Hey guys, do you recommend using a leader of mono to tie onto the spool before spooling braid. I do this on my spinning reels but I haven't in the past on a baitcaster.... but I haven't fished braid on a baitcaster in probably 5 years.

Thanks,

Dan

Yes. It will stop the braid from slipping on the spool.

Either use backing or a layer of electrical tape to prevent line slippage. I use a lot of backing and only 2 1/2 casts worth (<100 yds)of braid. This saves expensive line that will never see the light of day.

It also cuts down on cost significantly.

It also cuts down on cost significantly.

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Another good point. Only use as much braid as you need to fish. Fill the rest with mono.

Wow, that makes a lot of sense. Thanks guys!

I use 50 yards of the braid and mono backing to fill the spool.

electrical tape works best.

Yep, about 6 turns of that cheap tacky electrical tape from WalleyWorld has worked great for me. Ideal width for my baitcasters too.

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