![]() ![]() The sweet sounds continue until the braid tangles around the rod, the only negative that Charlie points out. “The final plus is it sounds sweet in the wind,” he said. Speaking of hooksets, braid only requires a flick of the wrist, and many times just simply lifting the rod tip to achieve a solid hookup.”Ĭharlie, from Louisiana, also likes the small diameter of braid, a big plus in clear water.Īnother positive attribute of braid has nothing to do with fishing, according to Charlie. “Braid seems to transmit the slightest touch instantly to my fingertips, allowing quicker hooksets. For me, the Invisi-Braid is visible above water but disappears in water, which is a confidence factor for me. There are pros and cons to them all, so go with the line that aggravates you the least and puts more fish in the box. “I’ve tried them all and settled on 10 lb. If you don’t have confidence in your tackle or jig, you won’t be optimizing your potential. “There is a great argument to be made for each. Braid is his choice, and he points out the positives while acknowledging the negatives. Ultimately, the choice today comes down to this idea: Do I go the braided line route or do I stick with a more traditional option? Many, but definitely not all, choose braid.Ĭharlie Burrow (GO FISH with Charlie Burrow on YouTube) has seen all the advancements in lines through the years. The advancement continues today with even more choices (see ACC pro staff member Don McClish’s unique line choice elsewhere in the ACC blog). Older crappie fishermen have witnessed the evolution from mono to fluorocarbon to braid. Some types come relatively cheap while a single spool of other varieties could buy a decent steak dinner. A basic dilemma in rigging for crappie fishing is line choice. ![]()
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