Mono vs. Braid backing

[Rippin'Line]

Im settignup my first leadcore and was curious on wether it was best to use braid as backing or heavy mono. I read on there that the clip on inline planars can rub off fragments on the braid little by little and that it doesnt affect mono. I know braid can virtually last years but i know that mono weakens with time. So in your opinion whats the best for use as backing. Ill be using 10 color if that makes a difference.

[tcon]

Rippin,

Just my opinion and the experts can correct me if I'm wrong but if your using it on Lake O I would go with the braid as you can fit more on the reel, not really sure how the fleas affect lead core because it is more of a horizontal line than vertical so I don't know if they are an issue with leadcore. Just my thoughts. Good luck fishing.

Tom

[Captain Carl Bish]

Use braid and use power pro, 30# should be fine.

[rolmops]

The one thing that you must consider is stretch. Lead core does not have any and nor does braid. Using both means that you have zero stretch in your line. You must set your slip looser than you would if you fish with mono