I orderd a spool, I just gotta know what 50 dollar fishing string feels like to cast! LOL

My bait caster was a poll/caster combo set(abu garcia). So turns out the poll is a 1 piece and doesnt fit nice and neat in my car. SO I swapped polls and(as soon as I recieve my fishin line) am now going to be swappin back.

It wont be so bad this summer cuz I got a blazer to haul my lil boat so it should fit in the back no probs. Man I am getting excited for spring.

Once again I just gotta feel that fishin line, and thx for the info guys!

Cool Beans man... What size did you choose?

And make sure you put on backing. I would recommend 15 to 20 lb test backing. What do you think Brendan? I have been using the braid mostly on spinning gear with 14 lb test backing. You will truly be impressed. I use the no name knot to tie to the backing. The only difference is I come through the first loop in the very beginning. I also use this knot to tie on a flouro leader.




No Name Knot

The No Name knot is used to connect a double line to the leader, is easy to tie and a very reliable knot.
1. Align your leader and your double line.
2. Wrap the leader around the double line 5 or 6 times.
3. Pass the end of the line through the loop (end of the double line).
4. Wet the line and pull.
5. Trim the excess and you are ready to go.

I got the 15 pound and have no idea what backing is.....
I fail lol

Meh at the 6 dollars shipping...

You need to spool on three quarters of your reel with mono (or called backing)first. Use the knot shown, then spool the rest with the braid. Remember that the braid is so thin and to have maximum performance you need to have your reel spooled completely (filled) when done. Try not to over or under spool. It is very important.

SO roughly 25 to 30 yrds of braid....and the backing is too help add weight to the reel for casting.

I always find it very hard to know how much line I have on my poll when stringing you guys have any tips for that?

LOL I ask alot of questions on here maybe I can just get you guys to come over and do the fishing for me!

No, the backing is to absorb the no stretch of the braid or you can actually damage your spool. Since there is no give, the braid will compress and expand your spool. If you do not put enough backing you will also be throwing money away on the cost to fill a deep spool. I put about 65 - 75 yards of braid (depending on the spool size). The braid is so thin that it does not take much up on the spool. If you miss judge and put too much backing, just unspool the line across your yard. I have done this many times in the beginning until I became accustomed to how much backing is needed. Remember backing is cheap; it is the braid where the money is.

I see now... I just read that somewhere els. They also recomend turning the drag down a bit to help combat your braid eating into your spool during hook set. I can see now this is gona take some testing. Now that I have a boat I plan on getting into the thick of things and think the braid will help alot.

You should never have you drag locked down anyway. If it is to tight you will end up ripping the hook out of the fishes mouth. I am sure you don't want to fight a fish in and just end up with his lips on the hook . Your drag will surely be a bit tighter than using light mono. You will be fine. Wait until you feel everything your bait touches. Using braid can become very addicting.

I put backing on all my reels. its cost effective, it cushions your good line and it helps with line memory on mano.