Do I need backing

[Jersey Hunter]

I want to put 30 LB Sufix Performance Braid on a Daiwa Luna 235, is there any reason to put mono backing on first?

Barry

[Ele]

If you don't put some mono backing on your real the braid will slip on the reel. You don't need much but I would put on at least a couple of feet, then tie your braid to the mono.

Ele

[captainbadfinger]

If you don't put some mono backing on your real the braid will slip on the reel. You don't need much but I would put on at least a couple of feet, then tie your braid to the mono.

Ele

A couple wraps of Duct Tape on the spool will give the braid someting to bite into if You don't want to put any backing on

[kronix]

As mentioned above, either a little mono or some tape...keeps the braid from spinning.

[roctheboat aka pigpen]

teflon tape or a rubber band also work. ,but yes you need a backer.

[Jersey Hunter]

I have a hole in the spool that I can put the line through won't that do?

[mjbites]

I have a hole in the spool that I can put the line through won't that do?
No the braid wont wrap around the spool correctly.I use atleast enough mono to cover the spool.Albright with a lock to the braid.Tape also works but ive never done it.

[roctheboat aka pigpen]

I have a hole in the spool that I can put the line through won't that do?
The backing also acts as a cushion because the braid raps so tight. Are you putting this braid on a spinning reel or conventional.

[CRUNCHY]

I also use tape, any kind will work. As far as backing, my cheap aspiration is to only load enough of the expensive braid as is reasonably required. Developing a skilled experience w/ the standard 125 Yd spools over time, I have become pretty good at judging how much mono 'backing' is required to have the whole 125 yd. spool top shot spooled to having just the right reel spool lip left. I still screw up, and have a spare reel ready to remove the braid, and then remove some of the backing, and then respool the braid so it is all on the reel at the right spool lip left. 125 yds. is plenty of useful length for most of our local inshore fishing. More is a waste.

[CRUNCHY]

Oh, and I use a uni to uni knot to connect the backing to the braid. You do want this connection to be a good one. I'd like to say it's because I have been pig spooled but my experience is because I have been AHole spooled by the ignoramous drive by that loads his prop seal before breaking off and I am left w/ a shorter length to fish the day out and then I sleep smiling the inconsiderate bastid will be paying for the lower end work sometime soon.....:wave:

[Jersey Hunter]

Thanks guys for the info. I'll put some mono on first.

[king of bass]

backing will keep the bulk of line from losing grip on the spool. you only need a couple of turns to cover the base so you dont lose the advantage of increased line cap. my pref. is green 50# power pro. its tough as hell and i have bass, cobia, king mackerel and tuna catches on it and the only thing that cant hold up to it is the tail on the fish your fighting.

[DarthBaiter]

I used the hole and no backing on my Luna 300. No slipage and no problem winding on the braid.

[flatshunter]

yes all mentioned above, but it also cuts down a little on cost. mono is cheaper so why waste all that braid.

[Blynch]

YES you always need backing or tape!