this is why i think it`s no good, apparently i`m not alone


Question: Years ago braided lines were used by many marine anglers, especially big game trollers. You don't see so many billfishermen using braid today, even with the new breed of super-braid lines. What gives?

Answer: Braided line has very little stretch compared to monofilament, which is good and bad. Hook sets with braided line are bone-crushing solid, so even giant marlin are usually drilled well by trollers. Trouble is, however, that during the course of the fish fight, non-stretch braid is very unforgiving to angler error. If a fish surges suddenly, braided line draws tight quick, and can part or pull the hooks out. Monofilament, on the other hand, stretches considerably, so acts as a built-in shock absorber, even during jumps when a giant fish may land on the line, which is almost sure of breaking braid.