JigMouth Posted January 9, 2016 Posted January 9, 2016 What size monofilament backing should I be using on my flipping and punching setup with 50 pound braid? Would 12 pound mono work or do I need to step it up to get the knot to work better where the mono and braid connect. Just wanted to know what you guys use. Do i even need mono backing since its a baitcasting reel? The reel specifically is a lews super duty so the spool is braid ready. Thanks Quote
5fishlimit Posted January 9, 2016 Posted January 9, 2016 12# should work, but what braid are you using? Thickness of braid will vary from MFG to MFG. Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted January 9, 2016 Super User Posted January 9, 2016 I use 12# for backing all the time. I'd use backing even though the reel was designed for braid because of it's cost. Can top off at least 2 reels with one spool of braid. Use an Albright or Alberto knot for the connection. Quote
tander Posted January 9, 2016 Posted January 9, 2016 12, 14, 20, I don't think it really matters on backing. Your just taking up space on your spool. 2 Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted January 9, 2016 Global Moderator Posted January 9, 2016 Backing it doesn't really matter. Now if it were a leader I like to try to keep it close to the same diameter. Quote
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