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.