How Much Line Do You Put On Your Spinning Reels?

[tcbass]

I just got my two new reels from Cabelas. A Shimano Stradic Ci4 and a Stradic FJ 2500's. They both say 200 yards of line for 6;bs of test. I want to put Power Pro Super Slick 8 15lbs test on it, which is 4lbs diameter I think. Theoretically I could put 200 yards of line on. This is for bass fishing.

 

 

Here's the problem, line is sold in 150 yards and 300 yard spools.

 

 

 

 

So, I could put 150 yards on each, or get two 300 yard spools, but then I'd have 200 yards extra. And now that I bought 2 reels I'm attempting to go the most economical route.

 

 

 

What would you do? Is 50 less yard really that bad?

[Fisher-O-men]

Put some filler line on first - cheap mono. Tie the braid to the mono using a uni/uni or Alberto knot.  You will have enough line for two reels. 

[F14A-B]

Use mono backing... That way you won't be wasteful, no point in 200 yds of braid for freshwater fishing. On one reel... Salt fishing, maybe...... But I don't think so

[jignfule]

I usually put most of my line on my spinning REEL

[Jeff H]

I usually put most of my line on my spinning REEL

I just knew when I read the title that at least one response would go there.

[SirSnookalot]

There are a number of options and nothing wrong with any of them.  For the sake of argument I'll assume these reels are primarily used for bass fishing, backing with mono and 75 yds on each reel you'll need 1 150 yd spool.  Buy 1 300 yd spool and just use less backing than option #1.  No backing is what I do most of the time, always for saltwater. I don't worry about extra line, at some point I'll be using it.

[0119]

Dont expect to get what the manufacturer claims.  Maybe a shop installing the line by machine at hand but when we at home do it, it wont be spooled with enough tension to get that much.  I never use backing, it just holds water deep in your spool where it will eventually corrode the metal.  Wrap the spool 5 times then do a uni knot and it will hold no need for tape or other nonsense.  Less knots too which is always a plus.

[Josh Smith]

I too don't use backing.

 

I like about 1/16" of the spool to be exposed.  If you backlash at all, take to to 1/8" but no more.  On some reels 1/8" is pushing it.

 

Josh

[Capt.Bob]

I would take split the 300 yard spool between both reels. I start by putting the 150 yards of braid on the spool, then fill with mono (in your case 6# test) to the reel manufacturers recommended filling point. Then take it off tie the mono on your spool and reel it back on, now you have the exact amount of line on your reel and when the end you are using starts to get some wear on it, you can reverse the braid at the mono, and have new line again using the unused end.

[Tywithay]

You're never going to ever come close to a 100 yard cast. I usually do about 1/3 spool full of cheap mono, then fill the rest with braid. You'll end up with more than enough line. A cheap line counter is a handy tool too, so you know how much line you're putting on. Makes it easier to divide it up down the road.