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I started using braid as a backing with 1/2 the reel filled with braid and the rest mono. As I became more comfortable fishing the actual braid I began filling my reels all the way with braid. Now I typicly use a 3-5 foot leader of fluoro with the braid. I like the extra feel of the bait or lure with the no stretch braid. Mono has up to 20% stretch so you deffinatey miss some of whats going on. In LJ I use 65lb braid with a 30 or 40 lb leader, mostly for braid's kelpcutting ability. In the bays for fishing plastics I go 20 or 30lb braid with anything from 8-15lb leader. Braided lines do cast very well but backlashes can be a disaster. I cast braid on spinners and baitcasters but for surface irons I still prefer 40lb mono. Mike
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