what's better mono lines or braided for bass?

[scsavre]

I have used rubberbands for 10 years and they by far work better then anything else that Ive tried.

[megger8]

I agree 100% w/ Hawgtide. There's nothing better in my opinion than PowerPro. Granted it's a little more spendy but sooo worth it. You'll really like its smoothness in casting and just all around performance. I use only PowerPro on all of my baitcasters

[wastewaterguru]

A single layer of electrical tape works very well also. On some spools you have to trim the tape on one side so that it fits the center section of the spool better.

Never had a problem when I've put the tape on. Most people have some electrical tape in their boats anyway.

[snagger]

I really like braided, whether it's PowerPro, Fireline, or Spider Wire. Can't beat the sensitivity. I also tie a mono leader, using a uni-knot, to the braided. My only problem has been with leader breaking. I used 14lb floro carbon, and was breaking it on hook sets. I was thinking my rod was too stiff (I was using a MH, 7-ft St. Croix). Frustrating when you know it was a good fish.

[Muskydanno]

Hands down Power Pro for this guy in the 20 Pound variety. Fireline isn't bad either but is prone to fraying pretty easily. One thing you can do to eliminate having to use a backer is put one wrap of electrical tape to the bottom of the spool. Works Great and grips like you wouldn't believe.

[SledNeck]

20lb fireline, I bet since I started using it when it came out Ive save $1000 worth of lures. I live up north so I catch as many northerns as bass when I fish certain lakes. I use 20lb fireline for walleyes too, usually outfish the people using mono when I go, so I dont think it bothers fish at all.