"Chris Rennert" wrote in message Actually Randy, I believe Braid would
have made a huge difference.


Chris,

I almost exclusively fish braid, the exceptions are wacky rig's and
topwater poppers/spooks etc. The reason being is that with the braid on a
topwater hook set I have pulled the lure free too many times, with mono
almost never. Little stretch is a good thing. The braid is great for slow
fishing jigs and worms when the bite is subtle

The only reason I used the mono was because it already had a hook on I
could use and was too lazy to re-tie on the braid, but I cast way too far
7ft med heavy rod so that wasn't a problem.

You always remember the big fish you lose,,,,at least I do