Yes, you can absolutely use braided line on a spinning reel
, but make sure to avoid slippage on the spool. You can achieve this by spooling a monofilament backing, or by using a tape backing on the spool arbor.
What size braided line should I use for a spinning reel?
You should use
8-10 lb. monofilament
as backing for your spinning reel. Any heavier than that and you start running into problems like your braid not laying flat along the backing or your braid getting caught in the mono to braid knot.
Is mono or braid better for spinning reels?
Take a wrap past the leader with braid, and you could lose a finger if a big fish struggles boat-side.
Mono holds knots better and costs less than braid
. It also works better on smaller bait-casting reels because light braid can dig into itself.
Should I soak braid before spooling?
Braid does not need soaking like you do with mono prior to spooling up
. Thread your braid through the eye on the but section of the rod. Double check that your spool is as far forward as possible. Tie a slip loop knot in your braid.
Does braid need backing?
What is 20lb braid good for?
We recommend using 20-30Lb braid for
if you are site casting to redfish or fishing with artificials
. With 20-30Lb braid you should not have a problem catching even the biggest of redfish. Braid is EXCELLENT for red fishing. Braid has excellent castability and very little stretch with makes for great redfish hook sets.
What is the advantage of braided fishing line?
Depending on fishing circumstances and on how you care for your tackle, braided fishing lines may be
more durable and longer lasting than other lines
. Depending on how well you tie knots, and whether you use the proper ones, braided line can hold knots as well or better than other fishing lines.
What is the best color for braided fishing line?
Green Braid
Is Low Vis -One of the most popular colors for a braided fishing line is green and that is for a reason. Green braid often blends in super well in nutrient rich waters such as bays, lakes, inlets etc.
What line is best for spinning reels?
Line choice for spinning gear
Of the two,
braided line
is superior on a spinning reel. It is small in diameter, casts far, has no stretch, is incredibly strong, is extremely durable, and, most importantly, has virtually no line memory. All of these attributes make braided line a dream come true for spinning gear.
What is 50Lb braid equivalent to?
50Lb Braided Fishing Line Is Equivalent To
15Lb Mono
.
Do I need a leader with braided line?
The answer is ‘Yes’.
It’s always a good idea to attach a mono or fluorocarbon leader to your braided fishing line to improve your fishing game
. Using a leader with a braided line can allow you to get the most of your fishing trip by helping you to cover more water, making you likely to catch more fish.
Is braided line better than mono?
Braided lines are durable and more resistant to wear than mono lines
. They are also better suited to deep-water fishing as they’re simultaneously thinner and heavier, cutting through the water to reach the bottom faster.
How do I stop my braids from spooling?
How much braid do you put on a reel?
When the line is about 1/16′′ away from the top of the reel
, you know you’ve put enough braid on. If you put too little braid on, you’ll inhibit your casting distance, and if you put too much on, you could be more susceptible to wind knots.
When should you not use braided line?
One disadvantage is
when snagged it sometime becomes very difficult to break
. Braided line is generally more expensive than monofilament line. Braided line can put more stress on reel parts, rods and line guides causing premature wear and breakage. Braided line may not be the best choice when fishing clear water.
How long should your leader be when using braided line?
Do you need a mono backing for braided line?
Most braided lines come in 150-yd spools, which won’t fill a 3000 series reel, so
100-150 yards of mono backing will help fill it
. If you don’t fill your reel with line, you’ll lose a lot of casting distance because the gap between the top of the spool and the line will cause friction as it’s leaving the reel.
How strong is 30lb braid?
| Braid (lb test) Diameter Mono Equivalant | 30 .011 8 | 40 .013 10 |
|---|
How strong is 15lb braided line?
| Color Moss Green | Fishing Line Type Braided | Brand PowerPro | Line Weight 15 pounds | Breaking Strength 15 Pounds |
|---|
Is 30lb braid good for surf fishing?
So to summarize,
the all-around best pound test for surf fishing is 30-40 lb when using braid
and 15-20 when using monofilament.
Why does my braided line keep tangling?
As stated above, the most common cause of line tangles associated with braided line is
casting into the wind
(hence the name wind knots). Take the time to position yourself to have the wind to your back whenever you can. If you are unable to cast with the wind, try casting low to the surface of the water.
Can fish bite through braid?
Pike will bite through braid
, maybe not every time but when you least want to lose your fish it will go. Ive been really happy with heavier flouro leaders, I make mine out of 50 pound test.
Why does my braided line keep breaking?
(1)
Your braided fishing line may be too light
; (2) Your line might be digging in against itself on the spool; (3) There could be an issue with your line guides or other equipment; (4) Your knot might be weak; (5) Your line may be nicked from fish or abrasions; or (6) You might be overpowering your casts.
What fishing line is invisible to fish?
Fluorocarbon line
is touted by line companies as the most invisible line on the market. It is said to have the same light refraction properties as water, making it virtually invisible or as invisible as the fishing line can get.
Do fish see braided line?
Braided lines, despite the fact they are thin, are more visible to fish
. Monofilament ones are a bit less visible than braided ones. Secondly, if the color is wrong, fish will see the line even better. Many fish species are very cautious and a simple thing like a visible line will easily turn them away.
