Hey Lads
Really at the end of the day mono line will work on no matter what you are doing, and yep braid is more responsive and great in deep water. but unless you are fishing some deep water then you should have a problem with mono, I have fished 60 meters with mono no worries. Braid can be a hard to fish with too at times, I do use braid but for spinning for tuna and chasing jacks. Unless you find that you do really need it why spend the $$$$$, make your fishing easy you will love it more .
That shock leader for the braid I mentioned, you don't need to go out and buy the best mono. Some of the cheaper stuff has great stretch and is as tough as nails.
Both types of line are good it comes down to what suits you but you will find it hard to get the best out of your gear when you are multi-tasking with it as well.
Drag 2 Sunset, How deep is the bay you fish mate and what are you chasing out there?
Dave.