Should I Use Backing For Braid On A Spinning Reel?

[Tuckahoe Joe]

I've recently started using braided line on one of my baitcasters and I used mono backing.  I want to put it on my wife's spinning reel as well but wasn't sure if you would use backing on a spinning reel or not.

[Tywithay]

Yes. Backing or tape. Otherwise, the line is prone to slippage.

[tcbass]

Yes. Backing or tape. Otherwise, the line is prone to slippage.

 

 

 

I just learned about this. I put on 2 layers of electric tape. Worked good. Easier than buying backing line.

[SirSnookalot]

The main purpose of backing IMO is to use less braid as your mainline.  I tape every reel before I spool up with or without backing, slippage will not be an issue.  It becomes a personal choice issue.

[Jrob78]

Agree with the other guys, backing is great for cutting down on how much braid you use, slipping doesn't enter into the equation for me.

[Crestliner2008]

With braid as costly as it is, backing is the common sense approach to filling more than one spool. I use an inexpensive mono of a pound test rating I have on hand, usually 15# test.

[Catch and Grease]

I just learned about this. I put on 2 layers of electric tape. Worked good. Easier than buying backing line.

Yup if Im spooling straight braid I'll just put a piece of electric tape on the spool. If I'm in money saver mode I go for mono backing

[LMB KING]

i use black tape

[bassin is addicting]

i'll use some cheap or old mono for backing....so i only have about 75 yards max on the spool.  that way i can get at least a couple spools worth out of each box of braid.