Backing or not?

[tropics]

Originally Posted by Poseidon

I just bought an Abu Garcia 10000I Big Game reel and plan on using Power Pro 50# test line.


I realize that Power Pro will slip if tied directly to a smooth spool, but this reel
spool does have the little "bolt head" that I could tie too.


Should I tie it on directly, or use a 25# mono backing?

Use the mono backing or take some electrical tape an put that on the spool

[charterone2]

Originally Posted by tropics

Use the mono backing or take some electrical tape an put that on the spool

Agree.

[MVP]

Ditto

[kmaty]

All you really need is 2ofeet or so if you intend to max your spool out with Braid or you can use more mono to build your spool up but w.e you choose i say min of 2oft of mono

[SaltLife1980]

Throw a few yards of mono on there then pack it full of your power pro

[Sea Bear]

If you want to use mono backing go right ahead, it's not going to hurt, but it's completely unnecessary.

[Poseidon]

I seem to remember guys saying that the super braids or whatever they are referred to nowadays, can crack the spool if tied directly.

But that was 15 years ago, maybe the lines have changed?

Why chance it on a new reel?

I'll go with the mono backing method..

[CancunPete]

Bring it down to the shop..I will set it up for you ...Filling up the whole spool with braid , in my opinion, would just be a waste of money...Pete

[JerseyCoast]

Originally Posted by Poseidon

I seem to remember guys saying that the super braids or whatever they are referred to nowadays, can crack the spool if tied directly.

But that was 15 years ago, maybe the lines have changed?

Why chance it on a new reel?

I'll go with the mono backing method..

This was a big problem with weak spools. Its not as big of an issue these days... most manufacturers have corrected this issue now.