Braid direct to BFS Spools (other) VOTE!

[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?

[Bronzeye]

You seem to be worried that using mono backing will create an imbalance. Why?

[Dalleinf]

I miss teflon / pfte tape option.
On some reels I tie direct, some have mono backer, others pfte.

[Gone Phishin]

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.

[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.

[nfnband]

Teflon tape was designed as a thread lubricant that would not be on my list to use.

[nfnband]

With a spool intentionally machined to be light and balanced I want to avoid adding a knot to throw things off.

You seem to be worried that using mono backing will create an imbalance. Why?

[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.

[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.

[DenhamBruce]

Always use 2-3' of mono backer

[jvelth74]

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.

[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

[slipperybob]

Never tried it, but I'm sure some frog tape will do.

[kaiser]

I always tie direct. With some of these aftermarket spools, you'll really want to avoid mono to avoid crushing the spool.

[MardukFIN]

Direct. Braid with tape locking.