. Over the last couple of decades, braid has become more popular for a variety of reasons, like strength, sensitivity, and casting distance. These tightly woven strands of synthetic fibers make for ...

Also, braid is less "grippy" than mono, so it tends to slide on a spool. Anglers should spool first with a few cranks of mono before connecting the braid with a uni-knot or blood knot. The mono will ...