Back Filling A Reel With Cheaper Line

[reb67]

I just started flipping and pitching heavy cover and matted grass this year and I'm using an older model shimano reel and that thing holds a ton of line. I'm using 65lb braid and as you know braid is not cheap.

My question is does it hurt or effect this technique by back filling the reel with a cheaper line?

[BaitMonkey1984]

I do it on all my rods. I have not noticed any negative consequences of doing so other than having more money to buy more crank baits. 

[AMAC]

Doesn't hurt at all. I do it to all my reels. Some go most of the season with the same backing. Saves money. Some people prefer certain lines for backing. Think I heard Aaron martens says he uses braid as backing, something about the line coming off the spool faster during the cast.

[hatrix]

Yes he does use some braid for backing to cut down on weight. I tried it and still have a couple reels with it still on from last year. He also will only put enough line on for the technique he is using that day. How ever far he might be pitching that day maybe 10-15 yard and it's basically all backing. Then he strips it off and puts on fresh again for the next day.

[bigturtle]

flipping/pitching is the least likely to be hurt by backing, out of all the techniques, because of the short distance you are fishing. 

[WIGuide]

I have backing on all my reels. Never had a negative impact because of it. 

[Raul]

You´ll have a bigger negative impact by not backing braided line even if it is 65 lb test.

[Josh Smith]

You should use backing. Unless tied fast, like through a hole on the spool, the braid is slick enough to slip.

Josh

[BaitMonkey1984]

You´ll have a bigger negative impact by not backing braided line even if it is 65 lb test.

 

Someone told me this years ago. About the same time I got into PP. Used it the first year without backing and had no slipping issues. The Second year, without fail all my rods slipped.  I had 2500 size spinning reels and simply cut off the 30-50 yards of frayed line and my line was still in great condition due to using that KVD line religiously. Pained me and my wallet to have to take off all that braid and put backing on. 

 

Lessons learned, put backing on.

 

Interested in learning more about how to use braid for backing/ and in what applications?

[ChrisD46]

For baitcast reel backing  I like Zebco 12 llb. mono line from WM (inexpenzive and light) .

For spinning reel backing I like Zebco 6lb. mono .

[reb67]

Thanks for the responses that really helps my wallet

[Bluebasser86]

I do it with any of the expensive braids or fluoros. No ill effects and it saves me a ton of money. 

[Jar11591]

My casting reels are all backed with 15lb Berkley Big Game. No negative effects for me.

[KDW96]

All my reels get backing also,some more than others.

[new2BC4bass]

I don't always use backing.  When spooling 8# on a shallow spool, I'll put on all 8#.  If it holds a lot of 8# line I use cheap backing to save line.  Many of my MH rods carry 12# mono or copolymer.  I don't see a need for saving a few pennies by using a slightly cheaper line for backing.  Cost is still negligible.  Same thing for mono on a Heavy rod.  Braid used for any reason gets mono backing.  In the case of my 1500 Daiwa spinning reel and Daiwa PE Line Special, only enough to cover the spool as they don't hold a lot of line even though it is a thinner braid.  Especially the spinning reel.  The few reels with a fluorocarbon also get mono backing to save money.  I am not aware of a disadvantage.