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Originally Posted by numbskull
An underestimated benefit (except when jigging) of mono is it's stretch. Although I can work plugs better with Fireline, I loose less fish and straighten less hooks with mono. I find I can fish a tighter drag and control big fish better in the rocks as a result.
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I've noticed that, too. Like a big shock absorber. I was snapping my braid when I first tried until I backed off the drag. My neighbor actually caught one of those first break-off fish the next day in the same spot.
A big rubber band with a tighter drag can be a real benefit getting a biggun in.