Super Braid VS Mono?

[Gju42486]

just got some superbraid line tonight,,10lb test, 3lb diameter....i was curious to know if this will get me a few extra feet in depth when pulling cranks....i will be pulling reef runner deep little rippers most of the time and wanted to know if anyone knew how far back id have to run them to reach 20foot? i was thinking around 200 or so? also,,what is the advantages/disadvantanges of superbraid over mono if any?

[ETT]

Gju,
I'm replying from Memphis (my son's) and don't have my PT handy, so I can't give you specific data for the 20'. Experiment and you'll figure it out.

What to expect from a small dia. superbraid.
1. about 25-30% more lure action (which means lure tuning is even a bigger issue).

2. more depth as you know

3. more rip offs because of the total lack of stretch in the line.

to minimze the rip offs, consider using a longer softer rod, and for sure... back the drag off on the reel. Go easy with the fish, and when you feel them shaking their heads, stop reeling and hold steady pressure on them. It should take you twice as long to get a fish to the net with the superbraids and you'll still loose some to rip offs.

The guys who get onto superbraids can't hardly stand to fish with mono. To them it feels rubber band line.

I fish with many novice fishermen, and the mono is much easier and forgiving, so we only use superbraids when it is really needed. Hope this helps and good luck.

[spartan]

When trolling, I think one of the biggest advantages is being able to feel and see the action of the lure working. It is much easier to detect weeds or small perch on your bait. With mono, you might be crackig in the line to check....with super braid you can feel that something isn't right. Also great for jigging as you feel everything..

Set your drag right and you will be fine. I don't have any problems with rip-offs. You don't need to set the hook like you would with mono. If trolling, the hook is already set.

I have actually boated many more fish with the super braids. In the past, I would regularly hook fish on mono that would clip me and I would come back with just line. Now I have the opportunity to catch those big northerns and muskies that were making off with the bait. I use power pro or stren super braid in the 20lbs (6 lbs equiv mono).

Good luck

[Old Doc]

I have switched exclusively to the super braids and have not had a problem with fish ripping off. I just use a little common sense when setting the hook and have had great success. I will use a florocarbon leader sometimes if jigging or bobber fishing but tie directly to a crank bait.Good luck. I think you will love the new braid.

Doc

[Gju42486]

so tie the crankbait directly to the braid??? I talked to guys who use it down the lake and they all run like a 4 foot mono leader to the crankbait,,,,is this wrong? Like i said, i have about 200 yards of braid attached to a barrel swivel then a 4 foot long piece of mono leader attached to the barrel swivel, and have a swivel attached to that,,,so basically what i should do is just tie the braid to the crankbait,,,no swivel,mono or nothing?

[ETT]

I use a crosslock round bottom snap only between the superbraid and the lure. 5/8" long.

[Terroreyes]

Some people use a length of mono, but to me, it defeats the whole purpose of using the braided line to begin with. Tying is a waste of valuable time. use the cross-locks like ETT said.

[JimH]

What about for jigging/rigging? I've been using Powerpro for trolling, for about a year now, it works great, but....what about for jigging or rigging? My concern is when you get snagged. Does anyone use a short 5' mono leader to their Powerpro when jig fishing or rigging? I'm wondering if it might work.

[cxtx]

Tie a small Spro swivel (very strong for their size) to the end of your braid and tie on a 2' - 2.5' flurocarbon leader and then a small snap (I prefer the black ones for less visibility) if using lures. If jigging, tie direct. You'll have to replace the leader eventually, but your line will be less visible and you still have a fairly "no-stretch" set-up. Keep your drags loose, especially when the fish is close to the boat.