The great things about braid are: it doesn't coil or stretch and it lasts a long time. It takes time to get used to, but if you get the hang of it, you'll never go back. I use a baitcaster and at first I had cussed the braid for the backlashes. And when it backlashes, it digs in deep. I kept experimenting with how I threw and got it down.
I use 30lb. PowerPro with a 15lb. flourocarbon leader of about 2 feet. You will have to learn how to correctly fasten the braid with the flourocarbon as there are many knots that get it done. You will need some little scissors to cut the braid as clippers don't do a good job. With braid, I can feel hits faster and with no stretch, set the hook faster. Some people hate it, but I love it for lure fishing, which is all I do.

im fixin to go to cc tomarrow so should i braid or mono on my surf rodw/openface reel? what test? thx guys

I have a question,
i have the Abu Garcia CS Rocket Pro and i was thinking if i should put mono or braided line on it.

The one thing about braid, is that you should use a lighter rod as well. For my spinning tackle,I use a medium action, fast tip rod. I use fireline smoke, 8lb and tie directly to the lure. Very sensitive, Casts a mile, lasts much longer than mono or floro. You will need scissors! BTW using a medium heavy rod, your just going to pull the lips off the fish, you'll most likely loose a lot of fish just taking the lure away prematurely. Talking spec's, red's, bass, and crappie. On my baitcaster's, again I use medium action rods with fast tips. I use heavier braid (30lb. for casting, 65lb for flipping) mainly so it doesn't bite down on it's self as bad. The smaller diameter really digs in whenever you hook up with a heavy fish or stump, log, etc...I use floro leaders when the fish are picky. The only draw back, it doesn't float! You need mono period for topwater!! Nothing tops mono for topwater!
Best of luck, hope this helps.

Braids are harder on your eyelets. Other than that, it's pretty durable, and much easier to cast (for me)
Tim