[Gerry Zagorski]

I'm with you Sal, especially for live lining on private boats as well. I've lost more then my fair share of Stripers on braid. You get a good solid run, you go to set the hook and the fish comes unbuttoned.

I think the line stretch you get with mono actually helps here. You get a softer and better hook set which affords you some extra give and that helps you stay connected with the fish instead of pulling the hook.