Braid and VS question

[fcap60]

Some will argue I'm old fashioned, but try MONO. I still think it is easier to use, much more abrasion resistant, especially if you fish in boulder fields.

I use both, but I have much less problems with mono.

[MAKAI]

Big reels 65# samurai.
Middle reels 50# samurai.
Small reels 30 # samurai.

Anything smaller is like trying to deal with smoke.

[piemma]

Originally Posted by fcap60

Some will argue I'm old fashioned, but try MONO. I still think it is easier to use, much more abrasion resistant, especially if you fish in boulder fields.

I use both, but I have much less problems with mono.

You are right on point with the mono. The only problem with mono is it floats. If you are fishing deep water with a lot of current (read Canal) you will not get down to the fish. 2 years ago I fished right next to 2 guys from this Board and they caught fish after fish with braid. I was using the same lures but had mono instead. I NEVER touched a fish that day.

[TheSurfcaster]

On my Diawa Saltiga Z and my two Van Staal's 250's I switched to Samurai 55 lb.

No problems at all.

[nightfighter]

Suffix is my choice on conventional bass reels. Always had PP on surf gear, VS200. I have had a bad batch of PP before... Replaced off a different spool and no problems. I will not use PP in anything less than 50# though... Tried 30# and had windknots galore.