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Originally Posted by Mike P
As far as backlashes go---there is absolutely no reason to ever use less than 50# braid on any conventional. Or even 65# or a very thick 50 like Cortland Master Braid.
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This is canal specific jigging (and possibly beach bottom fishing) advice. If you plan to plug anywhere else, there are significant advantages (and disadvantages) to thinner braid. #20 fireline is the most you would ever want on a beach (or plugging from a boat), and #30 fireline is plenty for the rocks. Distance, and more importantly, water resistance, line sag, and cross wind kiting all deteriorate rapidly as line diameter increases. If you plan to fish artificals, staying in touch with your lure is a major benefit. There is no outfit I have found that does this as well as a medium weight conventional setup with the lightest braid you can get away with for the conditions you fish.