Question On Braid Line

Workdawg · 08-03-10, 10:21 AM

I have been reading that when putting braid on a baitcaster that you should put mono on first as a backing. My question is, how much mono before the braid?

Bassboss · 08-03-10, 10:24 AM

Probably 1/4 of the spool. I find my self casting out to the backing if any less within a month. I use 6lb zebco ultra cast as a backing.. 500 yards or so, under 5 bucks... or so!

Garry2rs · 08-03-10, 10:57 AM

The mono is to keep the braid from slipping on the spool. If you have a Whiffle spool you can tie the braid directly to the holes in the spool.

If the spool is large, and you want to use a smaller amount of braid, you can use mono backing to partially fill the spool.

Hollow braid is generally more expensive than solid braid, but it can be spliced. That might make it worth filling the spool up with braided line.

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geezer1 · 08-03-10, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garry2rs

The mono is to keep the braid from slipping on the spool. If you have a Whiffle spool you can tie the braid directly to the holes in the spool.

If the spool is large, and you want to use a smaller amount of braid, you can use mono backing to partially fill the spool.

Garry2R's

Garry is on the money!

BigBassin144 · 08-03-10, 08:50 PM

I've never had slippage problems on a baitcaster with braid. Although I always use backing now simply to save money on braid. I fill about 1/3 of the spool. Less backing for heavier (50+ lb) braids, and more for lighter (20lb or less) braid.

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bamabassman · 08-03-10, 09:34 PM

i used to put about 1/2 spool of monmo. but gonna go down to maybe 1/3 or 1/4 from now on. never had a slipage problem either.

08-03-10, 10:21 AM	#1
Workdawg BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Pocono Lake, Pa. Posts: 17	Question On Braid Line I have been reading that when putting braid on a baitcaster that you should put mono on first as a backing. My question is, how much mono before the braid?

08-03-10, 10:24 AM	#2
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Probably 1/4 of the spool. I find my self casting out to the backing if any less within a month. I use 6lb zebco ultra cast as a backing.. 500 yards or so, under 5 bucks... or so! __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

08-03-10, 08:50 PM	#5
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	I've never had slippage problems on a baitcaster with braid. Although I always use backing now simply to save money on braid. I fill about 1/3 of the spool. Less backing for heavier (50+ lb) braids, and more for lighter (20lb or less) braid. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

08-03-10, 09:34 PM	#6
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	i used to put about 1/2 spool of monmo. but gonna go down to maybe 1/3 or 1/4 from now on. never had a slipage problem either. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

08-03-10, 10:57 AM	#3
Garry2rs BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: AZ. USA. and Ont. Canada Posts: 145	The mono is to keep the braid from slipping on the spool. If you have a Whiffle spool you can tie the braid directly to the holes in the spool. If the spool is large, and you want to use a smaller amount of braid, you can use mono backing to partially fill the spool. Hollow braid is generally more expensive than solid braid, but it can be spliced. That might make it worth filling the spool up with braided line. Garry2R's

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