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I hate braid, and haven't used it in many years. I don't like the no-stretch aspect, but my biggest issue is that if for some reason you do get a tangle (sure, if you handle your gear properly it shouldn't happen, but we all know it does, because no one is perfect), you're done fishing, and are spending the rest of your day trying to fix it.
OK, that was a bit of hyperbole, but I personally have no use for braid.
Thanks for the insight, I guess my question is do steel head see my braided line? Because no bites in last 2 days when I was on a roll hooking a fish everyday
They can see it so in water this clear its a good idea to use a longer leader (its a good idea anytime to add some shock absorbtion). Keep in mind your presentation also changed because the diameter is much smaller than mono so you aren't getting much drag from the current.
I tend to agree with you agreeing with me.All good points...mostly because they match my thinking
Longer leader for some shock absorption; will also help for line-shy fish.
Less drag from skinnier braid in water changes presentation slightly.
On a related note -- regardless whether these suggestions are good for anyone or not, check all the regs before you go, since some of these suggestions might lead one to rig up in a way that would violate anti-snagging rules on the streams that have them.
And IMO, if you drift fish with a leader longer than 36", you're an A-hole who needs to find a new hobby... but we're all entitled to our own opinion.
Why?
Are you speaking particularly about steelhead fishing having no use for braid?I hate braid, and haven't used it in many years. I don't like the no-stretch aspect, but my biggest issue is that if for some reason you do get a tangle (sure, if you handle your gear properly it shouldn't happen, but we all know it does, because no one is perfect), you're done fishing, and are spending the rest of your day trying to fix it.
OK, that was a bit of hyperbole, but I personally have no use for braid.
What technique of fishing are you doing? Sounds like drift fishing, if so a longer leader is important like stated above. I use braid for my bobber rod like most people but don't like it for spinners or drift fishing. My buddy loves drift fishing with braid and you sure feel every bump but a good rod helps out a lot with mono. Water has been low and clear, i'd lenghten my leader and it'll help out with shock absorption like Chez said. I have an 8 ft mono 20# bumper for my bobber rod for that purpose.