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Braid direct to BFS Spools (other) VOTE!
Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2020 10:09 am
by nfnband
I typically use braid and backer to prevent slippage. Given the application i want to avoid creating an unbalanced spool. How many of you are tying braid direct to BFS reels?
Re: Braid direct to BFS Spools (other) VOTE!
Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2020 11:17 am
by Bronzeye
You seem to be worried that using mono backing will create an imbalance. Why?
Re: Braid direct to BFS Spools (other) VOTE!
Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2020 1:21 pm
by Dalleinf
I miss teflon / pfte tape option.
On some reels I tie direct, some have mono backer, others pfte.
Re: Braid direct to BFS Spools (other) VOTE!
Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2020 2:06 pm
by Gone Phishin
Dalleinf wrote: ↑Mon Dec 28, 2020 1:21 pm
I miss teflon / pfte tape option.
On some reels I tie direct, some have mono backer, others pfte.
Yes Sir, plumber's tape for me.
Re: Braid direct to BFS Spools (other) VOTE!
Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2020 5:55 pm
by hoohoorjoo
For the true BFS spools like my SS Air, tying braid directly thru the ports works best for me. For the slightly deeper Ray's spools, I use about 5-10' mono backing, then change over to braid.
Re: Braid direct to BFS Spools (other) VOTE!
Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2020 8:50 pm
by nfnband
Teflon tape was designed as a thread lubricant that would not be on my list to use.
Re: Braid direct to BFS Spools (other) VOTE!
Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2020 9:14 pm
by nfnband
With a spool intentionally machined to be light and balanced I want to avoid adding a knot to throw things off.
Bronzeye wrote: ↑Mon Dec 28, 2020 11:17 am
You seem to be worried that using mono backing will create an imbalance. Why?
Re: Braid direct to BFS Spools (other) VOTE!
Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2020 8:45 am
by Houndfish
I use a little piece of electrician's tape over the knot. I just weighed a piece, it came it at .08g to .1g.
Re: Braid direct to BFS Spools (other) VOTE!
Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2020 8:49 am
by Hobie-Wan Kenobi
Depending if the spool has ports, I will tie direct with braid.
I found myself using less braid then I used to. I mainly use FC or mono for BFS now.
Re: Braid direct to BFS Spools (other) VOTE!
Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2021 8:58 am
by DenhamBruce
Always use 2-3' of mono backer
Re: Braid direct to BFS Spools (other) VOTE!
Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2021 10:06 pm
by jvelth74
Hobie-Wan Kenobi wrote: ↑Tue Dec 29, 2020 8:49 am
Depending if the spool has ports, I will tie direct with braid.
I found myself using less braid then I used to. I mainly use FC or mono for BFS now.
I use same.If there's holes in spool, I lock braid to those for prevent slipping. With no holes I use mono for backing to lock.
Re: Braid direct to BFS Spools (other) VOTE!
Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2021 3:24 am
by eklikewhoa
Most the BFS spools I used hardly have enough room for the line I want to use more less a backing.
But personally I don't care for backing and never had any issues
Re: Braid direct to BFS Spools (other) VOTE!
Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2021 2:25 am
by slipperybob
Never tried it, but I'm sure some frog tape will do.
Re: Braid direct to BFS Spools (other) VOTE!
Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2021 8:15 pm
by kaiser
I always tie direct. With some of these aftermarket spools, you'll really want to avoid mono to avoid crushing the spool.
Re: Braid direct to BFS Spools (other) VOTE!
Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2021 8:57 pm
by MardukFIN
Direct. Braid with tape locking.