Advance™ Monofilament The mono that thinks it's a braid. The most abrasion resistant, supple and sensitive monofilament ever. Sufix® Advance™ Monofilament is a combination of HMPE and Hyper Copolymer™ creating superior abrasion resistance, low stretch and sensitivity that has never been seen before.

10-pound monofilament, which is what the reel was referring to has a line diameter of . 011 inches and 10-pound braided line has a diameter of . 008 inches. Below is a chart to show a breakdown of the three line types when it comes to pound test and line diameter.

On the other hand, a braided line - also known as a super line - is made from intertwined strands. It's also harder than mono lines and offers improved sensitivity and more power for casting lures farther distances.

Keep in mind not to lock down on the drag too much because smaller reels are not specifically designed for heavy line. If you plan on fishing close to mangroves or docks for big snook or redfish, this is an ideal setup. I would recommend using anywhere between 30 and 50-lb braided line on a 3500-size spinning reel.

Across the board monofilament won for abrasion-resistance, but interestingly, the thinner the diameter of the braid, the less significant the difference was. For 20 pound test braid breaking strength dropped to 17.4 pounds on average, while mono maintained 19 pounds on average.

While there are many benefits to using braided lines, being undetected by fish is not one of them. The braided line offers excellent strength for a thin diameter, casts extremely far, and also does not stretch.

The stronger braid allows anglers to pull fish from structure quickly where mono might give the fish time and distance to wrap a few roots. Braid's sensitivity makes it a great line for working plugs and lures, particularly crank baits or spinner baits that have movement, and for bottom fishing.

Slightly larger crappie, bonefish, and flounder need around a 15-20 lb braid. The smaller species of snapper, like lane snapper or mangrove snapper, can be caught with a 20 lb test line. Check out the FINS Crappie Fishing Braid or the Windtamer for excellent 10-20 pound choices.

Slightly larger crappie, bonefish, and flounder need around a 15-20 lb braid. The smaller species of snapper, like lane snapper or mangrove snapper, can be caught with a 20 lb test line.

Invisible Monofilament Yuki Invisible is one of the strongest and most abrasion resistant fishing lines on the market. The fluorine processing and its unique patented molecule make it totally transparent underwater while maintaining an impressive strength.

Braided line also has more visibility, so it's not the best choice for catching fish in clear water.

Braid Line Basics It's also harder than mono lines and offers improved sensitivity and more power for casting lures farther distances. Braided fishing lines have less stretch than mono lines but offer excellent abrasion resistance for those extra-tough catches.