Ozzie Loc: Central Florida

Years ago I loaded just mono.....about 100 yds or so of about 10 lb.......now 4 yrs later I see many comments about braid.....whats is the suggested sequence and percentage of materia to load a reel today? I expect to be using a Daiwa or Shimano reel on a rod about 7 ft for bass....some crappies ......walleye....etc....fresh water stuff.........

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

Not exactly sure what your askin. If you're gonna put braid on or take mono off or what.

Ben Bragg Loc: Dayton Ohio

Sequence and percentage ... not sure I follow.
What are you asking again

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

HA, great minds think alike.

JimH Loc: Pomona CA

I fill the reel with braid. 20lb on spinning reels and 30 on baitcasters. I use a leader about the length of the rod. After a few tie-ons and the leader shortening I tie on a new one.

Ben Bragg Loc: Dayton Ohio

Yea I think we responded at same time

Rock Hound Loc: Southeast Minnesota

I put on some cheap mono as backing (about 40-50 feet or so . . . maybe more for a bigger spool) so I don't have fill an entire spool full of expensive braid, then I tie a uni-to-uni knot and then spool the rest with braid, and then I tie in a fluorocarbon leader at the business end depending on what I am fishing for.

I fish mainly for walleyes and smallmouths, but do sometimes use the same rods and reels for crappies. Having a braid main line (I use 10 lb. braid on most of my reels and 15 lb. on a few of them) with a fluorocarbon leader allows you to use the same reel and just change out the leader if you want to go light for crappies, etc. I typically have 8 or 10 lb. fluorocarbon as my leader, but if I want to fish crappies, then I just put 4 lb. on as my leader and I don't have to change reels, etc. You can also use a mono leader if you prefer.

It does give you a lot of options if you use a braid main line with either a fluorocarbon or mono leader if you are going to use the same gear for different applications - even on the same day.

JimH Loc: Pomona CA

I get ya. Since braid lasts so long(I use a line conditioner), I don't sweat the cost of the extra braid. I'm with you on the versatility of braid to leader. I can fish any species with all my reels. If the bass aren't biting I can go light for bluegill or crappie, or straight to braid for fishing mats and grass.

Ozzie Loc: Central Florida

Ok....i poorly explained my question but Rock hound and a few others caught my drift.....i never used braid on a spinner before.....but that sequence makes sense.....considering loading with braid ....about 10 to 15 lb.......then tie in a leader of 4 to 10 lbs for the proper weight for whatever my fishing is at the time........many Thanks....sorry for confusing some of you....

JimH Loc: Pomona CA

You got it. I carry 4, 6, 10, and 15lb. leader material with the option of going straight to braid. I've found that covers pretty much all my situations.

ripogenu Loc: norfolk, MA

still can't figure why so many guys think you need 50# test to catch a 50# fish. I fish 4# braid for freshwater, have caught carp over 20 # (no I don't fish for cats). saltwater fishing, under IGFA tournament rules , we can only use 30# . I have over 11 blue and striped Marlin over 200# on 30# test, and a 220# Mako on 10# test. (no I wasn't targeting Mako's he just grabbed it). Your rod/reel and patience will land the fish. Don't look at your reel as winch to bring the fish in. Just look at the world records on flyrods 25# plus fish on 2# tippets. You want to meat fish? use a net!

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Ozzie, when you're taking your mono off, leave about 1 layer of mono on the spool. Tie the braid to the mono,and then fill your reel. That way the braid won't slip on your spool.

Ozzie Loc: Central Florida

Good idea! Thanks......like relearning after a 40 year absence.....

CoDen Loc: Little R, SC

Ozzie, know you feel. Relearning and learning. One reason I joined the Stage Good Luck catch Fish and post pics. 🎣
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