Kerry
Just had another thought......why the braid? I use braid exclusively for backcountry salt water fishing so I am quite familiar with it. I always use a florocarbon leader as well. Light braid can be fussy to tie FC to and I wouldn't even consider fishing it straight in the Q. Braid can also be subject to the normal spinning reel tangles.......except you don't usually untangle braids birdsnests . Out comes the snips. After a week your spool may be much reduced in diameter. That will effect your casting distance as well as increase your frustration level. Snow Dog is right on with his assertion that some stretch will actually help you put fish in the boat as well.

My last two trips I have become a big fan of GAMMA mono. Give it a try or at the very least bring a backup spool of mono.