I have had a reel spooled with braid for 5 years now and the braid is still going strong. I would have probably switch mono out 4 or 5 times over the same time span. I have found that after snagging mono it stretches out and looses its strength hence the need to change it seasonally. One thing with braid is it doesnt stretching and still maintains its strength after pulling out a snag. I run 30 lb braid, with 8lb diameter its cast like a dream, cuts through the wind, is super responsive...all and all I like it quit a bit.
When float fishing, I usually run a float on my braid below that a swivel with 3 feet of 15lb maxima (with split shot attached) and then another swivel to which I attach and appropriately sized lead. I have yet to snap off a drennan this way or leave a run with 30 feet of braid in it...its the best of both worlds!
Much like everything its the application that gives braid a bad name...flossing will leave yards of braid in any river if its runs right down to the weight. Deal with the flossing/bottom bouncing issue on the ved and the impact of braid on that river goes WAY down.
PS - I hit the ved 3 times this fall and pulled 3 harnesses with betties, 10 foot leaders, and yards of braid attached. Typical fraser gear...so ask me where I think the true issue lies!
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Topic: Tested: Mono vs Braided (Read 9600 times)