03-29-2016, 02:02 PM
I have researched this on some of the kokanee forums and from my personal experience here is why I use braid.
Personal experience:
The release clips I use have cut my mono before. (Du-Bro release clip)
There is less drag due to smaller dia. therefore less blowback.
I like to use ~20-25lb braid so that I lose fewer sling blades or dodgers. (Usually I am operating the boat and downriggers at the same time so underwater structure can sneak up on me; I don't always have people with me to help out)
Less memory
Knots hold just fine (improved clench knot).
I have noticed no difference between mono and braid for moss/algae buildup. (I think its easier to clean off the built up algae by just "snapping" the line, works better with braid due to less stretch).
From what I have read from others' experience:
As long as you have a good drag set low and a flexible pole the less stretch does not matter as much.
Catch rate with braid was on par with mono.
When the fish is near the boat the 12-20% stretch of mono only equates to a few inches of stretch anyway, so a properly set drag and flexible pole is important too.
Jigging is easier. ( I have only attempted to jig for kokes but I use my spinning reel for that with 8 lb braid)
Kokanee don't really care much about line size. ( I have been told this by kokanee addicts that catch a lot of fish so I assume it is true)
I am by far not an expert on kokanee fishing and using braid, but this has been my experience so far.
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Personal experience:
The release clips I use have cut my mono before. (Du-Bro release clip)
There is less drag due to smaller dia. therefore less blowback.
I like to use ~20-25lb braid so that I lose fewer sling blades or dodgers. (Usually I am operating the boat and downriggers at the same time so underwater structure can sneak up on me; I don't always have people with me to help out)
Less memory
Knots hold just fine (improved clench knot).
I have noticed no difference between mono and braid for moss/algae buildup. (I think its easier to clean off the built up algae by just "snapping" the line, works better with braid due to less stretch).
From what I have read from others' experience:
As long as you have a good drag set low and a flexible pole the less stretch does not matter as much.
Catch rate with braid was on par with mono.
When the fish is near the boat the 12-20% stretch of mono only equates to a few inches of stretch anyway, so a properly set drag and flexible pole is important too.
Jigging is easier. ( I have only attempted to jig for kokes but I use my spinning reel for that with 8 lb braid)
Kokanee don't really care much about line size. ( I have been told this by kokanee addicts that catch a lot of fish so I assume it is true)
I am by far not an expert on kokanee fishing and using braid, but this has been my experience so far.
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