Do you full spool flouro?

[Fishmael]

I use braid as my backing because it doesn't get memory like mono, so I don't have to change my backing for many years.   It has really saved $$ for me. 

I do use mono for my main line when using topwater and sometimes with spinnerbaits (although I must admit I don't throw these often).  However, there really isn't many advantages to mono over flouro for me other than it floats.

[t-bone]

The only problem with braid as a backing is it can slip if not tied well. I had a very bad day with this one year. Lost some big fish, couldn't figure out why I wasn't getting a hook in them and then saw the braid was slipping on the spool.

[TritonTR20]

If you use a arbor knot on the spool it won't slip!

[fasttrack]

Worked at Al & Bob's 20 yrs ago. Filled thousands of reels with line. We had string (kinda like kite string I guess) we always offered to use as backer. I've used a backer on my reels ever since, even before the fancy/pricey lines came out. But that's just the Hollander in me showing thru!

[stackenem]

If you just tie on 10 Ft of mono then tie on your braid it won't spin. Found out the hard way with walleye on the Sag river one spring.

[Hooksetter]

I always use backing, always mono. It's cheap. I've never had a problem.

Willie

[Frank]

I use mono fill on all of my reels.  1/2 mono, 1/2 Fireline.  then when my fireline gets old i fill 1/2 of another reel with mono, then reel the fireline from the first pole onto the second.  that way the old line is in the middle of the reel and fresh fireline is on the outside.  I only use 4 feet of flouro and have found that a uni to uni won't work because Fireline slices through the flouro.  I use a very small ball bearing swivel to join them together.  I don't like casting just flouro because on spinning equip it seems to spool off on its own.

Frank

[REEL_MAN]

The proper installation for braid is to put on mono first then attach the braid. I've had quite a few guys bring me their reels saying that the drag can't be locked down. The first question - did one use mono for backing? The answer is always no, I didn't know I needed too. The spools are so slick braid just won't grip. Besides braid isn't cheep either. I don't know many people the fish the bottom half of the spool, so I just change the top half.

REELMAN
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[fishalot]

If you are using braid as your main line and have had issues with slippage,A simple trick I have used with success.Just put a couple of wraps of electrical tape on the spool before spooling ,Has worked well for me.

[t-bone]

This is exactly the lesson I learned. Buy some cheap mono - then attach braid. My wife gets a kick watch the spooling process of mono, then braid, then floro leader. Crazy but cost effective and a great setup.

The proper installation for braid is to put on mono first then attach the braid. I've had quite a few guys bring me their reels saying that the drag can't be locked down. The first question - did one use mono for backing? The answer is always no, I didn't know I needed too. The spools are so slick braid just won't grip. Besides braid isn't cheep either. I don't know many people the fish the bottom half of the spool, so I just change the top half.

REELMAN
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[LipRip]

so what lb mono do you guys use for ur backer?

[djkimmel]

I buy bargain bin bulk mono 10 or 12 lbs test for my backing for any bass fishing. Fill all my spools about half way with that and just leave it on for the good mono, fluoro or Spectrex. Saves a bunch of money on line. I use different knots depending on how big the main line attaching is.

[STEELERBOY29]

I too use mono backing for all me reels.  I like to use Cajun Red as it's cheap plus it's easy to see when I'm getting low on my clear mainline.

[Redbone]

Watching Jimmy H. on tv today.  Saying he uses a Blood knot to tie on his backer.  Looked like a pretty good not. I might give this one a shot.

[Revtro]

Ditto.  I use the cheapest mono I can find and spool a half reel of it, then the rest with floro.  On reels with braid, I spool half reel with mono, the other half with braid, and use the Floro leader.  Saves lots of $$.  Uni-Uni seems easiest and I've never had one fail.