Braid direct to BFS Spools (other) VOTE!

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Line preference Backer vs Braid direct to BFS Spools

Tie Direct
33
67%
Use Backer
8
16%
I use Mono
5
10%
I use Flouro
3
6%
 
Total votes: 49

Dalleinf
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Re: Braid direct to BFS Spools (other) VOTE!

Post by Dalleinf » Sat Feb 27, 2021 9:40 pm

I have started tying direct to spool using this great knot (or solution):
https://youtu.be/1QirU7zw6Bw

Does not slip and is tight as....

Good351
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Re: Braid direct to BFS Spools (other) VOTE!

Post by Good351 » Tue Mar 02, 2021 10:15 am

Couple wraps of Teflon tape, then tie direct. Works great!

eklikewhoa
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Re: Braid direct to BFS Spools (other) VOTE!

Post by eklikewhoa » Sun Mar 14, 2021 10:27 am

For me, most my bfs doesn't hold much line so I run straight.

I feel if it's an uneven amount of backing you could throw off the balance of the spool and if it's larger diameter backing then the line peel of mainline could be effected

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Re: Braid direct to BFS Spools (other) VOTE!

Post by IlliniDawg01 » Sun Mar 14, 2021 6:13 pm

Dalleinf wrote:
Sat Feb 27, 2021 9:40 pm
I have started tying direct to spool using this great knot (or solution):
https://youtu.be/1QirU7zw6Bw

Does not slip and is tight as....
That is what I use without the half hitches. I normally go around the spool twice prior to making the Arbor knot. Doesn't seem to slip. I'll try adding those half hitches instead.

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Re: Braid direct to BFS Spools (other) VOTE!

Post by tincanary » Sun Mar 14, 2021 7:37 pm

I go 5 wraps around the spool and finish with a uni knot, holds great and no slippage.

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