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Barra Fishing Tip: Braid vs Mono for barra

Over the years I have been asked several times what I run on my rods, braid vs mono.

Last month I did a short presentation for the opening of the new BCF Deeragun store Townsville and was asked the same question. 

Braid vs Mono

Basically, to answer the braid vs mono question…

I use mono over a fiberglass rod (6′ 0″ to 6′ 6″ foot) coupled with a good quality spinning reel for live baiting because it has more give.

For lure casting, trolling and jigging I use braid with a graphite rod because it is more direct.

I explain why further in this short video.

Fishing gear used…

For example, the 102 cm barra shown in the photo below was caught jigging a Species 95.

Braid used was Rovex 20 lb on a Rovex Revenge 12 kg, 5’6″ rod and Quantum Exo bait caster.

I love these reels because they are reasonably priced and have a great drag.

Species 95 can be hard to get hold of but can be purchased at Hinchinbrook lures Facebook page via this link: Hinchinbrook Lures

The lure featured in the video is the Kato Karnage Mr Minnow FL125 blue eye olive available from BCF Deeragun Townsville.

Related:

The braid vs mono debate can be a heated one and for sure, some people prefer one over the other.

But for me, braid is direct for luring and mono has more give for live-baiting.

Tim with a golden 102cm Hinchinbrook barra (Hooked on Hinchinbrook)

And if you are interested in learning more about fishing techniques, check out our fish smarter online courses.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Ryan Moody
Ryan Moody started his fishing career on the reef boats before catching bucket list marlin for the likes of champion heavy tackle angler Johnno Johnson, INXS and the King of Sweden. Branching out in the late 80's to guided barramundi fishing, Ryan has made a name for himself as a Big Barramundi specialist and to date has put clients onto over 2000 metre plus barra. That is over 2 kilometres of metre plus barra! With attitudes changing from 'keep all you can' towards catch and release, Ryan has decided to share his extensive knowledge and hopefully inspire people of all ages to get out from behind the computer screen/TV and into the fishing outdoors lifestyle he has spent his life perfecting.
Picture of Ryan Moody
Ryan Moody
Ryan Moody started his fishing career on the reef boats before catching bucket list marlin for the likes of champion heavy tackle angler Johnno Johnson, INXS and the King of Sweden. Branching out in the late 80's to guided barramundi fishing, Ryan has made a name for himself as a Big Barramundi specialist and to date has put clients onto over 2000 metre plus barra. That is over 2 kilometres of metre plus barra! With attitudes changing from 'keep all you can' towards catch and release, Ryan has decided to share his extensive knowledge and hopefully inspire people of all ages to get out from behind the computer screen/TV and into the fishing outdoors lifestyle he has spent his life perfecting.

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