another thing with braid m8 is dont strike a bite just lift in2 it & wind, no stretch in braid & if ya strike u can pull hook straight out of the fish or turn it inside out lol better if u can 2 use a shocker 2 give u a bit play. another thing is 2 hold ya rod because when a good fish hits ya there is no good thump, thump its more like a wrench & good bye gear. always put some backing on as has been said as if u dont the braid will tighten through time & then it will start 2 slide round the spool as it cant grip like mono & u will have all sorts of probs.
bill.