Semi-New to braided/Superline... Quick question.

[RJHooker]

Thanks for your input noworries!

Sounds like some nice setups you have there. Having read your methods will make it a lot easier to feel comfortable with the mono backing.

I guess I was lucky that my braid did not spin under load last year. Then again, I was only throwing 1/4 oz Texas rigs and spinners.

Thanks again!

[njboarder]

If you are surf fishing, you probably don't need more than 150yd braid. You can pick up a 150yd spool for cheap.

The way I figure out how much mono backing I need is following.
1. spool with braid
2. Tie on mono backing using uni-uni.
3. Fill the spool with mono backing.
4. Transfer to another spool twice, so that mono will be sitting on top of braid.
5. Spool it back on to the reel.

Good luck.

[MrAC1980]

Wanted to add two things I was thinking about over the weekend. 1. they sell line counters that you can attach to a rod so if you buy the braid in bulk you don't have to guess how much line you're putting on the reel. 2. if you save your old empty spools, you can jerry rig it to a drill and makes for the line transfers a lot easier.

[JerseyCoast]

Originally Posted by njboarder

If you are surf fishing, you probably don't need more than 150yd braid. You can pick up a 150yd spool for cheap.

The way I figure out how much mono backing I need is following.
1. spool with braid
2. Tie on mono backing using uni-uni.
3. Fill the spool with mono backing.
4. Transfer to another spool twice, so that mono will be sitting on top of braid.
5. Spool it back on to the reel.

Good luck.

Great advice here. So many people fill their spools up with braid and never use it. Only to strip and toss it after a while. The mono backing is just fine and will not fail you if you tie the knot right. Why waste all that line by filling it with braid??? No need at all. ( this coming from the guy who is supposed to be selling you all that line )

[SaltLife1980]

Since the braid is smaller u can load it up with 20 or 30 with no issues.. I usually put a backing on it first.. Around 30 - 50 yards of 20# mono.. then using an albright knot since it has such a small profile, pile on the braid..