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Old 07-18-2016, 07:07 AM   #4
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I just want to weigh in on the braid thing. I have had it with braid. I believe it has its place on a sandy beach but if you are around rocks it sucks. ZERO abrasion resistance. I fish conventional with 10 to 12 feet of 50# mono as a leader. Albright Knot to go braid to mono.

I have lost countless big fish to the braid getting cut on rocks. I'm now all mono on my boat.
with ya on that... 50lb Ande will take a lot of abuse...might even serve as an anchor rode in a pinch!

A good run is better than a bad stand!
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