Anyone else like ultralight fishing?

[senkosam]

Originally Posted by AUFred

I only use monofilament. I have never tried braid on any of my rods. I suppose I have too many bad memories from braid in the 60's.

Braid has come a long way! 8' test/ 5# diameter Kastking braid is my favorite line for spinning and baitcast reels. Some spincast reels do okay with it casting light lure 40', some not so much and I've gone back to using fluorocarbon or mono on those.
Braid is so strong that I can pull my row boat to a snag and get the lure back. Zero stretch, zero memory or line twist - makes mono the antique of fishing lines. Plus the small diameter allows light lures great action. Long-distance hook-sets and strike sensitivity are major advantages.