Fishing line....

[eppy55]

Hello all, well here we are nearing the end of February and inching ever closer to opening day....Okay ...I know...still a ways to go yet but....I am still reading everything I can lay my hands on and making purchases for tackle most every time I am in Canadian Tire or in a bait and tackle shop. I just recently read an article from Outdoor Sports from a couple of years ago featuring fishing line. More to the point, braid vs. mono vs. fluoro. I have been using mono all my life and have no complaints and after reading this article I may try the braid on a spinning reel. The article suggests tying a 5 foot leader ( approx.) to the braid to which I must use a " certain knot" to which my older brother and my good friend both agree. I have seen the cost of braid and quite honestly, I find it " out there" along with the cost of flyline but, I am willing to try it so I shall. What line do you all feel more comfortable using on your spinning reels or your baitcasters ? If you use braid are you satisfied with it ? Is cost a factor in deciding which line you choose or like me with guitar strings...nuthin but the best!!!? I will likely keep on using mono as this is what my father and I have used all our lives but as I stated I will try the braid....and for crying out loud....don,t tell Dad!
Your friend, Trevor Calhoun.