DevilDog

It only opens the door, I thought no stretch braid was better to get the fish up and out of cover and for better hook sets, what do you need the stretch for?

acoustifunk

The stretch is good because I seem to hook more fish with top shot than I do with braid and a short leader (2-6ft). Also when using grubs, top water, etc, you tend to throw nice little knots in your line because the line spool seems to get loose. I suggest every now again when throwing lures to throw out as far as you can and reel your line in tight to try and avoid cutting out knots. Everybody knows this stuff aint cheap.

Austin

People do all sorts of things to try to avoid wind knots. I figured out the secret to having wind knots, or not having them... YOUR REEL! After using braid on several of my inshore reels, i found out what the problems. I got wind knots on my sahara atleast 2-3 times a trip even if there was no strong wind. When I used my stradic, I NEVER got any wind knots. The difference you ask? BALANCE. If you are going to use braid, make sure your reel is BALANCED. It will say it on the reel/box. Shimano brand reels are dyna-balanced and thats what you should look for. I PROMISE that it will eliminate most/all of your wind knots. Now, nothings going to help you if your casting into a strong head wind because chances are knots will happen no matter what reel you use. Ive had braid on nothing but balanced reels, and have had no problems what so ever. Trust me, its true.:toast

acoustifunk

Not trying to derail but I believe dyna-balanced means that the reel is smooth when reeling and doesn't wobble as much. When working grubs, fishing live baits on top, etc, there are times when the line goes limp weather it is braid or mono. When retrieving the line doesn't spool as tight creating the line on the spool to be loose is some spots and then tight which then causes knots. I hope I am explaining this right.

Greg