Braid

[Tin-Can]

Only started using any braid last year, and that was just on my heavier Catfish poles. I appreciated your detailed analysis, always learning something. I don't tie anything line to line so problems in the guides don't apply.
I know many on here have a different opinion, but since I'm into fishing for the enjoyment of being outside on or near the water, catching and mostly releasing what I catch, I don't get real technical about much of my gear. I want to fish, not spend lots of time tying knots every time I want to change hook types or lures. I tie my main line to a snap swivel, then use a selection of leaders I have pre-tied and on a Lindy Spool that have varied size and type hooks, and a swivel. Makes hook leader change out quicker. For trolling lures I just hook directly to the lure eye.
I used to do a lot of Bass fishing in the south, and I would have several rods all pre-set with a lure tied directly to the line. If I lost a lure or wanted to change one I would tie a new one on. But I was quite a bit younger then with more nimble hands and fingers. [sly]

Thanks for your post. Has good info. [fishon]
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