I am soon to buy a new reel, and I notice that line capacities are designated in yards/ lb test. I believe this is ratio of yards to monofiliment. Since I only use braid, is anyone aware of a conversion that indicates capacity for braid?
emilio528
Mono to braid conversion
I don't know that there is a direct formula, however. I would think a simple approach would be to get the mono's dia. and the braid's diameter. Figure out what percentage the braid's dia is OF the mono's dia. Pound test doesn't even enter into this, it's all about dia. and the resultant change in volume. When you get the % differance, that means the the quoted mono capacity will be that percentage of what the spool will hold with braid.
For example;
Mono diameter = .025"
Braid diameter = .0125"
mono spool capacity = 100 yds
the braids diameter is 50% of the mono's diameter, therefore, the spools mono capacity is 50% of what it will actualy hold in braid. Hence, the spool will hold 200 yds of braid.
So, take the mono's diameter and divide it by the braids diameter and multiply the "quoted, spools capacity with mono" by the number you just came up with.
For example;
.025"/.0125" = 2 , 100yds mono X 2 = 200yds of braid
Another example;
.012"/.008" = 1.5 , 100 yds mono X 1.5 = 150yds of braid
Again, remember, it has nothing to do with pound test, it's all about volume.
This will definetly work, hope it answers your question. :thumbsup:
(my head hurts)
I don't know that there is a direct formula, however. I would think a simple approach would be to get the mono's dia. and the braid's diameter. Figure out what percentage the braid's dia is OF the mono's dia. Pound test doesn't even enter into this, it's all about dia. and the resultant change in volume. When you get the % differance, that means the the quoted mono capacity will be that percentage of what the spool will hold with braid.
For example;
Mono diameter = .025"
Braid diameter = .0125"
mono spool capacity = 100 yds
the braids diameter is 50% of the mono's diameter, therefore, the spools mono capacity is 50% of what it will actualy hold in braid. Hence, the spool will hold 200 yds of braid.
So, take the mono's diameter and divide it by the braids diameter and multiply the "quoted, spools capacity with mono" by the number you just came up with.
For example;
.025"/.0125" = 2 , 100yds mono X 2 = 200yds of braid
Another example;
.012"/.008" = 1.5 , 100 yds mono X 1.5 = 150yds of braid
Again, remember, it has nothing to do with pound test, it's all about volume.
This will definetly work, hope it answers your question. :thumbsup:
(my head hurts)
Just a note
To help further clarify this. When you see a reels capacity listed as, 100 yds of 20 pound test mono. The reel manufactuer is assuming that all 20 pound test mono's are about the same diameter. That's how they can say this even though it may not be the case. Finer (thinner) 20 pound mono will give you more capacity than a thicker 20 pound test mono. Remember, it's really all about volume. Most line manufactuers, braid and mono, will quote the lines actual diameter on the box or in the lines specs.
To help further clarify this. When you see a reels capacity listed as, 100 yds of 20 pound test mono. The reel manufactuer is assuming that all 20 pound test mono's are about the same diameter. That's how they can say this even though it may not be the case. Finer (thinner) 20 pound mono will give you more capacity than a thicker 20 pound test mono. Remember, it's really all about volume. Most line manufactuers, braid and mono, will quote the lines actual diameter on the box or in the lines specs.
This what you are looking for. Put the in mono diameter, the mono capacity of your reel, and the braid diameter. Click calculate and wa-la magic
http://www.accuratefishing.com/support/linecal.php
http://www.accuratefishing.com/support/linecal.php
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