Fishing braid with heavy jigs in fast running water is a pleasure. I fish the ditch regularly and can get to the bottom with braid in less time than mono. The braid doesn't bow as does mono in current and allows for a better feel when the fish strikes. You also gain a lot of control when fishing plugs with braid. I like to say you can feel the fish fart with PP.
There is a couple of tips that I would pass on to those who are starting out using braid. This applies to both conventional and spinning Use a long shock leader and bring the leader back into the reel. There is no give to braid and when casting or loading your rod, you can actually damage a good rod. I tie either a Alberto or double uni when joining the lines and don't have any problems with a knot running through the guides. The mono leader also eliminates the chaffing of rocks and barnicles, allowing braid at all times. When the mono gets chaffed, it is a simple matter of just replacing a leader and keeping the PP at the proper level on your reel.
The second is to stop at a cvs store and buy a roll of adhesive tape. The old cloth style and tape your thumb where you guide the line into the reel. especially those who fish non - levelwind reels. Guiding a line in with a sizeable fish on can really take the skin and flesh to the bone. A little experimenting with the tape can save the thumb! Also, don't grab the braid when a fish is finally in. A quick thrashing of a blue or any fish can cause quite a cut hand. Another reason for a mono leader !!
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