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PostPosted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 8:02 pm • # 1 
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In previous discussions we have looked at tippet sizes and breaking strengths as well as line lengths and weights for UL reels. This a leads to the next question: What size backing do you use and why?
One of my wife's reels, an Orvis battenkill is spooled with 12 pound backing and 4WF line to get maximum capacity.
On other reels I spool in 30 pound and use a shorter 10 meter line.
What are your thoughts?


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PostPosted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 8:05 pm • # 2 
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I just use 20 lbs since its the easiest to get.

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PostPosted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 8:32 pm • # 3 
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14, 20, 30, even have some 40 on a reel because the length I had fit perfectly.


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PostPosted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 8:51 pm • # 4 
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I guess one could use a piece of a cork to enlarge the reel's arbor to achieve the same results- to reduce line coil and minimize the need for a large amount of backing.


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PostPosted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 10:16 pm • # 5 
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keebranch wrote:
I guess one could use a piece of a cork to enlarge the reel's arbor to achieve the same results- to reduce line coil and minimize the need for a large amount of backing.
I use Mason's line for that. It is thick and about 100 pound test or more. I tie it to the reel and wind on some Masons line, then tie the backing to it.


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PostPosted: Fri Dec 26, 2008 5:49 am • # 6 
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Paul,
Mason as in mono or is there something else?
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 26, 2008 6:16 am • # 7 
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I am pretty much a 20# guy...if I need some more backing on the reel, I can shorten the line a bit...


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PostPosted: Fri Dec 26, 2008 7:51 am • # 8 
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Whatever I happen to have on hand. I try to save any backing from used reels that I purchase if is still in good shape. I also save the leftovers from spools I use to fill up a reel. I usually buy 20Lb. (I think maybe I've been hanging around Pearow too much Image)


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PostPosted: Fri Dec 26, 2008 8:44 am • # 9 
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keebranch wrote:
Paul,
Mason as in mono or is there something else?
Les

this stuff is available at building and hardware stores. It is thick and makes a great reel arbor.
http://www.marshalltown.c...100&S=113&C=C1053


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PostPosted: Fri Dec 26, 2008 3:31 pm • # 10 
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Paul,
Thanks for the link.

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