Backing for a baitcaster???

[Scott15]

Just bought a Diawa procaster and was wondering if you guys use backing?

[Scott15]

anyone?

[DICER]

I'm using backing on my TICA sculptor - two passes of a heavy 1.5mm thread. The manufacture of the thread though is not a tight spun thread.

[mattooty]

Scott, i use backing under my braid. I have 12lb backing and 10lb braid for trolling for flatties. I filled the spool about half with mono, half with braid.
Good luck
Matt

[Richard]

Yeah, I always used backing as well because otherwise it would cost you too much in braid. I just use some good quality mono similar to the breaking strain of the braid (usually ends up a bit lighter though).

I join the two with a double uni knot which doesn't seem to have let me down so far.


Richard

[Scott15]

thanks guys