

[@nchen09]

For bass fisherman 20 lb braid is used for finesse fishing and 20lb Mono or Flouro is used for power techniques such as flipping/pitching. I get it’s the same pound breaking strength but it’s not a fair comparison in my opinion. There’s no bass angler I know of that would use 20 lb braid to fish boat docks with unless they were skipping wacky worms or dropshotting and they’d used a flouro leader for those applications almost 99% of the time. 20lb braid is the same diameter as 6lb mono and 20lb mono is the same as 65lb braid.

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. What do you believe would be the fair comparison for this test?

[@colsoncustoms8994]

@@Saltstrong From some of the comments, 120 lb braid vs 12 lb mono wouldn't be out of the question... I would like to see some 60 lb braid vs 20 lb mono, just the shut everyone up if it still breaks super fast.

[@damionsowers8612]

The only advantage of braid is that it doesn't stretch. Mono has worked forever and passed the test of time.

[@spayrex_]

not the only one... Braid is way thinner so same diameter and braid is like 4 times as strong

[@kevinashley478]

I may not know much about line, I remember when you only had mono. But from what I have heard is mono has more stretch, followed by fluoro, followed by braid. And it seems in your tests that braid snapped easy, fluoro lasted longer and mono lasted longest. Could the stretch be the difference?

[@stevesutton772]

Very good. Very good.

[@measure2ice712]

So that version of power pro is not abrasion resistant at all, the V2 superslick however is. I would be interested in seeing a mono vs superslick powerpro in an equal diameter comparison. Your testing method is great, keep up the content!

[@lansiman]

should absolutely test with the same diameter braid

[@Saltstrong]

👍

[@dram340]

Line diameter vs line diameter for braid and mono or just test the braid same test but from 25 all the way 80lbs and see if they all break that quickly

[@kevinacevedo6854]

Can you do a test with the same line diameter, for example 40lb braid 10lb diameter vs 10lb monofilament. Thank you, K.A

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for the suggestion! We'll add it to the list!

[@Musicalpa]

I wonder if the abrasion test would have different results if the test is performed under water.

[@Saltstrong]

Great question! Make sure to ask this over in the Community (www.saltstrong.com/) where the coaches spend their time.

[@stevedimarco1064]

Same issue with Carolina rigs and Fish Finder rigs in the surf the slide on the fish finder rig and the weight on the Carolina rig will actually chafe right through the braid and you'll lose fish that's why I use mono on my Carolina rigs and surf rods

[@lachlanoneil8938]

While it's "bad" against abbrasion try cutting it with normal sisors it's much harder to cut and that probably applies to teeth as well.

[@juggy84]

Cut it under tension or with a knife and you'll find braid pops much quicker when tensioned. Braid cuts poorly with scissors because it iw very soft and thin, causing it to get squished between the blades of the scissors. Tension the line and the braid pops much quicker every time

[@brandonkishimoto9467]

Braid is a terrible substitute for mono... But it's not meant for that. It's excellent as a backing because it stays safely tucked away protected under all the mono until you need it when the big one hits. Then you will have the capacity to let it run. Just don't ever let it see the light of day unless there's a fish on the other end.

[@jeffdelima4780]

So which is better sir? Mono or braided

[@stevec69]

nice video can you do a comparison or test with fiahing with leader as opposed to not and see if fish care in other words will fish bite braid connected to the lure? i reallt want to see if fish get spooked by fiahing line

[@6atlantis]

Hi there I love the videos. Have you done any more tests on fluoro leaders vs. fluoro main lines? I found the new line I want to buy on sale, so if you keep finding the leaders are in fact not more abrasion resistant(across multiple brands) than the main line I’m going to get the extra 50-150yds buying main line fluoro as my leader material. Or just your opinion on whether or not I should spend the extra money on smaller more expensive spools of leader. And I know every brand is different, but in general. I could let you know which lines I’m looking at. Any help would be much appreciated thanks in advance -Charlie

[@ashrafsururi2937]

Is it 4 strand braid or 8 strand braid? Why not test these two line. Seeing which one is stronger or it broke off at the same time.

[@petermorton2869]

Hi Sir I'm quite shocked to see 20lb braid line to break first on the first test & it just goes to show that 20lb mono stands up to the test than braid & I have 65lb braid on short powerful Okuma Rod & Okuma overhead reel & I use a 50lb Monofilament Nylon line as a leader with the 65lb braid & I'm just wondering how would 65lb braid vs 60lb Monofilament Nylon would stand up to the 65lb braid because I don't think you can get 65lb Monofilament Nylon line & closest would be 60lb Monofilament Nylon line & that would be a good test Sir if could do that test Sir & would an interesting test to see if 65lb BRAID VS 60LB MONOFILAMENT NYLON LINE WILL STAND UP TO THE TEST Kind Regards Peter & I Thank You So kindly for doing all the other test you have done Sir MONOFILAMENT NYLON LINE VS FLUOROCARBON LINE & 20LB MONO EVEN BEAT 25LB FLUOROCARBON LINE WHICH WAS A REAL SHOCKER FANTASY THAT AYE CHEAP 20LB MONOFILAMENT NYLON LINE BEAT THE MORE EXPENSIVE 25LB FLUOROCARBON LINE HANDS DOWN & IT JUST GOES TO SHOW MONOFILAMENT NYLON LINE STANDS UP TO THE ABRASION TEST WEATHER IT'S BRAID OR FLUOROCARBON MONOFILAMENT NYLON LINE COMES OUT ON TOP ON THE ABRASION TEST GOOD ON YOU SIR FOR DOING THOSE TEST & Have A Lovely Nice Wonderful Day Sir 😀

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for watching and for the support Peter!

[@spencer5082]

I would love to see this in something like 20-30# braid vs. 10-12# mono. I’m guessing it would be the same. Maybe even 40-50# braid vs. 10# mono. I’m in the middle of purchasing a bunch of new line. My family fishes a LOT out at a Naval Pier. It’s maybe 5-8ft off the water with pylons in the water. I was planning on doing braid with large 3-5ft mono leaders but now I am thinking I should go all mono? My youngest son’s pole can only handle like 6-8# mono. I was just about to spool it with 15# braid and a long leader. Would you still do this or just mono it all out?

[@Saltstrong]

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[@SirSpinser]

@@Saltstrong Thanks for the reply and I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! LOL. I was a member about a year ago and let it lapse. I think your right that I need to get back into the club. Thanks.

[@austinp9986]

Hey Salt Strong.. love your vids... I was wondering if the fg knot would work with 30 lb power pro super slick to an 8 lb flouro leader?

[@thatsnice1073]

i have seen this test done with lines of the same diameter and the results are the same. Braid breaks quickly because each strand break at a time rather than all at once this means it is much less abrasion resistant

[@allgoodoutdoorsllc2020]

Thats nice where?

[@lachlanoneil8938]

That might be one reason but also it has a much thinner diameter

[@gizmocarr3093]

Testing braid and mono is deceiving because the diameters are so different. Small diameter line will certainly abrade faster than a line many times larger. However, it depends on the hardness of the materials being used to attain abrasion. Weeds and other materials are softer and braid cuts thru them like a sharp knife does lettuce. If I use 6-pound braid with a smaller diameter for fishing Steel Head, it will land many more large fish than 2-pound mono that is slightly larger in diameter. If either line comes in contact of a harder surface the mono will part faster than the braid, I assure you of that fact. The smallest of fish can cut line if it encounters sharp objects. You do not need any special cutting tool to cut mono but you do need something made to cut braided line.

[@FrankLadd]

I use size 4000 reels so 200 yard of 10 or 12 pound mono or 200 yards of 20 to 30 pound braid. So how does 12 pound mono compare to 30 pounds braid for abrasion. I really like the sensitivity of the 30 pound braid and it casts a bit farther but will the similar diameter braid be much less durable than mono?

[@Saltstrong]

If you're targeting fish that can be caught with 12 lb mono, then I'd recommend going with 10 to 15 lb braid because it casts so much better than 12 lb mono and 30 lb braid. Here's a video that shows how effective using light braid (just 10 lbs) can be for targeting redfish and snook around mangroves: www.saltstrong.com/articles/catching-inshore-fish-on-artificials/

[@DanhNguyenster64]

So if you fish jetties mono will have more abrasion resistance against the rocks then both braid and fluoro? Also, when fish kelp bedsI like braid bc it cuts through kelp better, is this true?

[@gregvvischmann7027]

kool test i too thought the braid would be better on the abrasion i use big game and swap it frequently

[@jamespitts10]

Goodd luck flippin matts with anything but braid.

[@Saltstrong]

Braid is the best!

[@asifansariart2988]

Which is best mono or fluro for fresh water

[@ScottBankBeaterBell]

Try this test with similar diameter lines. Courious to see that.

[@Saltstrong]

The power of those two lines are extremely different when their diameters are the same, so we didn't think it would be worth testing. Is there a situation in which you are deciding on braid vs. mono in which a specific diameter is desired?

[@mrlifetime64]

I've always fished stern clear blue original-and i have used trilene and i hate its performance- do a stern test sometime-thank you very interesting

[@nicks9360]

It would be cool to see this test done with Power Pro vs. Spiderwire to see if Spectra fibers has a difference between dyneema fibers

[@Saltstrong]

Coming soon!

[@ChristDisciple91]

What would happen if the braid is saturated in water? Please retest as this is more real world application.

[@Saltstrong]

Soaking the line has not made any noticeable difference to these tests.

[@hoptag]

Please run same test on mono and same diameter braid.

[@Saltstrong]

Do you ever find yourself in a decision of a braid and a mono that are the same diameter? The reason I ask is that it takes a ~100 lb braid to have the same diameter as a 20 lb mono... and those two strengths seem like a totally different weight class.

[@eastcoastoutdoors902]

If braid snapped that easily on that then I should have lost A TON more fish around pilings. I’ve wrestled big snook around pilings with my 20-50 lb braid and have had little problems. My only problems were just regular break off from monsters... you know. When I used mono I broke off on pilings almost instantly. This is in accurate lol

[@alemchelth]

Are both lines the same diameter?

[@chepachii]

Braided line has in a way revolutionised fishing IMO. A whole industry has been built around it. Reels are being made super expensive and super strong, along with rods to cope with braid I see videos of guys catching huge fish on braid, the rod bent to the handle, basically bringing the fish in with the line only. May as well be using rope. The rod and reel is only a tool to facilitate wrenching a fish in on high breaking strain braid. It's not sport at all. Case in point, say a guy is using 50lb braid for stripers, the equivalent mono setup is a 50lb game rod with a huge conventional reel. If a guy was winching them in on that people would say hardly sporting, why is it any different for a guy to winch them in on a rod that bends to the butt using 50lb braid?The fish is up against the strength of the line not the skill of the angler. It sucks that fishing has gone that way.

[@danb1913]

line should be submerged for a real test water could act as a lubricant or something different salt vs freshwater. and flouro should be included

[@jpvand1]

No surprise. It's definitely diameter-specific. I'd be more curious about nanofil V braid. And maybe ~0.04in braid V mono.

[@sixty9vette]

I'd like to see the same test but using the same diameter lines, not weight.

[@infosond]

Is this braid coated ?

[@kyleg7436]

Allright one thing that's obvious is one line is way thicker than the other braid is a lot thinner than the mono

[@marcopugliese7284]

You should use 8 strand braid in the same test

[@theloosemoose8200]

I was just hooked up to a massive fish at the inlet and my braid touched a rock for a split second and poof, fish gone.... So pissed, off with the braid

[@GetMoney24Hp]

What about testing the actual amount of weight eAch line can hold ?

[@lj2616]

GetMoney24Hp thats labeled on the packaging,and is commonly known as line test...

[@MRFLIP]

Big game line ain't no joke

[@keithhughes2936]

Your line is in one spot for the pillon test. In reality it's going to several feet that a fish will pull around a pillon or rock but I think the results should be close to the same.

[@nickcavazos5718]

I do notice my braid gets frayed more than my flouro or mono. But as far as this particular test I think the lines need to be same diameter. Bc 20 lbs test braid is like 2-4 lb line daliameter so really the 20 lbs mono should do better. I think 80-100lb braid (17-20 lb mono diameter ) would fair better....

[@Saltstrong]

I agree that the results would get closer as the diameters get closer. But I can't think of a situation where an angler would be deciding between a 20 lb mono and a 100 lb braid for any given species.

[@bennybits3009]

bought it retail? not online for the braid (china copy)

[@Saltstrong]

Yes, I got it at Bass Pro Shops.

[@riley7796]

Had to dislike. 20 lb braid is equivalent diameter to 6-8 lb mono. Do a test where braid is the same DIAMETER as the mono.

[@Saltstrong]

I was thinking that the target species of fish that an angler would use a 20 lb braid for is much different than the target species of us 6 lb mono. Can you help me understand when those two options would be an either-or choice?

[@ChrisPowellFishingTV]

It’s quite common to drop shot for small mouth bass with 15-20lb braid connected to a 6-8LB Mono or fluorocarbon leader. When I m flippin grass mats or brush for large mouth bass, I will use 50-65lb braid or 20-25lb monofilament or fluorocarbon. I tend to stick to braid because I believe it is stronger. As you probably know there’s guys that like the mono and fluorocarbon because they believe it’s more abrasion resistance.

[@vire559]

Here in my place people use at least 0.23 - 0.30mm braid with 0.23mm - 0.40mm leader for invisibility. Target species is Snakehead, Barramundi, Papuan Black Bass etc. Most of it with Baitcast reel. 0.23mm leader for barra is okay but for snakehead? Say good bye to your lure. The line will snap that's why people use straight 0.23mm braid or 0.40mm leader. for it

[@fullclip_nz]

DISAGREE The purpose of this test is to highlight real world fishing situations. When fishing you choose the BREAKING STRAIN most suited to your needs/application not the diameter of line. Therefore BREAKING STRAIN of line should be kept constant for braid and mono in this application. Another example... if you normally fish 20lb mono - then you're NEVER going to try and match the line diameter of the mono with braid to end up with 60lb braid or whatever. That is ridiculous, half the reason people use braid, aside from bite detection, is that it has a thinner diameter per breaking strain than mono and so allows for greater casting distance.

[@austin72]

Riley Pilot mono would still win it's nylon braid is strands it'll go a lot easier than mono will that's why I never use braid

[@timothyroche6445]

good test I tested xt and Stren mono won and it is cheap

[@benh5774]

This is shocking for sure

[@snookmaster3172]

Hey I luv in st.pete and I would love to come fishing with y'all my goal is to catch a snook I haven't caught one since I have been in fl

[@freemindas]

I can't believe you ignored the diameter of the line when you carried out these test. But if braided line is really that weak I can't really believe how I wasted my money on spending 7 times more of what could have spent on buying the same length of monofilament. My very first time using braided line on light spin fishing on a mountain rocky river. It's time to find out the hard way lol !!!

[@Saltstrong]

The main factor for most anglers in power, so that's what was made equal in this test. The benefit of braid is in its casting performance and feel of strikes given its thin diameter and no-stretch material. But the cons is that it's not as abrasion-resistant and it's easier for the fish to see in the water. So the line assembly we recommend is to use braid for the mainline and then add a ~2 ft mono/fluoro leader at the end that can handle the abrasion it may get exposed to while being less visible to the fish.

[@freemindas]

@@Saltstrong yeah thanks for the reply and suggestion. That's what I actually did today. I added 70 cm of fluorocarbon leader at the end of my braided line to tie the lure and it worked pretty nice. Most of the time my braided line floats in the water and rarely comes to contact with any rock .I loved the feeling of braided line as a first timer.

[@DanielLopez-ux1io]

Can u plz do Berkley vanish leader vs Berkley vanish main line

[@vire559]

I don't agree with the test. I'll tell you why. Here in my place people use at least 0.23 - 0.30mm braid with 0.23mm - 0.40mm leader for invisibility. Target species is Snakehead, Barramundi, Papuan Black Bass etc. Most of it with Baitcast reel. 0.23mm leader for barra is okay but for snakehead? Say good bye to your lure. The line will snap that's why people use straight 0.23mm braid or 0.40mm leader. for it

[@LonePuppy1]

Could you try like generic brand line to name brand

[@murdered350]

Bring back the beard!

[@Saltstrong]

Haha! It's getting cold out now so I'm thinking about growing it out again.

[@stephenandreu8192]

do one with Berkeley triline xl smooth casting vs p-line floroclear

[@jasondelacruz1639]

Compare Gliss line to mono and fluoro!