mono v braid

[carpman]

hi all i would like sum views on line i have mono on my reels at the moment but i like to start using braid but what's is the diffrents between them.
As i never have used braid is that right that you can feel more line bites with braid than mono and which is a good braid to buy for your money.
i will be fishing carp up to 40lb plus

many thanks for any help you can give

jay

[sam vimes]

I use braid a fair bit when big river barbelling. However, I've no inclination whatsoever to use it when carping. What advantage do you think it will bring for your carping?

As I see it the possible advantages would be extra distance on the cast due to the finer diameter for a given breaking strain. More direct contact and, possibly, better bite indication.

Disadvantages would include having to use much higher breaking strains than you would normally to minimize crack offs and abrasion damage. Most braids don't sink so slack lining may well be out. Expense, huge compared to mono and even Fluro. More direct contact coupled with unforgiving high TC rods can mean lost fish if you aren't careful. Mono is much more forgiving. Finally, many fisheries ban the use of braid as a mainline.

[carpman]

That's great m8 thanks alot just 1? Why do so many of the top fishermen use it then on tv and DVDs braid i mean.

[sam vimes]

Originally Posted by carpman

That's great m8 thanks alot just 1? Why do so many of the top fishermen use it then on tv and DVDs braid i mean.

Distance casting and that, in many instances, they are on private fisheries where they make the rules. Also consider that many of the anglers using it in DVDs and on TV aren't having to dip their hands into their own pockets for a line that could easily cost at least three times as much as a mono.
If you have access to waters that allow it then give it a go if you want, just be aware of some of the negatives. In the case of braid generally floating, make sure you get a genuine sinking braid if your method of fishing requires it.

[tigger]

I use braid (power pro) for lure fishing/spinning and for bottoms. I'd never use braid as a mainline when river fishing (especially rocky rivers).

[barbelboi]

Originally Posted by tigger

I use braid (power pro) for lure fishing/spinning and for bottoms. I'd never use braid as a mainline when river fishing (especially rocky rivers).

I'm with you there tigger, and you Sam in respect of carp fishing - can't see the point for carp unless you want to cast out of sight in a weedy environment and then you'd probably be using a 'stiff poker' to get the distance and be severely compromised on playing the fish to the net.
Jerry

[terry m]

Ditto for me. Braid is great for lure fishing, but for carp fishing I prefer to have the familiarity of some stretch in the line.

If I was fishing extreme distances, then I may consider it but otherwise Iam happy with mono.

[Lord Paul of Sheffield]

I use the bigger breaking strain braid for lure fishing and the Drennan 4 or 6 lb when quiver tipping on still waters in winter - shows small bites better

[carpman]

Well thanks 2 all I think I'll stick with the mono

Many thanks carpman.

[Morespiders]

You will also find 90% of carpers still use mono forget the DVDs