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Is it necessary to use a mono backing when using braid on a spinning reel? I know you need mono as a backing on level wind trolling reels or else the braid can slip so it won't wind on the reel. Just wondered if slipping will happen on spinning reels too.

[30inthabucket]

You can avoid slipping with braid by putting a piece of tape on your spool before lining. But I use backing for the simple reason that mono is much cheaper than braid. Plus braid will last a couple years without relining. So with backing one 300 yard spool will do at least 2 reels.usually 3. 100 to 150 yards per reel is plenty. BTW I use power pro. Been the best braid I've used. Haven't tried my gamma yet

[snowcone]

try a wrap of Teflon tape then use the triangle on the side of the spool to hold line ,start spooling on line  , the secret is to keep the layers tight . power pro is round braid , my personal choice. been using braid along time and it is un forgiving when it comes to tangled knots, but it fishes sweet. 

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Thanks. I use power pro on my trolling reels and love it too.

[quackpot]

I use a piece of the tag holding the line to keep it from spinning. I did look at a newer pfluger spinning reel at mikes today that is made to use mono or braid. It has rubber lines made into the spool to keep it from slipping. I didn't buy one!

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It must not have been an ice fishing reel. lol

[quackpot]

Be nice Grant, I bought combos and rods Saturday morning. I also bought two soft side bags. Two of the rods were Stcrois. I'm not saying how many that makes. Lol

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I would be scared to ask how many rods that would make. LOL. I may break down and buy a new reel for the April outing. It still seems to far away for my licking.