{"id":1470,"date":"2025-08-22T14:32:51","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T14:32:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gulfcoastflyfishingschool.com\/wordpress\/?p=1470"},"modified":"2025-08-26T22:48:04","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T22:48:04","slug":"braided-vs-mono-nylon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gulfcoastflyfishingschool.com\/wordpress\/2025\/08\/22\/braided-vs-mono-nylon\/","title":{"rendered":"Braided vs. Mono Nylon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;4px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>by Keith Richard<\/p>\n<p>Braided line pros:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>No stretch so you can feel the strike or bottom better.<\/li>\n<li>No stretch so you get a better hook set at longer distances.<\/li>\n<li>Limp so works well on spin cast reels.<\/li>\n<li>Very thin so it cuts through water and sinks quickly.<\/li>\n<li>So thin you can generally use higher breaking strength than with fluoro or nylon.<\/li>\n<li>No sunlight deterioration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>About the Author: Keith Richard, Owner of The Camp Fly Fishing School, Presently resides with his wife Debbie In Ruston Louisiana Where they are surrounded by their daughters and grandchildren not to mention the many streams and lakes which afford north Louisianians excellent year around fishing experiences. Keith continues to be a Lifetime and active member of Fly Fishers International as an L2 master casting Instructor and examiner. He has been awarded for his educational and literary accomplishments the Distinguished Jay Gammel and Mel Krieger awards by the FFI. Keith enjoys teaching fly casting and testing applicants for their instructor certifications. Most importantly however spends his time with his children and grandkids exploring the lakes of north Louisiana. 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