I am slightly in shock. I posted a similar question about 2 years ago and the overwhelming response was mono for drift fishing. Seems braid has won over quite a few people since then. I think it has taken awhile for braid to become mainstream because those that remained faithful to mono hated fishing next to someone with braid and so they talks it down. I've noticed down here that I am hearing less of "get that braid outta here" yells from the mono faithful, as more guys switch to braid they are just plain outnumbered.

Curious...anyone have issues with braid cutting grooves in rod guides, or is that really a fallacy when it comes to high end rods?