Eric M

The spool has holes to tie the line on to, but the idea is that if I don't fill the entire spool with braid then I can save more of it so it will last longer. Man its expensive for fishing line. Is it really that bad that I should just spool the entire reel with braid?

Hey guys, I have a few questions about using backing on a baitcaster as I've never done it before. I just got a Curado K and some 40 lb braid. 1. Will 14 lb mono be good to use as backing? 2. How much of the spool should I fill with mono before tying on the braid, and what knot is best to use? 3. Should I put a piece of electrical tape a ways down in the spool to prevent bad backlashes or might that not be good in the long run? I only really get backlashes when I accidentally cast into a tree or something (not very often) but I figure I may as well use tape if there's no harm. Thanks

Hey everyone, I am about to purchase my second baitcaster and I decided on the Shimano Curado K. I would like to know of some good rods to pair it with. I know not all reels fit well on rods from different brands, so I want to find a rod that it will fit on perfectly. I'm wanting a 7'0 medium heavy rod. Something relatively cheap; nothing special really. I also want to try braided line. What lb test should I use for the Curado? Also, I've heard something about line dig-ins with braid on a baitcaster. Can someone explain to me what that is and how to avoid it? I've been fishing for years but braid is all new to me. Thanks