Backing For Braid

[bulldogs195461]

I got a new stradic fl 2500,and got it spooled at bcf, they didn't put any backing on, does that really matter. Was just wondering, also what's a good surface rod recommended to match it with, cheers John. 

 

 

[ellicat]

Funnily enough I had one spooled recently at BCF Greenslopes. He didn't use backing either and when I questioned him he said they never do (which is not true as I have had reels spooled previously where they did use backing).

I'm guessing it won't really matter as it is only 10lb and I think it would take more pressure than that to make the line slip.

Interested in others' opinions.

[samsteele115]

It doesn't matter unless something too large for your combo takes hold and takes all your line. If you manage to stop it and the arbor knot holds, when you try to wind back on it MAY slip on the spool and not be able wind back on. Hence mono backing; or at least electrical tape on the spool. 

I wouldn't worry about it, the likelihood of it happening isn't high unless you target fish that you shouldn't be on that combo... in which case, serves you right

[Old Scaley]

Some relevant info here http://www.jackerskine.com/hitech_carbontex.html. Scroll down to the bit under “Important information”. Pretty much supports opinions above.

[bulldogs195461]

Thanks guys, so all good it's only 6lb,samsteele very funny, gave me a laugh, and yes it would serve me right lol. With my history' of catching fish, highly unlikely to land anything to big, thanks guys cheers John 

[AUS-BNE-FISHO]

Hey bulldogs195461

Yep, like said above, I think you'd be fine. Most fish wouldn't get you down to the point when your line starts to slip, or you go into backing... That is, of course, if you don't hook a whale!  

Cheers Hamish

[ellicat]

Funnily enough I got spooled today when moving positions and I forgot to tighten my drag. It was the reel that BCF spooled for me 12 months ago and it had backing.

[Dinodadog]

Sometimes if you are lucky the spool has slits or holes in centre of spool, then you can tie off to this and backing not needed. I use backing on all my reels as I have had line slip before.