Having braid as main line with a monoleader is best
@LogicalThinker.3 жыл бұрын
Took years of trial and error to figure that out
@IdiotWithEducation3 жыл бұрын
@Emmanuel Goldstein they seem to notice, I have an underwater camera, fished the same conditions in the same spot at the same time, and got more bites on the mono leader
@IdiotWithEducation3 жыл бұрын
@Emmanuel Goldstein its not recorded
@IdiotWithEducation3 жыл бұрын
@Emmanuel Goldstein wasn't telling you how you should rig your setup, just my personal experience
@BasicFishingNZ6 жыл бұрын
awesome video man usually i prefer mono for most of the style of fishing i do which is either wharf, beach or the rocks. easier to manage, easy to get and less hassle unlike braid
@jonnywaselectric6 жыл бұрын
I have heard from a few people to keep a small lip balm tube in your tackle bag, if you get a wind knot to smear some on the knot before you pull on the braid and most of the time it will slip undone.
@BigBoss-cm6tq4 жыл бұрын
Apparently spit has the same effect just to slightly lube the line
@dct5812 жыл бұрын
Great idea! I never thought of that.
@tango-bravo11 ай бұрын
I had never tried braid until very recently. I was amazed how much further it casts! I fish from the shoreline of lakes in Pennsylvania with jigs and crank baits. For me, the added casting distance is what appeals to me about braid. I decided to back the spool about halfway with some monofilament to offset the cost of the braid. So far, so good. I about to put some 6lb braid on a vintage Penn 722 backed with a thick rubbery flyfishing line because I think that will work best on the plastic spool. I’m new to this and still experimenting but overall for lakeshore fishing mainly for bass and panfish braid seems like an obvious win.
@MattsSaltwaterFishing6 жыл бұрын
Very informative video, both braid and mono have their purposes for different applications.
@austin726 жыл бұрын
Matt's Saltwater Fishing nope mono is all I’ll use braid is over priced junk for nothing mono is all I need
@jaydenkoko1013 жыл бұрын
@@austin72 it all matters on what your fishing for, I fish freshwater for bass and braid is slightly better for casting
@austin723 жыл бұрын
@@jaydenkoko101 it floats and if u use 90 percent of baits that go under it affects the action
@jaydenkoko1013 жыл бұрын
@@austin72 i mean i just used a crankbait on it yesterday and it was perfect action
@austin723 жыл бұрын
@@jaydenkoko101 it will but try a weightless worm and stuff it don't help florocarbon helps it sink and have it's natural action
@armagedon777ross25 жыл бұрын
Ok thanks buddy for your comments and I apreciate it
@K80tik6 жыл бұрын
Great video! I can agree with everything said. I used braided for years thinking its the best of the best, but truly not the case after years of fishing the Indian Ocean and Red Sea. The elasticity is great with mono and I have lost several fish due to them darting under coral or a shipwreck with braided. I love the series.
@salteastsimon3 жыл бұрын
I prefer braid. It has longevity over mono over time braid has less much less memory. . But i always use a mono leader to save the braid. I have found that a mono shock leader helps from snapping off lures and weights on hard casts.
@longrider426 жыл бұрын
Before using braid on any fishing pole, make sure the eyes wont be cut by the braid. I've used Mono for both fresh and salt and I've never had a problem. I only use Ande Mono line, on all my reels. I've tried braid and it just does not cast as far, or maybe I'm not using enough weight.
@situationreview6 жыл бұрын
You need a better / less than a junk rod... Braid does not cut unless - 1. You use it in salty... and don't clean it. or 2. the rod is now heading toward the junk yard. Braid lets you know immediately as soon as a fish snaps, while a mono may not...
@Professor45555 жыл бұрын
In South america a lot of people just use 40+ lbs monofilament on handlines from the rocks and catch all sizes of fish with natural baits, fishing shows in the USA is just commercials for all kinds of gimmicks
@Monterey_NZ6 ай бұрын
I've been fishing when I was 10 years old mono is the best ever based on my experience.
@philliplanfre347 Жыл бұрын
Good strength and smooth reel cast for my baitcasterline doesnt have that oil feeling just feels solid
@memescentral28683 жыл бұрын
He literally could buy a house with all of his fishing gear
@tracieakins17053 жыл бұрын
Having braid with fluro leader
@randywhitley22956 жыл бұрын
Hey Victor love your sit and how you are doing what you love. At your age it's awesome to see that in young people love the videos keep it up. Have a question do you rinse your reel's off after you fish in salt water. Keep chasing the dream.
@MoofDawgify2 жыл бұрын
Headed to Bradenton, FL. Probably take a party boat in the gulf. I assume no wrecks, but rather reefs. Hoping to catch some grouper to bring back for dinner. Those boats typically load the senators with mono. I to setup my own rod and bring with me, but not sure what pound test mono to use. Thanks Marty O. Love the channel.
@jeffharris38656 жыл бұрын
Great video, the format is great and I enjoy watching the whole video. You are needed to be here to help young anglers and inspire. I fish salt and fresh water in Texas. When people start asking to many questions, I send them to you. Thanks for being here for us.
@greatwhitesfishingadventur22736 жыл бұрын
Viktor ... you should have also included KNOTS .... mono is more open to more knots and 'simple', where as Braided lines are limited to only a few that work properly and are generally 'more complicated' .. so Mono would win that one ......... Great Video, always enjoying your channel !!! Cheers Down Under Mike
@danew6376 жыл бұрын
Those line can probably last me lifetime
@InternationalScoop4 жыл бұрын
Fr he didn’t have to flex on us like that
@sk8tinboy66 жыл бұрын
Can you do a video on knots and rigs and what application that you use them for
@kennethwood7134 жыл бұрын
Palimar knot always
@Aestheticnerdlife6 жыл бұрын
I personally disagree on the cast ability of braid, as a bass fisherman I prefer the cast of mono. larger diameter so better control on a bait caster, plus ive always found it more difficult to prevent blow ups with braid when fishing light soft plastics. I do prefer braid for heavy rigs like an Alabama though, or large soft plastics like the Osprey baits.
@pj00175 жыл бұрын
I think he's talking about open water large lakes and ocean fishing
@murderinc.hunting76866 жыл бұрын
I switched to mono on my saltwater rigs
@aaronwood35402 жыл бұрын
I dont think i agree with the strength. Ive used 50# mono forever. I switched to 40# braid and that stuff breaks like 12 # mono. I have to use 80-100# braid to get the same affect as 50# mono. Now it is true you can get a lot more line on the reel with braid but i do not believe is equal in strength.
@paulpremtrain Жыл бұрын
A lot of useful information here. Thank you for passing on your knowledge and experience.
@jerryadams54016 жыл бұрын
Victor, thanks so much for this comparison between mono and braid. I searched your videos. It occurs to me that a wire leader, maybe even a very short wire leader, might be very helpful to prevent break offs. Could you provide a short video on when to use wire leaders and when not to use wire leaders? I think that'd be very helpful. And if I missed one you've already done please direct me to it. Again thanks so much for your Channel, for your videos and for your partner!
@WhiteGhost21 Жыл бұрын
wire leaders are only needed for wahoo, barracude, mackerel, sharks
@SJBassin6 жыл бұрын
Great video as usual. Good comparison of both as well. Only thing for me is the line capacity. Being a freshwater fisherman (not casting more that 50 feet usually) I have no need for double the capacity. I personally have become a fan of Flouro. But you are 100% right on Braid and pulling hooks out of fish's mouths. I have watched Crappie fisherman fishing 10lb braid and losing fish constantly due to ripping the hook out. Anyways like I said great video and always very informative! looking forward to the next one.
@celtheartsuprema73065 жыл бұрын
Wow...are all those lines belongs to you? Where you purchased them?
@georgeklug481 Жыл бұрын
Best line on the market and it’s easier to see.
@CHQpilot815 жыл бұрын
This may be one of your best videos. Keep it up. Lets go fish!
@jakemedley74236 жыл бұрын
Up here in the great lakes (trolling for salmon and steelhead) we use mono on down riggers because braid likes to slip out of the rubber gator clips off the ball, and braid is used on slack lines more or less, like using lead core and copper wire line, and dipsy divers we use spiderwire stealth. All leaders are mono or flouro though as it gives a bit of a shock effect.
@43hayn6 жыл бұрын
I use both mono for trolling and live bait. And braid for Palu Ahi and bottom fishing and float lines😁🖒
@ianafzelius3886 жыл бұрын
Hi land shark fishing! I was just wondering if you could make a cast net tutorial video I was thinking about getting one, thanks!
@lastcasttv53806 жыл бұрын
Quality review man! Very good points on both types of lines!
@briarfox6373 жыл бұрын
I've used mono my whole life. I've caught fish my whole life. I've caught big fish my whole life. Don't need anything else. I use it for fresh and salt.
@dylanclay27413 жыл бұрын
Same. I tried braid for 2 years but after countless wind knots and mysterious break offs as well as mid flight break offs I have since switched back to mono
@briarfox6373 жыл бұрын
@@dylanclay2741 I only just started using 20lb Yo-Zuri blue superbraid on a spinning reel I have because someone let me try the same setup on theirs. I actually liked it for what we were using it for. Other than that, I use mono on everything.
@roopan19682 жыл бұрын
Agreed....using mono for 40+ years and will NEVER change.
@843Landbased Жыл бұрын
@@roopan1968 idiot
@Yelladog787 ай бұрын
They both suck just in different ways
@Lrosado854 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the information. I’m starting to use conventional reels for surf fishing and I want to get some distance. I’m getting a lot of mixed answered. Like using suffix titanium plus and 30-50 yard top shot of braid. I see people spool a whole reel with braid for distance also. If you have any extra information that would be great.
@swart1214 жыл бұрын
Hi the way i see it and what helps me alot is i spool my reel eith thin like like 10lb braid mono should work just as well then i have a shock leader just to cast on usualy 15 or 20lb mono a bit longer then the rod just to get the power down without snaping the line once the 9foot or hoe ever long the leader is done traveling through the eyes the smaller line have so little resistance on the eyes that the weight just keep going but it has to be thin diameter or els it rubs on the eyes more and resist the line from flowing freely thus reduce the distance thats why i have 10lb braid on and about 3 wide arms lenth of mono leader to cast trust me it feels weird the first few cast but once you understand how it works you will love it. Good luck and hope it helped you out.
@jesspeck74786 жыл бұрын
hey my man , watch your vids all the time . and becouse of that i learned how to , and in the past 3 days , have cought 4 of the biggest snook of my life , right off the sand in south beach . went before sun up and the water was a boiling . about every 5th cast . would of never of known how to east coast surf fish without your vids . thank you sir . and as for my question you answered a couple weeks ago ,,, hell yeah there are fish in southbeach ! big ones ! lolol.
@cademason66286 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Love watching these
@carlcarl63562 жыл бұрын
Brilliant got so much great info and answered a lot of questions thank you.
@violinoscar4 жыл бұрын
I try to keep it really simple; most of the time I fish for bream and I use a rig with a running sinker that is allowed to run right onto the hook. Here is the rub; bream fishing usually costs you a lot of terminal tackle. There are snags and rocky bottoms and these are the best spots for catching the fish. I want to be able to tie my line onto the hook directly. I am told that I can't do this with braid, that I need a mono leader. This complicates my rig. I would need a new knot in the line to connect the leader to mainline. Apparently braid requires new knots - my old favourites won't do. This is something I wish this otherwise excellent clip had touched on; braid doesn't knot so well (so I am told). Anyway, I scare easily. And like many folk I am very resistant to change. My son is a keen braid user and he carries a special tool for cutting the line. Huh? Teeth won't do? Ahggggggg!!!
@dct5812 жыл бұрын
Braid holds a knot much better than any mono. It is thinner and "sinks into itself." However, I understand your position. I like and have had great success using braid for its strength, then tying to a swivel, then using a couple feet of fluro or mono as a leader. IMHO, you get the best of both worlds. The strength of the braid and the stretch of mono/fluro. I use this setup if I'm fishing fresh or salt water.
@zackmayo1221 Жыл бұрын
Question: I bass fish but have recently started to catfish and I’ve always used braid, for catfish should I use mono?
@jessebradshaw96396 жыл бұрын
I use braid for everything, if I need the abrasion resistance run a 10-20m topshot like you said,
@spencerkunkle89076 жыл бұрын
I would really love to know you have color changing braided line, but I thin a 4-5 foot mono leader and braided line works the best and gives you stretch and sensitivity
@user-gq1mf7kp8c4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for in the info Victor,this helped out alot. Time to hit the water for the sharks. FISH ON🎣🦈
@MrRedskins00216 жыл бұрын
I use mono on the rocks and from the shore. I'll use braid with my small reels.
@kevinpurcell25213 жыл бұрын
I use broad everywhere even on rocks just cuz mono twists way to easily and I’ve never had problems with braid breaking on rocks
@Sideler749 ай бұрын
So if I fish for Blues & Stripers off the beach in New Jersey throwing, Plugs, Poppers, Swimmers, Darters etc... I should use... ??? (I recently lost a nice plug due to mono line breaking)
@MrKINGERRARD6 жыл бұрын
This was a great video it helped me alot thanks. I'll be subscribing👍🏻
@vamosapescar9623 жыл бұрын
I completely respect the braid and have a use for it on occasion, but the things that I do not like are when you are using braid and fishing next to someone with mono and lines cross. If you're the one with the fish and you're the one with the mono, bye-bye fish. Many boats do not allow braid to be used so people do not cut off other people's fish. Yet another issue with braid is when you get stuck on the bottom or with anything else, that usually means a very difficult task of breaking it off and leads to either cutting it off I'm losing a lot of line and money or cutting your fingers. I completely understand the love for braid and the use that it brings, but for me it's cold polymer and fluorocarbon leaders.
@wailelemcmillan81876 жыл бұрын
Sweet awesome video I'm gonna try some of your recommendations
@changbihag53384 жыл бұрын
I learned a lot from you Victor Godbless you all always...
@patriciafields26876 жыл бұрын
My boy VIC Keep doing your thing👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💪🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟
@Zoro162885 жыл бұрын
so much to learn after I got to "The Sunshine State", before in Indiana I only catch bass , catfish ,and sunfishes, and I get skunk 8 times out of 10 lol
@peacockmaster116 жыл бұрын
I fish both
@Davids_United-Fam Жыл бұрын
Nice vid but your referring to saltwater I've got family in Florida but not myself around me are freshwater lakes and ponds so it would be catfish bass crappie I believe I'm gonna stick with monofilament line personally.
@Ligmanutz6366 жыл бұрын
I do braid on small spinning reels, mono backing on big spinning reels to save some money and I do mono on my conventionals with braid backing since I usually target bigger things on them
@diasalexandros66513 жыл бұрын
Lure fishing = braid Bait fishing = mono
@jean-yveslefebvre64466 жыл бұрын
Very instructive great video learn a lot
@SirPraiseSun3 жыл бұрын
Can you use green braid for.dropshot in a blurry mossy freshwater? Or mono leader at end is better?
@jacksonfisher55558 ай бұрын
What is the best rod and reel for catfishing
@rylan43036 жыл бұрын
Do a updated rod and reel arsenal
@42300206 жыл бұрын
You didn’t mention braids longevity over mono. Mono might be cheaper but it doesn’t last as long.
@nissan_68286 жыл бұрын
Aaron Garrett That's very true. But at the same time, you've got the ability to buy lots of mono for cheap.
@erikstark32503 жыл бұрын
My question is, and I seem to be running into problems with....is it effective to cast and crank with braided line? All the videos I see when people are using braided line when they're reeling in their fish you can actually hear the sound of the line against the pole. If I'm casting a deep runner in heavy current is it making that noise as im reeling in the rapala?
@HyperFaultic3 жыл бұрын
Ok so here’s the thing, using straight braid for casting (in my opinion) is a bad idea for conventional reels. If you backlash, you will burn your braid and have to change it more. And yes it runs against your guides when reeling in (if you have crappy guides it can start to crack ceramics or degrade them in general). What I do in California (Bc that’s where I live) I always do about 75-120yards of mono topshot. I fish 40lb mono topshot, and 80lb braid typically for casted. Just give it a try and figure out what you like, I do this Bc I fish from piers in cali for thresher sharks, and this works fine for it.
@erikstark32503 жыл бұрын
@@HyperFaultic thank you. Yes the very day I started using braided line I stopped catching fish. I started using it because I got a gigantic brown trout on my line using mono and it snapped my line. Pissed off, I vowed to never lose one again so I put some braided on and now nothing
@countryguitar4u5 жыл бұрын
Great video, I will not use any products that advertise on KZfaq
@thebottomlandbrothers84406 жыл бұрын
Hey man I'm wanting to get a spinning set up for sharks for vacations what's a good set up for sharks in sc
@theeabster19835 жыл бұрын
I have had problems with braided line. spiderwire is the line I am using. but when I tried to pull the line to test my drag the line spins around the spool without the drag moving . I thought maybe the line was not tight enough around the spool, so I took it off and respond it tighter and after a few uses the line does it again. Was wondering if you had any problems like this or suggested how to fix it
@mulletmaster23924 жыл бұрын
When you go to tie your braid to the spool, leave a long tag end and lay it along the spool and wind on the first several wraps over that tag end, this will help the line grip. Doesn’t need to be neat and perfect, you just want the first several wraps of line to be in contact with that tag end. And when you spool up the reel do it under a decent amount of tension.
@tango-bravo11 ай бұрын
I had the same problem recently with braid on a shallow plastic spool for a Mitchell 300. I thought I had lost the drag washers or something as the whole reel of braid was spinning on the spool. I decided to take off the braid and fill the spool halfway with mono and then the rest of the way with the braid. So far so good. I think the mono just sticks better somehow, especially on a plastic spool.
@manuelscherrer99565 жыл бұрын
Mono, especially for the weaker of us has another good thing! With they'r stretch they eat a lot of the energie of the fisch. The fish is faster exousted and you are not as fast. Oh he mentioned it seems like im not needed here. 😔
@chadcopeland84552 жыл бұрын
Can I tie my paddle tail lure directly to the braid?
@grandmasterbash5 жыл бұрын
Legend video, thanks mate!
@mikejell14 жыл бұрын
great info very informative thank you
@amarthakur48413 жыл бұрын
SIR TELL ME HOW CAN GLASS POWDER SICK ON MONOFILAMENT WIRE WHAT IS TYPE OFF GLUE TO BEST
@chriswalls58312 жыл бұрын
I caught my biggest bass over 8 lbs on mono but lost bigger ones because it stretches lost more than handful of it going to new line that's held me back from huge bass over 10 lbs
@outdoorpassion98576 жыл бұрын
Awesome video
@georgeaziz56206 жыл бұрын
Yo bro I love your videos lit Keep up the good work ❤⚡
@hitmizan4 жыл бұрын
What about a stripers teeth vs braid ,should i put a mono leader
@CavantryTrooper1396 жыл бұрын
What are the differences (use and qualities) between flouro and mono?
@AlaskaPirates3 жыл бұрын
Love the tackle vids
@domenick1136 жыл бұрын
And does line color affect hook up ratios in this instance blacktips
@lukeadams23536 жыл бұрын
Hey Vic I am curious on some areas to find pilchards to use as bait I usually catch mine at the pier but I haven’t seen any bait there for a couple months now I’m just curious if there is anything specific I should look for like types of structure I fish out of port Everglades and I’m just trying too see if I can get some tips on good places to find pilchards thank you for your time and love the channel 👍🏻
@longhornsfan1ify5 жыл бұрын
I'm a mono guy my favorite is Berkley trilene big game solar colector because it's strong and fairly cheap because I mainly fish for catfish
@mulletmaster23924 жыл бұрын
Yes I agree with ya man, all mono for me and Berkley big game is a good line for the price.
@maxscmidt38574 жыл бұрын
best braid is more abraision resistant than best mono with same diameter and if you take one moment, it's no reason to don't take braid with the same diameter than mono cause you have the same line capicity and with the same diameter and 50% of the lines is cutted on a rock, the mono will probably break, but the braid after that abraision have the same or more breaking power than the mono before it hits the rock. topshot is an different thing,but even their a very thick braid can be better if you don't need stiffness and stretch. cheers
@ADAM-tw6ej4 жыл бұрын
What would be best for big catfish?
@nickhall13766 жыл бұрын
Good video . I wish you added flourocarbon to this convo. I recently ordered a new reel and decided I was gonna fill it with 12 lb floro for reds and trout.
@nissan_68286 жыл бұрын
12 lbs? Damn, that's quite a bit for Trout. I would use 6-8 lb fluoro, but 12 should do - especially if you're going bigger.
@wolverinex42432 жыл бұрын
Braid needs mono, so mono can stand alone. Simple.
@kai.snakes32766 жыл бұрын
Braid is my go to line
@forrealfishing43005 жыл бұрын
Good video and good info
@Uuuung5 жыл бұрын
Hi, i fish in sweden after atlantic Salmon in saltwater sea! Do not fish in freshwater. I have a shimano ultegra 5000 reel. Should i use mono or braid? What is best to use to get more salmon fish?
@benseibt35196 жыл бұрын
I like braid but good video
@steveyoung49836 жыл бұрын
Should mention tangles mono much easier to untangle but more likely to spring off a spinning reel if it's new
@LandsharkOutdoors6 жыл бұрын
Good piint
@LaRobertos5 жыл бұрын
thank buddy great video
@franciscopena54996 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info ,
@vipindevak81685 жыл бұрын
Good information
@jambi21186 жыл бұрын
What’s the difference between test and mono
@primeribgaming26816 жыл бұрын
I was told that I should use braid for wahoo, and mono might stretch and over a little time, will break. Is that true?
@nissan_68286 жыл бұрын
ThePrimeGameProtector Braid lasts longer, you might need to change out mono a little bit. But it should do some time.
@ritchiesteppenandrade12324 жыл бұрын
We need them both.it defends where we used it....
@domenick1136 жыл бұрын
Was it you that bought all the line off of bull buster dammit I was gonna get some 2500 yards of 30 lb test for this spring breaks blacktip migration and it's sold out
@BigGameFishingTheWorld6 жыл бұрын
We should have 1500 yard spools of 30LB in stock with free shipping
@BigGameFishingTheWorld6 жыл бұрын
Actually just talked to our production lead and we can have the 2500 Yard Spool Of Yellow 30Lb available by tomorrow, put it up on the site for you just now
@jamesr16496 жыл бұрын
Boy now that's service. May have to give your line a shot here real soon.
@domenick1136 жыл бұрын
Well 2500 yards of both yellow and green are sold out now
@BigGameFishingTheWorld6 жыл бұрын
Check the yellow now
@Wjb6474 ай бұрын
Anybody know what happen to bull buster did they go bank rupt to the close or something
@grampuseelfry5 жыл бұрын
Do not forget to warn people about braided line's ability to cut people far worse than monofilament. We old school Cuban yoyo fishermen accustomed to dragging monsters out of bridge /reef/oyster structure with 100# mono know about line cuts as anyone else knows what a drag line cuts can be; but braid is another story; it's a lot more dangerous to work around.
@treybates5465 жыл бұрын
What is the best line for shark fishing
@texasbeast39374 жыл бұрын
I think 10lb braid is equivalent to 2lb mono is diameter
@monamorris50622 жыл бұрын
thats really nice but mono freezes and snaps in the cold . like he said they have their place and uses