I think I figured it out?

[joedog]

I almost always use 30lb. braid/8lb.equv. For years I hear guys using 40,50 even heard a guy using 80lb.braid for like frogging and pitching heavy slop or cover. I always thought of it as a tremendous over kill. I mean has anyone really lost a bass due too line breakage using 30lb. braid? But the thicker braid is used because it's just that...thicker. Smaller diameter lines will bind on reel easier than a thicker diameter, right? Do I actually finally understand this concept. The guy using 80 lb. braid probably uses it because he prefers that diameter, not because he thinks he needs a tow rope, right? Wow, " Every once in awhile I even amaze myself!"