Super User A-Jay Posted February 18, 2015 Super User Posted February 18, 2015 I like 90 pound braid. Me Too ~ as an Emergency Anchor Line or Ski Rope . . . . A-Jay 4 Quote
wordty Posted February 19, 2015 Author Posted February 19, 2015 How much backing (if any) do you all use before tying on the braid? Quote
Fishinthefish Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 How much backing (if any) do you all use before tying on the braid?I use about ten yards. Just enough to help keep the braid from digging. I use 15lb test so the thickness helps displace the weight. Quote
Alpha Male Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 I have 20, 30, 40, and 50lb on casting reels. all have their purposes but for light cover worm setups I would say 30 would be the sweetspot with a leader. Quote
Super User Catch and Grease Posted February 19, 2015 Super User Posted February 19, 2015 How much backing (if any) do you all use before tying on the braid? I just fill about half the spool with the backing then fill it the rest of the way with braid... Quote
Super User Angry John Posted February 19, 2015 Super User Posted February 19, 2015 I don't use any backing. Never have and do not seem to have any dig in or slipping issues. Keeps my spool lite and if I have any ware I just flip the direction. Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted February 19, 2015 Super User Posted February 19, 2015 Depending on the line capacity of the reel, if it's a small reel no backing. Targeting larger species I wouldn't use backing either, to equal the strength of the braid the backing is going to be too thick, reduced line capacity. Using the same diameter as the braid your backing is going to be too weak. I have only 1 reel with backing. Quote
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