Tried Backing Braid With 4Lb Line

Hi Folks,

Just thought I'd pass this on.

I did have my main reel spooled with 20lb mono backing to 50lb braid.  It worked well, but I'd get excess digging in some instances.

I decided to try 4lb backing line.  Should have made the spool heavier (I didn't weigh before/after, so I'm not sure) but being more densely packed, it seems to have pretty much stopped the braid from digging.

Now, as I said, the spool seems heavier.  This is a 5500c3 reel so the spool is pretty heavy to begin with; wiffle spools are scarce and low capacity spools run around $100, which is insane to my way of thinking.  Still hoping to find a wiffle spool.

At any rate, this seemingly heavier spool doesn't slow down as quickly, and I have about 5 to 10 yards increase on the cast.  I had a couple overruns before I adapted.  It's not much different; just slightly more pressure on the thumb and things work well!

Maybe this will help someone; maybe not.  Maybe it will score me a 5500 wiffle spool  

Definitely not for throwing lighter lures, but 1/2oz on up works nicely, and 3/8oz is very doable.

Regards,

Josh