Paul,Paul Arden wrote: ↑Thu Jun 27, 2024 3:31 amIs that comparing breaking strains of lines of the same diameter?Also, surprisingly, despite a reputation of being more abrasion resistant, it does not do well in the barnacle and oyster encrusted roots of the mangroves.
Cheers, Paul
I guess it is loosely based on lines of the same diameter - but there really is no comparison between breaking strain or diameter between the two.
Personally, on conventional tackle, I don't use mono stronger than 14#, or braid over 30# - ever! Even 30 braid is a problem when fishing from a canoe - if you hang up on something deep how are you going to break off 30# test? I can tell you it is damn near impossible, so you have to cut off, which wastes a lot and leaves it in the environment.
BTW... no braid in the mangroves is not just my personal opinion... it is kinda common knowledge around here.
But... as they say... your mileage may vary.
I guess a good example of that is, unlike George, I prefer braid on spinning rods and mono on plug rods.