Braid in the bay?

[inshorefisher]

Originally Posted by yaknewb

So i searchd the forum and didnt really find what i needed to know so il ask it. I jus picked up some Spiderwire-Ultracast invisibraid in 15 pound for the bays do i need to use a top shot or can i tie strait to the lure ? And what is the reason for the top shot is it mainly used if you wana use flurocarbon? Is a top shot needed if im only useing 15 Lb braid? Thanks for the info i know this has prop been coverd some were i just cant find it.

you can tie strait to the lure. braid is use to cut cost in the long run, kelp cutter, and more line in smaller reels to catch big fish...probably missing a few more reasons. others will add. top shot is needed when the fish is picky. some believe that it produces more bites. i don't use fluro all the time. only on picky bites.

i use mono and flurocarbon top shot. i use about 5-10' of topshot. image how long a 1000ft of 6lbs test will last.