Braided vs Mono: I started fishing recently, and had a few questions when there is a line resting on a rod is it for mono, or braided? also, I was reading around, is it true that a...

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I started fishing recently, and had a few questions when there is a line resting on a rod is it for mono, or braided? also, I was reading around, is it true that a higher-rated braided line is the same as a lower-rated mono? like 20Lb Braided Fishing Line Is Equivalent to 6 lb mono? as in thickness, so braided will always be stronger?

thanks!

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by b_man_gaming

OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin

Braided line is much smaller diameter than the mono equivalent…therefore, 20# braid may be the same diameter as 6# braid. The line rating on the rod refers to the weight rating of the rod. If you exceed that, you risk breaking the rod.

SIC85 Loc: Sea Isle City, NJ

As OJ said, braid is much smaller diameter. I use 20 to 30# on my surf rods, which allows me to spool more line at a higher # than equivalent mono. I also find my knots on the braid are stronger.

nutz4fish Loc: Colchester, CT

FS Digest wrote:

I started fishing recently, and had a few questions when there is a line resting on a rod is it for mono, or braided? also, I was reading around, is it true that a higher-rated braided line is the same as a lower-rated mono? like 20Lb Braided Fishing Line Is Equivalent to 6 lb mono? as in thickness, so braided will always be stronger?

thanks!

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by b_man_gaming

On the other hand, REEL line capacity ratings are for mono.

forrest r Loc: NE ohio

A lot of reels have both mono capacities and braid capacities listed.

IMHO:
Braid is a lot stronger then mono when they are both rated for the same amount IE 10# vs 10# etc. Braid is also thinner & doesn't stretch as bad as mono when over worked.

As far as the rod ratings go it really depends on the rod and what it's made out of. I've been using a pflueger 20 reel/4'8" rod combo with the rod made out of IM-8 graphite blank with 8# braid and catching up to 28" catfish with it along with 24" grass carp. Was targeting panfish and these fish get hooked from time to time.

JackM Loc: North East Florida

I use 20 pound braid on a rod designed for 6 to 14 pound all the time but my drag is set more for the rod than the line. Most fishing tackle is rated below it real world capacity.