For me it's not 100% About castability. It is more about the conditions of the bottom of the area I'm fishing. Also about wind conditions and other factors.
Yessir those all play a factor into which to use as well when I’m fishing rocky structure like the Potomac I prefer mono as well because braid fray’s rubbing up against those big Potomac boulders on the bottom
I use nothing but braid on my conventional reels. Once in a while I will get a back lash, and yes it is within the distance I have casted and reeled in a few times. War lol, there will always be on the subject. too many use braid and don’t have the issues. One thing I have found, if I try to put energy behind the cast as if to cast to Europe then it will mess up. I do however only cast my rovers, my other conventional are used for trolling and the line is let out not casted.
Thx for the info vets yea the old braid vs mono debate lol I use both . But on my conventional reels I just find the backlashes are more often with braid and even harder to get out lol... maybe I will revisit braid on my baitcaster in the future on better reels that are designed for casting.
The beauty of using braid its strength to diameter ratio is insane. Something that ratio allows you to do is use a much lighter weight and hold bottom. I have used 4 or 6oz sinkers in 80ft of water vs guys using 30lb mono,8-12oz sinkers, still scoping out and not getting fish. I know the answer to your next video and may I suggest 20lb braid vs 20lb mono. That's a fun one.
Ooooo controversial one here, I can cast either on a baitcaster, but braid actually travels further. It’s all about the dial in. Like someone already said, YOU STARTED A WAR! 😂
@@bigb63fsu yea I can usually get braid a little further, just due to no stretch, and the rod I pair it with. I was surf fishing in Cali last year blasting my conventional with 65lb across the ocean to Japan 😂
@@TheFishinMagician20 same here, and actually with shark fishing from shore, you definitely want braid on a conventional baitcaster for more line capacity
Haz watched a guy take all the magnets out a catmaxthrew out about 70 to 80 yards if your good with thumb also u can put high speed spool bearings in it do agree with u about the mono on the bigger bait casters have mono no bird nest yet
To me lighter # mono is ok on baitcaster, but anything over 20 pound test, im goin with braid on it if im gonna be casting 40 or 50 yds. Ive got 40# power pro braid on my tr200g and 50# power pro on the battle 3. Its all about finding the sweet spot!!! Have a good one!
Braid is amazing, no stretch, great sensitivity, small diameter, etc. But I agree, they can create some problems with large baitcasters with heavy weight...for instance a catfish setup. Additionally, you just don't get quite the abrasion resistance with braid vs. heavy mono, nor do you get any read advantages of braid's good qualities with that type setup. Also with the smaller diameter it takes a lot more braid to fill the spool on these larger reels. That's braid that never is used. Option is to use backing which is another subject. I'm switching all my catfish setups back to heavy-ish mono. Spinning reels? Hands down braid. Just casts better, loads on the spool better and the twist that comes with spinning reels doesn't seem to affect braid as badly as it does mono.
You just started a war 😳 lol, just playing 😂
Watched several videos. You helped alot because you talk about fishing line with bank fishermen in mind. 👍🏽
Thx 🙏🏽 appreciate the support glad I could help
For me it's not 100% About castability. It is more about the conditions of the bottom of the area I'm fishing. Also about wind conditions and other factors.
Yessir those all play a factor into which to use as well when I’m fishing rocky structure like the Potomac I prefer mono as well because braid fray’s rubbing up against those big Potomac boulders on the bottom
Sounds like you need more tension on your braid when spoiling it onto your baitcaster. Line is biting into itself because it’s too loose when spoiled
Oh trust me I had a lot of tension when spooling up I know what the problem was... there was braid on my baitcasters 🤣😂
I've had trouble with braid digging into itself no matter how tight I spool it?
Thanks for sharing have a blessed day in the name of Jesus
Get a magged conventional reel it will outcast anything you have
I use nothing but braid on my conventional reels. Once in a while I will get a back lash, and yes it is within the distance I have casted and reeled in a few times.
War lol, there will always be on the subject. too many use braid and don’t have the issues. One thing I have found, if I try to put energy behind the cast as if to cast to Europe then it will mess up. I do however only cast my rovers, my other conventional are used for trolling and the line is let out not casted.
Thx for the info vets yea the old braid vs mono debate lol I use both . But on my conventional reels I just find the backlashes are more often with braid and even harder to get out lol... maybe I will revisit braid on my baitcaster in the future on better reels that are designed for casting.
Interesting video, I use mono but for me it is more of a price thing for the amount of times I get to fish.
Oh yea mono is def a lot cheaper than braid
HAZ. I have never used braid until this month and the bite detection is amazing and I love it bro great video buddy great information
Yea braid has very little give unlike mono so you can feel the bites better
Enjoyed Haz, great videobe blessed tite lines my brother
Thank you for a great and informative video! I'll consider getting a baitcaster. I'm mono girl though.
Just take your big baitcasters with braid in boat,put a lighter weight on and start letting it out until spooled,then reel it back on tight.
The beauty of using braid its strength to diameter ratio is insane. Something that ratio allows you to do is use a much lighter weight and hold bottom. I have used 4 or 6oz sinkers in 80ft of water vs guys using 30lb mono,8-12oz sinkers, still scoping out and not getting fish.
I know the answer to your next video and may I suggest 20lb braid vs 20lb mono. That's a fun one.
Yes braid has its advantages it’s great to use both they both have purposes
Ooooo controversial one here, I can cast either on a baitcaster, but braid actually travels further. It’s all about the dial in. Like someone already said, YOU STARTED A WAR! 😂
War!! Lol yes there are ways that braid will cast further but this is more towards the new bank anglers trying to find out the best option
Mark I was about to say the same thing, Ive never seen a difference in castability between braid and mono on a conventional reel
@@bigb63fsu yea I can usually get braid a little further, just due to no stretch, and the rod I pair it with. I was surf fishing in Cali last year blasting my conventional with 65lb across the ocean to Japan 😂
@@TheFishinMagician20 same here, and actually with shark fishing from shore, you definitely want braid on a conventional baitcaster for more line capacity
@@bigb63fsu true that , they spool yah quick
Haz watched a guy take all the magnets out a catmaxthrew out about 70 to 80 yards if your good with thumb also u can put high speed spool bearings in it do agree with u about the mono on the bigger bait casters have mono no bird nest yet
Yessir ima take a part a reel that I have laying around and see if I can upgrade some parts and make it cast further
Mmmm, you may be on to something 👍🏽
To me lighter # mono is ok on baitcaster, but anything over 20 pound test, im goin with braid on it if im gonna be casting 40 or 50 yds. Ive got 40# power pro braid on my tr200g and 50# power pro on the battle 3. Its all about finding the sweet spot!!! Have a good one!
Braid is amazing, no stretch, great sensitivity, small diameter, etc. But I agree, they can create some problems with large baitcasters with heavy weight...for instance a catfish setup. Additionally, you just don't get quite the abrasion resistance with braid vs. heavy mono, nor do you get any read advantages of braid's good qualities with that type setup. Also with the smaller diameter it takes a lot more braid to fill the spool on these larger reels. That's braid that never is used. Option is to use backing which is another subject. I'm switching all my catfish setups back to heavy-ish mono. Spinning reels? Hands down braid. Just casts better, loads on the spool better and the twist that comes with spinning reels doesn't seem to affect braid as badly as it does mono.
Good video
Braid blows. There. I. Said. It.
😂😂😂
Hahaha.
👍 Came over from Fish Snatcher. Hookset
Thx bro appreciate ya
It’s all matter of opinion. I use braid all all of my catfish setups. Cannot stand to use mono
#teammono