alright here is the scoop, i got a new rod and reel for christmas this year

reel: shimano sahara 2500 (spinning)

rod: a 7' falcon medium spinning rod.

the reel came with 8 pound spiderwire braided and when i tested it out in my backyard i could cast all my lures further than normal.  so i took my kayak out for the first time this year( trolling with a topwater) and some clown decided to drive his boat right behind me and literally took all my line.  so when i got home i put a 8 lb trilene flurocarbon line on my reel i noticed i couldn't cast some of the my lures (rooster tails, and smaller rapala floating minnows nearly as far as i could with the braided line? ( seems like it would die mid cast) is there a reason why it won't cast nearly as far?  should i just stick with the braided?  i am primarily a topwater lure person so any help would be appreciated.

the braid is limper so it will cast furthur than flouro.a limp mono such as trilene xl might cast as far or close 2 it.

Generally speaking, the thinner the line's diameter, the farther it should cast a lure.  8# braid should be much thinner than 8# fc any day of the week. You results therefore, should not be surprising. 8-)

There may be redemption in that the clown in the boat may have ended up with a ruined prop shaft seal.

What is the mono equivalent to 8# braid anyways? I can't imagine line so thin.

8lb braid is about the equal of 1lb mono (Power Pro is anywayz).  AWESOME STUFF!!

What applications would you use it for?

8lb braid is about the equal of 1lb mono (Power Pro is anywayz). AWESOME STUFF!!

I disagree, light braid is terrible. IMO. The wind takes the line everywhere, and it gets tangled around the rod so easily.

No question braid does come with it's own set of problems, but well worth the trouble.  You get used to it fairly quick.  I use 10# for freshwater, has the sensitivity and cast ability of 2# with awesome strength.  Hooksets are just a mere wristflick.  I only use braid fresh and salt.

Mono has it's advantages but I can't think of any except price.

What is the mono equivalent to 8# braid anyways? I can't imagine line so thin.

1LB test.

WHICH IS BETTER  NOT TO SPOOK THE FISH

Generally speaking, the thinner the line's diameter, the farther it should cast a lure. 8# braid should be much thinner than 8# fc any day of the week. You results therefore, should not be surprising. 8-)

There it is. Thinner line=longer casts. Braid is always thinner than mono in the same lb test. The limpness only becomes a factor when you are comparing braid with an equivalent diameter of mono.