How to put line on a Baitcasting reel (Braid and mono)

[@jarodcaudill1704]

Thank you on the idea of electrical tape, Revo Beast braided always slipping, tape did the job. Your the Man!!!!

[@NateAndreica]

So do you just put the tape directly onto the spool?

[@joselepe6892]

Best informal video I have seen... watched a couple and this one is good... thanks man

[@SlammedOutdoors]

Thanks hope it helped!!

[@ARIOSTRUCKIN]

Bro so much info thanks!

[@CarpFishingWithMichael1210]

Some people put electrical tape over the spool with no mono does that still work or do you have to put mono before braid

[@SlammedOutdoors]

The electrical tape works pretty well, if you use electrical tape you won’t need to have the mono and you can just go straight to the braid. The tape or the mono both serve as a surface for the braid to hold to so the line doesn’t slip but you won’t need the mono if you have the electrical tape

[@CarpFishingWithMichael1210]

@@SlammedOutdoors thank you because I don’t have no old line laying around and I just got my self braided line for my bait caster

[@erichoffman2642]

Great video helped me so much !

[@pkstar4641]

Does the mono backing have to be a heavier or lighter test weight then the main line or do it have to match the same test poundage?

[@SlammedOutdoors]

It doesn’t matter too much it’s easier to tie the connecting line to line knot if the line diameters are similar though.

[@TimLukichev]

We have the same bait caster and great vid

[@SlammedOutdoors]

That’s awesome! Also thank you so much!

[@NatesOutdoors]

Im gonna ask a dumb question,how much mono did you use for backing??

[@SlammedOutdoors]

It’s a good question, I probably filled about 1/3 of the spool with mono but you could fill it up to 1/2 or as little as enough to cover the spool. If you cover the spool the braid won’t slip on the reel. If you go over 1/2 with mono you might be casting your leader knot which could effect your cast distance.

[@NatesOutdoors]

@@SlammedOutdoors ok awesome man, thanks

[@AndreyOkhrimets]

Do not use any backing on casting reels. This is very bad habbit coming from spinning. The lighter the spools the better is. This is my I spool max 75m on my reels. And they cast like a charm.

[@GH0STvrs]

Can I use one uni knot or do I have to double it (I’m putting mono on)

[@SlammedOutdoors]

If you’re just using mono the single uni should be fine as long as the knot you tie to the spool doesn’t slip.

[@GH0STvrs]

@@SlammedOutdoors just spooled up today and I have a short on my channel showing it. Took me an hour to try and perfect the Alberto knot but turns out I didn’t need to perfectly fit it between the crevices when I would put it around the line. Loving my new Abu Garcia max pro. My legs and arms felt like I had Parkinson’s when spooling up because I had my legs and feet in the air along with my arms. But I feel like I just accomplished something big when I finished it.

[@unclelar53]

Good tips.

[@SlammedOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@AKA_SuB-]

AWESOME, THANKS

[@austinherbert8471]

why would you not just put it through the hole on the spool?

[@MultiMan-g3o]

thanks so much

[@swishFPS]

do you really need to do this or can I just get tape and use it for the braid to grip on

[@SlammedOutdoors]

You can absolutely use tape, I’ve heard electrical tape works best but I haven’t tried it. I mainly just backed mine with the mono to save some of my braid.

[@ricklane1693]

Put the spool of line i(mono)n a bucket of water and let it go, the braid does not require this, as it has zero memory. !

[@SlammedOutdoors]

The bucket of water is probably the best way to get new line on if you’re by yourself! Great point!

[@tomshepherd2359]

If put you line in a boot the line won't travel everywhere.

[@AndreyOkhrimets]

bad idea you just adding weight to it. Casting reels are bad with backing

[@SlammedOutdoors]

That’s good to know, I haven’t noticed anything major differences between my backed ones and straight flouro when it comes to weight but that might just be me. Does save some $ to use the backing and I feel like I get better casting distance

[@AndreyOkhrimets]

@@SlammedOutdoors yep . I am a daiw a fan. I have a new Zillion 21. And I put max 75m of 1.5# on. It allows me to cast at least 30+m cast even with a short 1.90 rod.

[@G__Mason]

@@AndreyOkhrimetsI always use backing on my casting reels when using braid. Keeps it from slipping by giving it something to “dig” into, that’s pretty common knowledge. Other than that I just spool straight fluoro or mono with no backing.

[@markrigg6623]

What on earth are you talking about.?