03-30-2016, 03:16 AM
I used to fish silver thread excalibur exclusively and I still like it for some applications, but over the past few years I've started using braid more and more. I like how you can set the hook at the end of a really long cast and have zero stretch. It really does make a difference at long distances. The zero stretch makes it easier to feel bottom and also makes the fish feel stronger when you are fighting them.
The big key for fishing braid if you decide it is for you is to use a little longer rod than you normally would and a lighter action than you would normally use. That allows the rod to do a lot of the work in terms of "give". I also like to loosen up my drag just a little bit after the hookset so that there is some more "give" too.
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The big key for fishing braid if you decide it is for you is to use a little longer rod than you normally would and a lighter action than you would normally use. That allows the rod to do a lot of the work in terms of "give". I also like to loosen up my drag just a little bit after the hookset so that there is some more "give" too.
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