I am ridiculed often by my boys when I use mono, but I never seem to fall behind in the numbers. They are Fire-Line fans. I've used Fire-Line, various braids, and some fluorocarbon lines but seem to prefer mono. Guess I'm a die-hard traditionalist.

As far as the muted feel and the stretch, I kind of like those properties. I can feel a bite (or see it) or the bottom but I just have to pay closer attention. Finesse, I think it's called. When I set the hook, the stretch offers some forgiveness so I don't end up ripping it out of it's mouth.

As far a modern chemistry, it's a good thing and I take advantage when I want but on my fishing trips.... i use a canoe - not a power boat, I sleep on the ground in a tent - not in a fluffy lodge bed, I cook over a fire and eat out of the pan while sitting on the ground - not at a table having prepared food served to me.

I'm stubborn, primitive and set in my ways and I like it that way.