Distance-braid vs mono

[coombro]

Great idea thanks. I'll try it and definatly save some $$.

[kygorski]

I use braid from 8/1 to 30/8 on almost all my tackle now. Even have some 100 lb test on my lure retriever. No stretch, greater distance, good long distance hook sets, and no or little memory.Once you get used to it, and how to avoid wind knots with the very light stuff, you'll never go back.I like flouro leaders in very clear water like dale,and a heavy mono on mt spinner baits and buzzers because it is stiff and handles loop eyes better.But it will cut you bad so have a line wrap of some kind for snags.

[kygorski]

one other thing, after a couple of months of hard fishing, turn it end to end, some of the braid on my reels is probably 3 or more years old, and still as strong as new. I hate fireline.

[12VoltMan]

Braid for sure. As mono gets older (especially cheap mono) it gets stiffer and harder to cast. As braid gets older, it actually softens up a bit and casts and lays on the spool much better.

[peter]

one other thing, after a couple of months of hard fishing, turn it end to end, some of the braid on my reels is probably 3 or more years old, and still as strong as new. I hate fireline.

What dont you like about fire line.
Just curious--maybe some problem orcharastic to look out for.

Thanks