I use mono, co-polymer, braid and even fluorocarbon on a couple rods. As stated, each has its use. Having said that I prefer mono or co-polymer on the majority of my outfits. To each his own. 

I have used Mono so long i have hard time adjusting to braid.I have never had a problem with berkley Big game.I guess what ever works for ya.

I just got my first true 'heavy' setup, and I'll be trying braid out (again) with that since I intend to use it mainly for frogging and punching.  If the experiment goes well, I'll maybe move to trying braid/fluoro on my soft plastics rod...

On 9/12/2016 at 9:16 AM, J Francho said:

It's sort of like asking, which is better: Hammer or screwdriver?

Different tools. 

I'll take the hammer. If you can't fix it with a hammer get a bigger hammer. Eventually you will fix it or fix it where no one else can. 

I fish Berkley Big Game 12# a lot. It's a good universal size works good for many applications. I'm going to up it to 15# next time I order line just because of the ever so slight difference in diameter it's next to nothing for that 3# extra. The #12 has been awesome for a all around line though. 

I also use braid on a couple of my reels for the flipping and heavy cover situations (frogs).

I find the whole bass being spooked by braid humorous. Maybe trout or some other species it's a issue. Bass eat A rigs, double whopper poppers, spinnerbaits, and strike with wire leaders and in my past experience never had a issue. If your bored tie all the leader knots you want but I won't have any thanks.