monel vs stainless wire

[tpf903]

I'm ready to spool up a couple of Penn 113's with wire. I'm getting two different opinions from two of my local tackle shops.

I realize that there is a big price difference.

I would like to understand the pros and cons between the two, besides the price.

[Jack Hexter]

Monel is softer, more pliable and less springy than stainless, and thus easier to use

[cazador]

The advantage with monel is weight. You will troll deeper with monel.
I have 60 pound and and an 80 pound monel outfits. With the heavier line I troll lures at five knots at 40 to 45 feet deep depending on the lure, the lighter outfit trolls 10 feet shallower. I can troll live bait deeper at a slower speed and this method is deadly for big grouper and amberjack.
I have no experience with stainless but monel is relatively easy to fish and work with.

[freeporttuna]

Originally Posted by Jack Hexter

Monel is softer, more pliable and less springy than stainless, and thus easier to use

Also more forgiving

[Sleeper]

Pay the extra for the monel you won't regret it for all the reasons above.