Backup Reel

[Chance_Taker4]

I'm fishing an event as a CoAngler. I have all my combos set to go and want to throw a casting reel in my duffle bag in case one of mine goes down and I need a backup. What kind of line should I put on my backup reel so that it would be ready to go in any situation?

[Mike L]

I'd use 30 lb braid. 

You'll be good for every presentation except punching. 

If you brought a designated punch outfit with you and that one goes down, just take 10 min and transfer it over to the spare. 

 

 

 

 

Mike

[bigfruits]

braid and your choice of leader would probably be the most versatile.

 

that being said, id throw some 12lb yo zuri hybrid on it but im prob in the minority.

[CroakHunter]

30-50lb braid is my choice. With a leader. That way you have all your presentations covered. If not braid them 12-15 yo-zuri or p-line cxx

[d-camarena]

50lb braid

Or 15 lb big game

[Fishes in trees]

When I was co-angling, I took 2 spare bait casters.  One filled with line appropriate for reaction bait presentations and the other for "feel" bait presentations.  Much more often than not, it was the crank/spinner bait/square bill reel that I would back lash.

3 minute rule, i.e. if I couldn't get the tangle out in 3 minutes or so, cut the line, store the tangled reel and bust out the alternate.

Don't forget spare spools for whatever spinning gear you bring also.