Andrew,
Sam,
So I can see using cheaper mono when learning to cast but after becoming proficient, I would want to use the best line available for fishing. Braid would allow easier mending and less stretch but may spook fish in real clear, low water. If using mono, do people treat it with floatant to help with mending?
After checking the Raven site (thanks by the way) most pin rods are much lighter (4-8 lbs) than the Sage rods (10-20 lbs). It is almost like Sage wanted to get into gear rods but they weren't really sure what they were doing.
I never did look at the sage rods. My rod is rated 8 - 12 pound. It's got a little back bone to it.
The line I am using, Raven, seems to stay on top quit well. I didn't have any problem picking it up off the water when mending the line either.
I was concern with using mono too, since it sinks. I think I read some where that a copolymer mono filament line will tend to float more than other mono filament lines. I think that is what the Raven lines do.
I know there is person on the board that fishes heavier lines on a center pin rod. I don't know what he uses. I would like to know too, since 10 pound seems a little light for the winter nates on the Hoh...
BTW I think the Ross reel is the cats meow of reels. I was real temped to buy that reel. I didn't want to spend a lot on my first set up.
I by no means am an expert, I'm new at this too. But, I think I got off to a good start with the help from the guys at PSFC.
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