Topshot for tiles?

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Originally Posted by JayO

I use 60 lb mono top shot that is 35 ft long. The reel is loaded with 50 lb braid. Jigging varies with the conditions. A World Record was caught with 40 lb braid.

Try to distance yourself from the guys with electric reels...

Check out the Reel Seat's page below for some of the jigs I have seen on the trips...

http://www.reelseat.com/cart/shopdis...h+Lures%2FJigs

Thanks for the info.
At this point I'm committed to getting geared up and doing some time trips. I like to be prepared so I greatly appreciate all of your advice. Also a consensus that the folks at The Reel Seat are THE experts so I also greatly appreciate that they chime in here. I have two questions.
I see that pretty much everyone says 50 lb braid. I'm curious why one would use 60 lb top shot w/ 50 braid. From my perspective, I would think that one's top shot would less that the running line to make connection neater and so if a snag occurred (I'm guessing that they're rare fishing over clay) the loss of line would be minimal. If I may, what are the reasons?
I also appreciate the jig info. I will start another thread as it really is different from the original top shot question.
Thanks!
JD