Fireline ?

[Vogt]

Yes to mono backing, yes to mono or flouro leader(your choice), and fireline is very good with knots.

[MAC]

I run a swivel between braid and mono leader. My opinion is a swivel is a must on spinning gear. If using conventional I forgo the swivel and tie direct. I only use a shocker if using heavy stuff on a conventional. The knot of choice for me is a uni to uni. a drop of zap a gap on the braid side helps a lot too.

On the backing; it depends on what reel I am putting braid on. A VS 250 will hold probably 100 bux worth of braid so mono backing out to the holes in spool is a must. but if using a daiwa emblem pro or similar reel I only put enough mono on spool to to cover the arbor.

[Terence]

[QUOTE=MAC;466583]I run a swivel between braid and mono leader. My opinion is a swivel is a must on spinning gear.

Mac is this due to line twist? Love Fireline BTW

[Joe]

Braid has no memory....but a swivel and a long leader is good idea.

[Blitzseeker]

I swear by fireline...best I've found for the fishing I do.