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Braid, Why So Heavy?

gulfcaptain
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On my other 4 rods are 1 spin with light fluro no backing. A topwater/treble rod mobo , jig n worm rod one with 20 pound fluro 1 with 12 lb. And my swiwbait rod 25lb mono. Which im considering changeing to braid as well. Then my spin with 10lb fluro, thats a light finesse jig/plastic small shallow crank and topwater

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    • A-Jay
      A-Jay

      For me, braid use is less about the lines breaking strength and more about no stretch & manageability.   The line strength ends up being a beneficial by-product.  10 & 20 works for me on spi

    • atpns1234
      atpns1234

      I use 50lb when the cover gets thick. Not so much for the fish but for what I may have to pull him out of.

    • Mainebass1984
      Mainebass1984

      I use 50 lb braid. I fish super heavy cover. If I hook a huge bass and it gets wrapped on a log, I want to pull the log in too.

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