PowerPro or Mono

[gone fishin]

I use braid with a long mono leader on my non levelwind reel. Bring the leader back into the reel if you are using a conventional reel. I use 40 pound power pro with a 30 pound leader allowing a breakoff when I get hung up bouncing the bottom and 65 pound power pro when jigging eelskins or heavy bucktail jigs with a 30 or 40 pound leader. I have never lost a fish due to chafing on the rocks using that setup.

I do use the old standby Ande mono when plugging - I plug with a levelwind reel, cannot plug and watch the lure and concentrate on the plug's action.

I think most fishermen have spent a good amount of money on line trying to find their ideal combo.

Just as an afterthought, I have found the alberto knot to be one of the best for mono leader to braid line. It is a smooth knot and will not hang up on guides or mung when tied properly.

Just my opinion!

[Parker650]

So what do you guys recommend? I've got 9, 10 & 12 foot spinning set ups. I think a heavy mono is going to severely limit my casting ability....

[fishaholic18]

Originally Posted by Parker650

So what do you guys recommend? I've got 9, 10 & 12 foot spinning set ups. I think a heavy mono is going to severely limit my casting ability....

50# PowerPro-Albright Knot-40 or 50# Long mono leader

[Nebe]

Suffix has just started making braid and i was just givin a free spool to try out- so far i love it. its very very supple... holds knots nice and its thinner than power pro. I think im hooked.

theres also a cool new mono comming out called Gamma that is treated with radiation to make it strong yet soft.... might be a good alternative ot back country if they stop making it as was previously mentioned.