Recently moved to Iowa. I’m from Florida so all my stuff is rigged with braid. What are most guys using out in the Midwest where ponds and lakes aren’t swamps???

Depends on where I'm casting.

We got slop up here - not quite what FL has - but enough that braid for frogs, flipping, buzzing over weedbanks or other techniques where you're casting into/over/close to the weeds is still a good idea.

Oh ok awesome. Thank you for the reply. I’m used to 15 pound or 65 pound braid. So I wasn’t sure if I should make the switch to mono or flouro 

Mostly what I use here in Nebraska.

Spinning:  8lb

Crankbaits: 12lb

Variety of baits: 12-15lb

Froggin: 50lb braid

 

 

All 3. If you must have just one, go with mono 

So why mono it’s got so much stretch? 

12 minutes ago, Joedodge said:

So why mono it’s got so much stretch? 

Depends on the mono - FC actually has MORE stretch, just that it takes a bit more force to start the stretch. Hybrid lines have - overall - the least stretch. One of the board members did a stretch test on a variety of mono, FC and hybrid lines a few years back.

Annual Line Stretch Test (Updated 2016) - Fishing Rods, Reels, Line, and Knots - Bass Fishing Forums

 

Another thing to note - if you haven't totally stretched it out, Mono will rebound...FC won't.

10 minutes ago, Joedodge said:

So why mono it’s got so much stretch? 

It’s good for any purpose, the others a bit more specific 

Thanks everyone. I’m so used to just throwing braid in Florida. I guess I’ll need to actually give some other lines a try!!!