arfisherman Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 I would like to put some cheap mono as backing on my flipping/frog rod to save some braid, but I'm not sure what lb. test I should use (or if it even matters). Any suggestions on how what would be best? Thanks in advance for the help! Quote
Super User BassinLou Posted February 26, 2015 Super User Posted February 26, 2015 I try to match diameter to diameter. Has not steered me wrong yet. 1 Quote
Super User ChrisD46 Posted February 26, 2015 Super User Posted February 26, 2015 I try to match diameter to diameter. Has not steered me wrong yet. ^^This^^ ... Or you can use slightly smaller diameter mono (I like Zebco mono from WM or Dicks) ... Spool on about 25 turns of mono (baitcast reel) or approx. 50% (spinning reel) with a double uni knot to Braid or FC top coat and your good to go ! Quote
Super User Long Mike Posted February 27, 2015 Super User Posted February 27, 2015 I use 12 lb. mono for every reel. Seems to work well for me, regardless of the type of main line that I use. Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted February 27, 2015 Super User Posted February 27, 2015 Even though you probably won't reach the backing I wouldn't go to thin. I would not want to match the diameter of 10 or 15# braid which is the heaviest I use. Not only would I need more 2 or 4# mono if I were matching my diameter but I wouldn't have the strength if needed. If I have a fish stripping enough line to get to the backing 4# mono ain't gonna work to well. I'd go 10#. Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted February 27, 2015 Super User Posted February 27, 2015 I fill the spool up with the line that I will be using. When it is time to change line I leave some of the line on, and just put the new line over it. Quote
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