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 How Much Backing and Premium Line for Bass Reels?
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05/18/22 04:10 PM
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I am starting to move to braid, fluorocarbon and copolymer fishing line from monofilament on my bass reels. How much backing and filler line do you put on a baitcasting and spinning reel before you put the more expensive line on the reel? How much premium line does one actually need on a reel for casting? I hate to put an excessive amount of premium line on a reel if it is not needed and will go to waste.
Example: Reel spool capacity is 120 yards
Monofilament backing 70 yards
Braided line 50 yards?
I have an easy and convenient way to measure line.
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Re: How Much Backing and Premium Line for Bass Reels?
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05/18/22 04:16 PM
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In general, I tend to back the reel 25%, then 75% main line.
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Re: How Much Backing and Premium Line for Bass Reels?
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05/18/22 04:16 PM
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hopalong
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I never use backing on a bass reel, sure as I do a dd will come along and show me how to break a knot.
most spools of single fill size are about right, 1/4# fill to spool edge and you can do a lot of reels with braid.
one trick with braid, use it for half or a full summer/season then respool it in reverse, new line is on top.
I primarily use big game only, have 2 reels with 50# braid for when I think I may need some extra strength.
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Re: How Much Backing and Premium Line for Bass Reels?
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05/18/22 04:40 PM
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I back my reels with about 20 cranks of cheap brais and then fill to within 1/8” of top of spool.
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Re: How Much Backing and Premium Line for Bass Reels?
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05/18/22 05:16 PM
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Probably 50/50. I can’t imagine any bass in the world pulling 50yards or more of drag and then breaking the connection knot.
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Re: How Much Backing and Premium Line for Bass Reels?
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05/18/22 07:54 PM
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Re: How Much Backing and Premium Line for Bass Reels?
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05/18/22 08:12 PM
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I do about 1/3 of the spool with backing. This leaves way more then I can cast but also leaves enough that if I have a nasty backlash I can cut it out and still have enough to continue using it that trip. I also by my line in 1000 yard bulk spools to lessen the cost.
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Re: How Much Backing and Premium Line for Bass Reels?
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05/18/22 11:03 PM
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I only backup braid…so it doesn’t slip on a hook set. Straight fluorocarbon on everything else. It ain’t THAT expensive! Haha. Not like gas, or senkos.
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Re: How Much Backing and Premium Line for Bass Reels?
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05/19/22 02:29 AM
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50/50 on casting
30/70!on flipping
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Re: How Much Backing and Premium Line for Bass Reels?
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05/19/22 10:25 AM
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I only backup braid…so it doesn’t slip on a hook set. Straight fluorocarbon on everything else. It ain’t THAT expensive! Haha. Not like gas, or senkos. Funny you said Senkos. I was in Academy the other day and noticed they are almost $8 a bag now. Lets go Brandon.
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Re: How Much Backing and Premium Line for Bass Reels?
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05/19/22 12:14 PM
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fishnfireman
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I use cheaper braid as back up. Then about 20 yards farther than I can cast of the premium line.
Sounds like some folks might need to try a different knot.
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Re: How Much Backing and Premium Line for Bass Reels?
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05/19/22 01:00 PM
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I use cheaper braid as back up. Then about 20 yards farther than I can cast of the premium line.
Sounds like some folks might need to try a different knot. Why?…..and who? Ain’t talking about knots here. We are talking about how much backing to use. Why would anyone want to use braid as a backing? Serious question. It slips on the spool, unless you have a spool made for braid. I have some reels that the spool is heavily ported to reduce weight. These reels have to have a soft backing of mono if I use them with braid. The braid doesn’t cushion the spool and can actually deform the spool under heavy weight and stress. I have a 1000 yard spool of Cajun redline that I use as backing under braid. That 1000 yard spool might last me a lifetime.
Eat. Sleep. Fish.
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Re: How Much Backing and Premium Line for Bass Reels?
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05/19/22 01:09 PM
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hopalong
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I use cheaper braid as back up. Then about 20 yards farther than I can cast of the premium line.
Sounds like some folks might need to try a different knot. Why?…..and who? Ain’t talking about knots here. We are talking about how much backing to use. Why would anyone want to use braid as a backing? Serious question. It slips on the spool, unless you have a spool made for braid. I have some reels that the spool is heavily ported to reduce weight. These reels have to have a soft backing of mono if I use them with braid. The braid doesn’t cushion the spool and can actually deform the spool under heavy weight and stress. I have a 1000 yard spool of Cajun redline that I use as backing under braid. That 1000 yard spool might last me a lifetime. never had braid slip on a spool but I run it thru the holes then use clove hitch with tag tied off, when spooling I use a holder I made that gives plenty of resistance so line is tight when put on. and this is the only knot I use to put 2 lines together, same I used fly fishing and for biminis for tarpon. ![[Linked Image]](https://content.osgnetworks.tv/flyfisherman/content/photos/9-Best-Fly-Fishing-Knots-You-Should-Know-370.jpg)
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Re: How Much Backing and Premium Line for Bass Reels?
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05/19/22 01:27 PM
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Ken A.
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Example: Reel spool capacity is 120 yards
Monofilament backing 70 yards
Braided line 50 yards?
I have an easy and convenient way to measure line.
Don't overthink it. Not sure what # test mono you are talking but it must be small becasue most reels won't hold 120 yards of mono bigger than 10#. Put some cheap mono on there for backing, tie a granny knot to the braid and roll with it.
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Re: How Much Backing and Premium Line for Bass Reels?
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05/19/22 01:40 PM
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Sounds like some folks might need to try a different knot. Why?…..and who? Ain’t talking about knots here. We are talking about how much backing to use. . Read all the post and your question will be answered.
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