Hey CivanoI have Dacron. I will remove the braid and add the backing. I had the same thought that there would be a lot of cranking with that line so close to the small arbor
Great suggestion. Thank youHey Civano
Wind the backing on top of the braid for a start so you get the right amount. Then you remove it, then take off the braid and add your measured backing. More work but when you are done you will have the braid at the perfect level on your reel. And of course wind it on as tight as tight can be.
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I use 65 lb power pro. I was using 90 or 100. It was overkill and occasionally it anchored the boat when hung up. Very hard to get around a cleat the force it to break. Was afraid someone was going to get cut.What lb test braided do you put on for Hali’s
3 or 4 wraps around your gaff handle is way quicker and safer to break off hung up gear....I use 65 lb power pro. I was using 90 or 100. It was overkill and occasionally it anchored the boat when hung up. Very hard to get around a cleat the force it to break. Was afraid someone was going to get cut.
Not a dumb question at all. The fuller the line spool, the higher/faster the retreive ratio is which is generally what you want. The newer super-braid lines are a much smaller diameter that their monofilament counterparts of the same strength. The super braid lines are expensive, so some choose to first install backing of a cheaper line with the more expensive line on top. As an example in the post above the OP was considering using backing, but realized (rather wisely) that for $36 per reel he can fill his reels & not F*CK around with splicing the lines.Dumb newb question here. What is the purpose of backing? Why not just use a full spool of whatever line you're using?