Braid or mono?

[rjc123]

Hey guys,

ive noticed that braided line is alot more expensive than mono line. Why is this the case. I'm planning on targeting a few jews at bar pt in a week and have some 50lb mono line but to get braided line its another 70 bucks. Can i still use the mono line for jews??

[tide'n'knots]

gday mate, I wouldnt worry about getting braided line If your fishing bar point. I only use braided line if I need some serious stopping power such as around moored boats or bridges etc, in fact I would probably downsize the mono that your using to around 15lb but be prepared to up anchor and chase the fish if you get a seriously big one. I have found that you will handle jew to around 30lb in open water on 15lb line no trouble at all. I caught an 18lb jew at batemans bay only a week or so ago on 12lb line and had no problems whatsoever.In fact i feel you will get a lot more fish interested in actually taking a bait if you fish lighter.

good luck

pete

[gretsch]

Get the braid dude.. so much thinner for its breaking strain and much easier to cast. For Jews, braid is not essential but personally, I wouldn't use anything else. If you are fishig around rocks, be aware that braid does not have good abrasion resistance. Also, you will need a new set of knots for braid. The old 7 turn blood knot doesn't work!!

[rjc123]

yeh, there isnt much structure at bar point. i have some 20lb line. that should be fine and hopefully i can get a few jews as well.

Tom