01-11-2011, 07:35 AM
Braids have high over all breaking strength under a constant strain yet have low shock strength. Braid has a low diameter so it can not take sudden strain as well as mono per lb. That being said If your lures are over 3/4ounces the sudden shock would be too much for your line. That is the reason why muskie fishermen use braid from anywhere to 65lb-100lb. You should also do as others have suggested. You can check you line guides with a q tip and if the qtip gets snagged or leaves behind traces you have an abraision. You could also be getting your rod tip wrapped if the tip has been skewed at all in position. Polamer knots have worked best for me for braid. I ran into these same problems with braid and had to learn what worked best with my presentations. Good luck and Good fishing.
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