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Stren 10# mono
What a coinkidink I was planning on changing to braid with my new reel.does it cast well with a baitcaster?
Ditch the mono if you're float fishing. Use a braided line, I am a fan of power-pro, it floats.
It helps to put some chapstick on the last 10-15 feet of your line, keeps it up on top longer.
It would be for a wide application - not just float fishing. I float fish, side drift, plunk, and throw cranks/spinners/spoons with the same setup.
Ditch the mono if you're float fishing. Use a braided line, I am a fan of power-pro, it floats. There's a dozen different brands out there, but I keep going back to the power pro. Just attach your mono leader with a barrel swivel and you're golden. It is a night and day difference if you're float fishing. Due to braid being a thinner diameter than mono, I would recommend 20 or 30#. It will float on the surface better and you will be happier with the mendability. Just my 2 cents.
if you're just chucking small jigs, without additional weight...the answer is no. I use in-line weights with my jigs to use heavier floats....and it casts just fine, but if you're planning on casting just a plain ol' jig or whatever, less than 1/2 ounce, a baitcaster is a poor application with any line. Experiment with it, and you'll find what weight you're able to cast. Every reel is different, and they all have different braking systems.
But what flavor works best?
True that but a second setup doesn't come cheap.