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Author:
SkeeterRon
Date:
Jun 14, 2007
Subject:
Backing.. Why is it use and is it necessary?
Message:
Ok Pro's,
Explain to me why "backing" is used and is it necessary? :?:
Is it just to fill up the spool with a less expensive line? :roll:
Ron
Author:
admin
Date:
Jun 14, 2007
Message:
ok, ok... Please also define this term for us less experienced anglers...
Author:
Greg
Date:
Jun 14, 2007
Message:
Backing -
It is used so you don't have to fill your spool with that $25 line that you bought. First you take some old mono or whatever you have and fill the spool about half way. I typically use any 8lb or 12 lb that I had left over. Then tie on your "good" line (whatever that might be) and continue filling your spool. There are many knots to join the two lines. I use a Double Uni. When using backing on spinning gear I try to keep the knot on the bottom of the spool. It seems to stay out of the way while casting. If you put too much backing on and when you cast it is coming off of the spool. Then you put too much backing on and should take some off. Now I can fill more spools with that same $25 line than 1 spool. :lol:
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