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Title: Using braided line on my Daiwa BG-60's
Post by: joechristaldi on March 10, 2012, 04:19:36 PM

Hello,

I am going to move to braided 60# line this season.  Any reason not to ?  Also, how to back it up, and what to use.  This is for inshore fishing.
Thanks,
Joe

Title: Re: Using braided line on my Daiwa BG-60's
Post by: Capt. Carl on March 10, 2012, 07:23:22 PM

Sure you can use 60 inshore...i use 40 but its all personal preference.
U can back it with 20lb test using uni to uni or alberto(modified uni).

Title: Re: Using braided line on my Daiwa BG-60's
Post by: blynch on March 10, 2012, 08:58:16 PM

BG's are solid, they can definitely handle it.  60 might be a bit much if you are planning on doing alot of casting but I suppose the difference is farily minimal.  A wrap of electrical tape around the spool should prevent slippage almost as well as backing with less knots...

Title: Re: Using braided line on my Daiwa BG-60's
Post by: Hotrod on March 10, 2012, 09:32:39 PM

Make sure you check out Backing Braid With Mono (http://njsaltwaterfisherman.com/forums/index.php?topic=2727.0)
This will help you get the right amount on.  say 150 yards per spool.. t^  depending how you will be buying your spools..

Title: Re: Using braided line on my Daiwa BG-60's
Post by: joechristaldi on March 16, 2012, 03:22:00 PM

Thanks guys.  The reel to reel method is great.  Who thought of that??   t^
Joe

Title: Re: Using braided line on my Daiwa BG-60's
Post by: Luna Sea 5 on March 16, 2012, 03:38:46 PM

I would go to the braid also.. I would back it with about 100 yards of mono and try to match the diameter when spicing together.. If I am fluke fishing, I wouldn't go heavier then 30lbs braid.. stripers 60lbs braid..