Hey guys I have just a quick question.

 

When I spool my baitcaster up this spring, is there some kind of rule of thumb to follow for how much line to spool up with?

 

I know on my spinning outfits, I try to fill er' up to about 1/8in of the lip of the spool and that works great.

 

What about baitcasters?

 

Thanks

Generally about the same, but you can put more line on if you like.

I spool mine "full" which is around 10 yards below "sticky". 

 

 

 

 

I usually put more line on than required (bad eyes) and then I end up having to strip some off because I can't pull out the spool.

As long as it's above the line guide it's good enough for me.

1/8th of an inch from the lip for baitcasters as well.

Under-filling a spool will lessen over-run problems... if you suffer from them.

 

oe

Under-filling a spool will lessen over-run problems... if you suffer from them.

 

oe

But if you don't, a full spool should yield greater casting distance and a little better IPR.

1/8th of an inch from the lip for baitcasters as well.

Yep. Much more than that ad I run into problems.

 

Tom