Suffix 832

[Jig Man]

I recently bought some 15# and put it on a setup for Ned rigs and small swim baits.  I put it on with tension and have used it 3 times.  It keeps digging on the spool and causing problems with casting.  Anyone got any suggestions?

[bulldog1935]

I suspect it's digging at either end of the spool.  

This is about spool shimming.  

Best example I can show you is a surf spool made for PE#1.5 (same basic diameter as your line, but 30-lb breaking strength in X-braid).  I used factory shim and went through a couple of wind-a-little and measure to get the line evenly distributed over the spool lay.  

Here's the (big) white factory shim washer added to the spindle stack, and the perfect finished result, which won't dig.   This is a big Tica, and I had to call Tica USA to order the part.  

 

Especially if your line is digging at the bottom of the spool, you need a shim to move the spool up.  

Shimano reels come with a stack of half-mm and 1-mm shim washers.  I've had to add them when swapping in new spools to get line lay calibrated.   

This is much smaller braid, PE#0.6 (C3000MHG w/ 3000S spool)

[Jig Man]

I should have clearer in my post.  It is a bait casting reel.

[MN Fisher]

13 minutes ago, Jig Man said:

I should have clearer in my post.  It is a bait casting reel.

15# is too light for use on a casting reel, even just reeling in a lure can cause dig-in at that small diameter.. 30# is as light as I'll go on casting gear. Remember, 15# braid is the same diameter as 4# mono - would you put 4# mono on a casting rig?

[ABU is overpriced]

When spooling it for the first time, apply a lot of pressure on the line (the more the better) so it is tightly fitted on the spool. I usually use down to 10# of the 832, and it doesn't dig. Also, when you're snagged, don't just tighten the drag, and pull. That's bad for your gears and will dig even with 50#.

[Vilas15]

Too light. I use 15 lb 832 on spinning reels but won't go less than 30 lb on baitcasters. I dont need the strength of 30 but the 15's just too thin and has the problem you describe.

[bulldog1935]

1 hour ago, Jig Man said:

I should have clearer in my post.  It is a bait casting reel.

oops - assumed 15-lb you were talking about spinning.  

- yes I never use ligher than 20-lb 832 on b/c (equiv to PE#2) , and then I back deep spools with 20 to 25-yds of 20- to 25-lb mono - no dig

 

The difference is using shallow braid spools (BFS mod), where you can fish 10-lb 832 (PE#1) without line dig.  (equiv diameter is 4-b mono)

 

BFS-package reels with increased LW pitch, Silver Wolf, Daiwa Air, will let you fish even smller, down to PE#0.4, here PE#0.6 - no dig.