30-50 lb braid vs 65-80 lb braid

[davidsa]

Im in S FL, and personally think 65-80 is overkill. Maybe for punching, but not frogging. Better walking action with the 50lb braids.

I'm not from south florida but fish it most of the time and find 50 is just fine. I use 30# for most worm applications but punching. Braid can break from shock on a hard hookset but I've not experience that with a frog. Have with a worm and 30#

[WVBullet]

I run 50# braid on almost everything and no issues. I used to use 60 and 65# all the time, but found I didn’t really need it. 50# also cast a little easier and farther without sacrificing strength. It is 50# after all.

[Topwater 2]

I have 65# on three rods for large heavy swim baits, 50# on everything else.

[DaveBrabec]

Broke off 50 too many times .Been using 65 for frogs,buzzbaits and flipping for years.

[dylanl]

I currently use 30# braid for everything. I've never had issues but I might have to give 50# braid a try for my frog rod.

[bass-o-maticjm]

65# on all of my frog rods and flippin sticks for going into the jungles! Jigs in more open cover will get the 50#, and a particular dock rod will have either 30 or 40#, can't remember what's on there now. LOL

[jg379]

I like 80 if long cast are not necessary. Seems to skip better