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[santefe]

I thought I would put braid line on my spinning reel, but the salesman recommended that I not.
Anyone have an opinion on this?

[Rodney]

I've been spooling my spinning reels with PowerPro braided for six years now, way better than mono.

[bobby b]

+1 for Braid on a spinning reel

Keep your mono for your leaders

[hammer]

I use braid too with about 8 feet of flouro. Knitted to the front.

[psd1179]

 the salesman is a dumb my friend

[santefe]

Thank you all, braid it is....

[fisherforever]

Go with Power Pro Super 8 Slick

[Knife]

 Tried a number of different brands of braid before settling on sufix 832. Less problems with brands that are not as pliable twisting an knotting, especially when new. I also add 6 to 8' of mono leader, using the fg knot.

[clarki]

Salesmen aren’t generally dumb. There’s usually a reason why they make one recommendation over another. Maybe he’s had a bad personal experience or he’s had feedback from customers.

Did he give the reasoning behind his recommendation, santafe?

[Fish Assassin]

I've been spooling my spinning reels with PowerPro braided for six years now, way better than mono.

Been doing what the Master have been doing.

[Rodney]

For my salmon spinning setup, I have 15lb test PowerPro spooled on the Shimano Stradic 2500. I tie 4 to 8ft of Seaguar 12 or 15lb test STS fluorocarbon to the end as the leader.

For my trout spinning setup, I have 10lb test PowerPro spooled on the Stradic 1000, and 6lb test Seaguar STS fluorocarbon as leader.

[Hike_and_fish]

Its possible this person discouraged the use for vraid on a spinning reel for the application of simple float fishing a lake with a worm. There are simple applications where mono is preferred. The question needs to be asked, "What is the purpose ?". Then chose the right line for that particular application.

[hammer]

Good point...there are certainly some applications where you could make a case for mono. Ie. I think Kokanee trollers like mono

[RalphH]

https://www.sportfishingmag.com/braid-vs-mono/

will also depend on the user. Kids and braid? Newbies and braid? Cost is also a factor.

While I hate seeing knotted coils of any discarded line, discarded braid makes me shudder.

[skaha]

--It also depends on the equipment you have. Not every reel or rod made is suitable for use with braid...maybe it was good advice given the equipment you are using or the method and places you intend to fish. I would need more information before crucifying the salesperson.