I think braided line makes sense for some applications. It's good for float fishing....the line floats, easy to mend, etc. I think it has some attributes for pullin' plugs, mainly a cure for the sudden plug break-off syndrome. But for drift fishing? Hmmmm....

I used to use braided line (for float fishin') but there were some things I absolutely hated about it. I hated how after you snag up and break off it digs, and I mean really digs, into the line on the spool. And I hated how easily it wraps around your tip...recipe for disaster, IMO.

Obviously drift fishing and fishing hardware are different animals, but are you guys using it for hardware too? It seems like it would cause the spinner/spoon to sink way too fast and find far more rocks than fish.

I also don't know how you don't break more rods using braid. Especially when you're loading 30 lb. test on say, an 1141 rated for 4-8 lb. test. I wouldn't think Lamiglass would replace a broken 1141 if/when you tell them it was loaded with 30 lb. Power Pro....they are not made for that kind of line strength, that's why rods have line ratings.

Ike