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05-19-2017, 11:53 AM #1
Braid vs mono what works best for you
What line does everyone use? Do you have 6 different colors or all the same? I know different line dives different. Just trying to gather some knowledge.
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05-19-2017, 12:05 PM #2
I like 17ib stren.
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05-19-2017, 12:13 PM #3
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05-19-2017, 12:32 PM #4
I think mono holds better in the front clip on inline boards, big boards it doesn't matter. As far as untangling mono is much easier and you will have some tangles sooner or later, I don't care who you are As far as the depth charts just figure a little more line out for heavier line. I think most dive charts are with 10lb mono.
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05-19-2017, 01:00 PM #5
30 lb braid for big boards, I prefer 17 lb Trilene for online boards. Absolutely use the same thing on each rod (at least one diameter) whenever possible and calibrate your reels. You don't want variables in your setup because you won't be able to easily duplicate what is working or you may be unintentionally duplicating what isn't working.
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05-19-2017, 03:19 PM #6
12 lb big game mono for me, same diameter as 10lb xt, so dive charts are accurate. Plus for the price I replace it every season or if I happen to loose some and need to recalibrate the reel. Once I back fill my reel I can respool a 27 LC reel for under a dollar.
Should have mentioned I am using inline boards.
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05-19-2017, 04:47 PM #7
inline boards? are those just the yellow offshore tackle boards with the tattle tale? that's what i use and i plan on calibrating next week. just trying to figure out what type of line to get. i'm some what a stickler for braid and i like the fireline by berkley. so if i go braid should i go the equivalent of mono? so 10 lb mono would be like 20 lb braid? also i try to run a 5 or 6 foot mono leader on cranks or is that not needed?
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05-19-2017, 05:30 PM #8
Yes, inlines are the yellow or orange Offshore or Church boards. Most dive curves are based on a line diameter of .014", if you want to run an equivalent braid just look for that diameter, usually 30 or 40 lb. If you want your cranks to run deeper, there are curves using 10lb fireline or the equivalent diameter.
As far as leader on your braid, I will let someone that uses braid give their opinion. I run mono on my trolling rods, I like stretch that comes using mono. Just remember you are not holding a trolling rod, so there is no sensitivity gain using braid.
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05-19-2017, 05:47 PM #9
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05-19-2017, 06:54 PM #10
I also use 12lb. Big game, very good for the price for years I never used it I thought it was cheap junk line,but I was very surprised with the quality of the.I now buy the 4700 yd spools. I like the line and haven't had a breakoff not to mention the cost savings
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