Spinning Reel Question.

[GoneFishi'n]

Is 50 pound braid to much for a spinning reel? It has a 12LB diameter. I would be using this with a scum frog and humpin toads. Pretty heavy weeds. And can I just spool it straight braid? I hear someone saying that you need to use mono for backing but I think that is just for baitcasters right?

[BASSHUNTER1961]

You can use 50# if that's what you have, but I prefer no more than 30# on spinning gear and like 20# best. I do use mono backing to save on the braid, and prevent slipping.

[new2BC4bass]

Backing such as mono or some tape wrapped around the arbor keep the line from slipping. Doubt it makes much difference whether it is a spinning reel or a b/c reel. Some spinning reel spools are designed for braid. No backing or tape needed. 50# braid is going to be a bit much for a small reel. Solve by buying a larger size reel. Check out the reels capacity. Don't know of one offhand that doesn't give you the amount of line it will hold for different diameters (usually 3 sizes are listed).

[GoneFishi'n]

So I should get 30#? Like is that what most people use? What type of knot should I do for that?

[GoneFishi'n]

It is a big reel

[GoneFishi'n]

I guess I will just go with 30# SpiderWire braid then. Thank you guys. Still need to know what knot is best for tying backing.

[jerzeeD]

50 lb braid is serious overkill for bass fishing.... unless you plan on fishing for saltwater striped bass.

[fishking247]

what size spinning reel is it? you could use 50 on a 4000 or larger spinning reel. i frog fish with a spinning reel and use 30lb braid though. 30 seems to be more then enough for the scum/weeds i fish

[Long Mike]

A Uni to Uni knot is sufficient to tie backing to your braid. Use no more than 30# on your reel.

[GoneFishi'n]

Thank you very much guys. You guys help me out with everything lol.

[SirSnookalot]

Could you use 50# braid, sure, but why would you? I use nothing heavier than 15# braid fishing Florida slop for bass, I don't use backing myself but there is nothing wrong with doing so, an alberto knot will work well. I get no slippage going all braid, I use a wrap of masking tape, even with braid ready reels.

I do a lot of saltwater fishing and I don't use anything heavier than 20# braid, I may get spooled but my line isn't breaking.

[Darren.]

50 lb braid is serious overkill for bass fishing.... unless you plan on fishing for saltwater striped bass.

Have to agree here. But then I don't fish a lot of slop like some of the guys here do. And I see plenty of use of 50 and up on TV to pitch/flip into thick cover, but I caught my PB on 10lb braid + leader in slop, so....