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I have been worried for a while about the amount of braid I have on my reel.
I use Shimano Technium 4000FB's with 30lb (0.28mm, 14kg) Power Pro Hi-Vis Yellow braid. I have mono (15lb) backing, with just enough to cover the spool and have covered this with a thin layer of electrical insulation tape with a short piece of mono sticking out which is tied to the braid. I have the spool filled to around 2mm of the top lip of the spool.
I have just roped the mrs into holding the end of my line whilst I walked down the back lane with my rod and reel and measured how much braid I actually have on the reel, it came to 75yds.
Although I haven't had any troubles in the past, I have recently been thinking about using my reels for a bit of light gear Gilthead Breaming and this led me to wonder if I had enough line on my spool. Obviously know that I know that I only have 75yds, I am worried if a big fish would spool me out, especially if hooked right at the start of the retrieve, straight after the cast.
So, I wondered how much do you consider is enough, or even what is the minimum length of braid that you think you need when plugging?
If 75 yds isn't enough, what do you think I have done wrong, is 30lb braid to wide for a 4000 sized spool?
Thanks for any help you may be able to give me.
I use Shimano Technium 4000FB's with 30lb (0.28mm, 14kg) Power Pro Hi-Vis Yellow braid. I have mono (15lb) backing, with just enough to cover the spool and have covered this with a thin layer of electrical insulation tape with a short piece of mono sticking out which is tied to the braid. I have the spool filled to around 2mm of the top lip of the spool.
I have just roped the mrs into holding the end of my line whilst I walked down the back lane with my rod and reel and measured how much braid I actually have on the reel, it came to 75yds.
Although I haven't had any troubles in the past, I have recently been thinking about using my reels for a bit of light gear Gilthead Breaming and this led me to wonder if I had enough line on my spool. Obviously know that I know that I only have 75yds, I am worried if a big fish would spool me out, especially if hooked right at the start of the retrieve, straight after the cast.
So, I wondered how much do you consider is enough, or even what is the minimum length of braid that you think you need when plugging?
If 75 yds isn't enough, what do you think I have done wrong, is 30lb braid to wide for a 4000 sized spool?
Thanks for any help you may be able to give me.