Is backing actually necessary?

[woolleyfooley]

On 8/29/2024 at 8:14 PM, Delaware Valley Tackle said:

Always fill the spool for max casting performance 

@Delaware Valley Tackle are you saying to fill the whole spool with only mainline and not use any backing? Or am I misunderstanding?

[Bigbox99]

14 minutes ago, woolleyfooley said:

@Delaware Valley Tackle are you saying to fill the whole spool with only mainline and not use any backing? Or am I misunderstanding?

Big spool with big diameter more gooder for more distance.  The larger perimeter of a full spool or larger spool = more dispensed line per spool rotation than an undefiled or smaller diameter spool.    

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

5 hours ago, woolleyfooley said:

@Delaware Valley Tackle are you saying to fill the whole spool with only mainline and not use any backing? Or am I misunderstanding?

Not at all. Only saying to be sure that overall the spool is filled to just below the rim bevel. I run 67yds or 200’ (2 long casts) of mainline in most cases

[woolleyfooley]

20 hours ago, Delaware Valley Tackle said:

Not at all. Only saying to be sure that overall the spool is filled to just below the rim bevel. I run 67yds or 200’ (2 long casts) of mainline in most cases

Ah, ok. Just wanted to make sure. Thanks!

[MontclairDave]

For BFS shallow spools with no holes in the spool, take the spool out of reel, tie an arbor knot with a big loop around the spool, tighten knot, twist spool and reloop line around the spool a few times. If that sounds confusing (it does to me, and I’ve done it a bunch of times!) check out this video. The new JDM Kast King bfs reel spool has no holes so this worked great for that reel.

 

[woolleyfooley]

On 9/3/2024 at 9:38 PM, Delaware Valley Tackle said:

Not at all. Only saying to be sure that overall the spool is filled to just below the rim bevel. I run 67yds or 200’ (2 long casts) of mainline in most cases

Out of curiosity, how do you measure out 67 yards worth of line? 

[VolFan]

Easy - Measure 68 and then cut one yard off.

[woolleyfooley]

21 hours ago, VolFan said:

Easy - Measure 68 and then cut one yard off.

Ok, that gave me a chuckle! 😂

[J Francho]

Honest answer: line counter.  They're handy.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

Line counter or fill the spool then walk off the extra. 

[woolleyfooley]

21 hours ago, J Francho said:

Honest answer: line counter.  They're handy.

 

19 hours ago, Delaware Valley Tackle said:

Line counter or fill the spool then walk off the extra. 

Can’t believe I didn’t even think of using a line counter to measure it. Here I am trying to figure out complex algorithms and mathematical equations to measure my line backing. 😂

 

I need to remember: keep it simple stupid!

[new2BC4bass]

On 9/6/2024 at 7:21 PM, J Francho said:

Honest answer: line counter.  They're handy.

Was trying to research for one.  Hard to find information, and what I did find seemed to indicate they aren't accurate, often don't last very long, and lean towards being a waste of money.

 

What line counter do you suggest I try?

[J Francho]

I think the one I have is an old Berkley.  Haven't used it in years though, since I don't use backer anymore.