Braid for spinning.
Braid for spinning.
Hello mate I use braid for spinning, plugging and some bottom fishing and I prefer it to mono now that I'm used to it, here are some suggestions.
Use some mono as backing first or else the braid will just slip around the spool under pressure.
I don't use a leader and have no problems but some anglers use fluoro leaders in clear water.
Because braid is so thin you can underfill the spool more than you would with mono, this is usefull in preventing wind knots and tangles which are a nightmare in braid.
Take it easy with a fish on because of the directness of the braid.
A reel with a good line lay helps prevent the braid from bedding in on itself, I use baitrunner gte's.
With the heavier lures, 2 or 3 oz, you might like to use a fingerstall as continually casting can give your finger some stick.
Watch your hands when pulling for a break, use a rag or stick.
My braid goes a bit white and fury as it gets older but it stll performs well, it just looks a bit crap.
I use fireline and find it ok.
Having used braid before on the boat you will be aware of most of this, but I hope I have been of some help, good fishing mate.
