Does anyone ever have any problems with strength or breaking when using mono backing on a reel to spool braid to. Using 10lb mono to tie 20lb braid or 20lb mono with 50lb braid seems like it could become a problem down the road if you have that much line out and working a fish. I much prefer to tie the braid directly to the spool, but unless its a new reel with the backing already on or you buy the exact amount of braid, you’ll have to tie the mono first. Is the double uni knot best for tying mono to braid?
You only need a VERY small amount of mono to keep the braid from slipping IF you don’t have a reel that is manufactured braid-ready. A little electrical tape around the spool serves the same function. This subject has been discussed many times on this site. Use the SEARCH function for many more responses that are helpful for your specific reel and need.
Good questions, I’ve wondered the same thing about using mono with braid. Anyone have the answers…
I match the same size mono and only use a small bit to give it something to bite to.
You only need a few turns of mono around the spool if you’re loading with braid. If you’re using a true mono backing (much longer yardage), then you will want to match the # test better. Otherwise you’re only talking a few feet (at the most)…not yards.
Lets be honest. If your already out 150+yds, those last few feet will not matter. You’ve been spooled. Grab the spool or lock the drag right before it hits the backing and hope the line breaks close to the tackle end.
No much else you can do.
Other option would be to use high strength backing. SOmething double the main line. Then if you get spooled the backing should hold long enough for the main line or leader to break.
It’s typically not a great idea to back braid with mono. Just enough to ‘bite’ the spool is enough.
When using backing, it’s usually the opposite. You back with braid and have a mono topshot.
Otherwise…braid all the way…top to bottom.