Thread: What is the best calibre.........braid

I just got some 8 strand for surf casting , but have decided to keep nylon for the river
just seems easier to manage to me, my excuse is I'm still coming to grips with knots on the braid.

Originally Posted by jakewire

I just got some 8 strand for surf casting , but have decided to keep nylon for the river
just seems easier to manage to me, my excuse is I'm still coming to grips with knots on the braid.

@jakewire, maybe you went too thin with the braid on your river reel. The very thin stuff can be a problem but if you use a braid that is just a bit thinner than your normal mono it will cast well wont twist and best thing, if you stay with a high enough breaking strain the hooks on your lure will straighten and come off a snag instead of leaving gear in the river.