been using a light firewire overhere, going to go back to mono, as some fell in my lap. going to use a 15lb test, nothing fancy, just wondering, what with all the mega-lines? i cast off the beach, using about a 7-8 footer, get out as far as i need, and have yet to lose a fish due to line break. i see guys out here from time to time, with what i call "montauk" poles, i imagine, running 65lb or so line, wondering how i can cast as far, if not farther than them, and hook one in, and beach it. guess its all in the technique? anyway, last year, gave up on the braid, was running 20lb or so, but being friendly to those who also dive, and recreate in the same waters i fish, i'll give the old mono a try again, and at least if someone gets tangled, they wont need a laser sharp, or serated knife to cut free. i've seen how bad someone can get cut up, in a bad tangle, without a knife.
well i guess what i'm getting at, i'm just curious, what exactly are you gentleman fishing for with the mega line? are you going from the beach or boat? if breakage is a problem, let up on the drag. i've been able to grab what ever i hook, and get 'em ashore with my basic, yet effective setup, be it blues, stripers, or the ocassional fluke. not saying i've caught record size fish, but hold my own, plenty of keepers.
also just curious, being a recreational fisher here, staeling any moment i can to hit the water after work, as the sun goes down, just wondering if anyone also, as i do, flatten the barbs on their rigs, as not to tear up the shorties, minimize damage, and hope to get them next year, or later in the season? i was taught this by an "old timer," and seems to make sense to me.
first time posting, just want to get a feel for who is out there.
thank you.
-jon