Chonch12 Posted June 13, 2020 Posted June 13, 2020 So after cutting line to add lures. 2 snags where I lost some line. My baitcasting is down to half to belittle under half spool of fluro. I can tell because I can launch it out and have only handful wraps left. Do you just cut off and add new line? Seems like big waste of line Quote
Linewinder Posted June 13, 2020 Posted June 13, 2020 When the level reaches a point that it just doesn't pay to cast, I use it as backing. When the knot starts showing and interferes with casting, it's time to re-line. 1 Quote
YoTone Posted June 13, 2020 Posted June 13, 2020 maybe think about using a braid to floro leader for bank fishing. if you get snagged and have to break it off the weaker leader line breaks and you only lose a few feet of line. 4 Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted June 13, 2020 Global Moderator Posted June 13, 2020 That's why I use backing with fluoro. Fill the spool about half full with cheap mono, then the rest with fluoro. 5 Quote
The Maestro Posted June 13, 2020 Posted June 13, 2020 I pull the line off and add more backing. 2 Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted June 13, 2020 Super User Posted June 13, 2020 On my BCs - no matter what I'm using as mainline, I back it up with half the spool filled with cheap mono. Big Game 10# is what I'm using for backing currently. 2 Quote
Happybeerbuzz Posted June 13, 2020 Posted June 13, 2020 I have started a process going forward where I am putting cheap 40# braid as backing on all my reels. I like having a full spool with reasonably fresh line, and it feels like such a waste to throw away so much line that never touches the water because it is at the bottom of the spool. Once done, I can imagine the braid backing lasting the life of the reel. Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted June 13, 2020 Posted June 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Happybeerbuzz said: I have started a process going forward where I am putting cheap 40# braid as backing on all my reels. I like having a full spool with reasonably fresh line, and it feels like such a waste to throw away so much line that never touches the water because it is at the bottom of the spool. Once done, I can imagine the braid backing lasting the life of the reel. If it’s just backing buy fly line backing. Way cheaper than braid mainline. Quote
Happybeerbuzz Posted June 13, 2020 Posted June 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Delaware Valley Tackle said: If it’s just backing buy fly line backing. Way cheaper than braid mainline. Even better. When I get done using old braid, I will get that. It looks like it is basically even cheaper braid. Quote
Super User Tywithay Posted June 13, 2020 Super User Posted June 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Delaware Valley Tackle said: If it’s just backing buy fly line backing. Way cheaper than braid mainline. A lot lighter than mono or fluoro too, so it helps your spool start up faster. 2 Quote
Super User OkobojiEagle Posted June 13, 2020 Super User Posted June 13, 2020 smaller capacity reels... Quote
Super User jimmyjoe Posted June 13, 2020 Super User Posted June 13, 2020 I use Big Game. I buy the bulk spools, and I buy them on sale. I re-spool ..... because I can afford to. jj 1 Quote
diehardbassfishing Posted June 14, 2020 Posted June 14, 2020 I actually like this when fishing from shore. Makes me stop bombin' lures - can be a bad habit. Often the bass are only a few feet away! Karl Quote
Glaucus Posted June 14, 2020 Posted June 14, 2020 Strip it for new because I don't use line as expensive as a mid tier rod or reel. Quote
NOC 1 Posted June 14, 2020 Posted June 14, 2020 On 6/12/2020 at 11:12 PM, Chonch12 said: So after cutting line to add lures. 2 snags where I lost some line. My baitcasting is down to half to belittle under half spool of fluro. I can tell because I can launch it out and have only handful wraps left. Do you just cut off and add new line? Seems like big waste of line I just re-spool, but then again I don't use reels that take 140 yards of line. I never could understand why so many fishermen in the US feel they need so much line when as someone pointed out, half of it has never seen the water. Most all of my reels take 70-80 yards of line. I can get at least 2 full spools from each bobbin of line. After that I don't care as the line will be to old to use anyway. US bass fishermen.... 8' rods and reels that hold 150 yd. of line... The rest of the world.....6-7' rods and 90 yd. of line...??? Quote
Super User Angry John Posted June 14, 2020 Super User Posted June 14, 2020 If your worried about expense and wanting fresh line take a page from salt water fishermen. A top shot being the best answer. Fill the spool up with a good braid and put 20 ish yards of your flourocarbon on top. I do this a lot and using the Alberto knot means I just cast passing the knot on longer casts. Quote
Super User dodgeguy Posted June 14, 2020 Super User Posted June 14, 2020 I use micro guides and hate knots in my line.i just respool totally.then again I don't use flouro.buy reels with smaller spools. Quote
Super User FishTank Posted June 14, 2020 Super User Posted June 14, 2020 I would, as others have suggested, take a little of the line off and use it as backing. Then I would add new line. Quote
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