i am always reading about only use 15lb mono on topwater, 6-8lb floro on drop shots, 50lb braid on frogs.....

 

I only carry one pole.

 

isn't ok to use braid as the main line and just change a 6ft leader to the situation?

 

thanks for any help!!

If I only carried one pole that's exactly how I'd do it. Probably with 30lb braid if it's a baitcaster.

This will cover the vast majority of your fishing:

 

Spinning gear: Yo-Zuri Hybrid #6 (11.9 lb breaking strength)

 

Baitcasting tackle: Yo-Zuri Hybrid #12 (19.5 lb breaking strength)

For what it's worth, I use 15# braid, without leader, for everything. I can't provide an actual number, but I'm pretty sure that my Power Pro has breaking strength considerably higher than the stated 15#.

Marty,

 

Do you use a leader for deep water baits of drop shots?

 

Marty,

 

Do you use a leader for deep water baits of drop shots?

 

 

Don't ever use a leader. I'm also a shallow water angler and seldom fish deep water.

Didn't state whether it's a b/c or spinning.  I fish only spinning, I prefer braid either 10 or 15# and both are thinner than 6# mono or copoly, stronger with less memory.  I always use a leader regardless of technique or lure type, leaders can be change in a matter of seconds.