Traditionally, I have used mono on my spinnerbait/crankbait set ups for the stretch, thinking this helps with the hook set on a moving lure.  But I've been thinking about switching to braid. I love the feel and sensitive of braid, but my only concern is that the lack of stretch will hurt my hook up rate.  Thoughts?

I use braid for my spinner and buzzbait fishing and actually have better hook ups because of the lack of stretch and their big hooks.  I would assume if you pair the braid with a softer action rod that you should be okay using it for cranks, not so much for the hook set but for keeping the fish from coming unbuttoned.

I'm seriously considering trying braid for worming and jigging. I haven't had any issues with any quality line I've used for spinner baits or cranks.

Along with a more moderate action rod loosening the drag a little is helpful as well.

I have some trouble casting braids on baitcasting gear.  Occasionally it will dig into itself and then it will just stop mid cast. Even with 40lb power pro

I have tried it for cranks and I am not a fan.  I like braid for other techniques.  For cranks I like mono or even fluorocarbon. 

I would stick with mono.

Braid is not bad for light cranks on spinning. I rarely use braid at all anymore though. It's pretty much CXX mostly for me or some other kind of copoly usually.

I use a lot of braid. I use it for spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, chatterbaits, crankbaits, jigs, and jerkbaits.  I will use a leader if I feel it necessary for jerkbaits and jigs.  

I don't like braid for either application. Stick with mono unless you want to strictly throw deep crankbaits in the setup, in which case I would go with fluoro. I use crankbait style glass or composite rods for spinnerbaits as well as crankbaits. 

I have been throwing spinnerbaits on 20# Pline CXX. Keeps the bait high, which I like, and the knot strength is excellent.

No reason to switch for me. Trilene XL does everything I need for cranks and spinnerbaits. As for contact baits, braid and fluoro are king. If it aint broke don't fix it.

I use 15# power pro on a small shimano casting reel.  Hardly any troubles.  No more than I would have with mono or fluro.  I do use a leader too.....12#.  Love the fact I don't have to respool line as often.

I like braid for jerk baits, cranks and spinnerbaits because of the no stretch.  I adjust my drag and use a moderate action rod.  The sensitivity on a taut line is key for feeling what the bait is doing and bumping against.  I do use a leader though.

I toyed around with it a few years ago. Went back to mono/copolymer.

Traditionally, I have used mono on my spinnerbait/crankbait set ups for the stretch, thinking this helps with the hook set on a moving lure.  But I've been thinking about switching to braid. I love the feel and sensitive of braid, but my only concern is that the lack of stretch will hurt my hook up rate.  Thoughts?

 

I used braid for spinner baits for one season. I usually throw 12 lb yozuri for this application so decided what the heck. That season 6 spinnerbaits broke on me. The spinnerbait used is very well known brand that I still use today. I switched back to 12lb yozuri and I have yet to break another spinnerbait. The conclusion I came up with, is that braid's 0 stretch properties effect the integrity of the spinner bait over time. When I caught nice bass, the spinnerbait was all mangled using braid. I had to manipulate the bait back into place. That alone weakens the metal over time. Going back to yozuri, the bait required very minor adjustments or tuning. Also I found that the strike is absorbed better using a copoly vs  braid.  This is just my .02 from on the water observations.