putting line on reel question

[EatSleepFish]

Im a rookie at this muskie stuff and Ive heard of guys having to put mono under the braided line on their muskie reels, so if my new ambassaduer holds 245 yds of 14lb. test and my braided line is 65 lb spiderwire with a 14lb. diameter, and is a 150 yard spool will i have to put the mono under the line or buy a bigger spool of line? Thanks for any help

[Random guy]

I back mine with 25% or so with mono on my bigger reels. I do this to not only save a little money on costly super braids but it also helps keep some of the super braids from slipping on the spool. Some reels like the Abus do not have a line cleat and the grease or film that is on super braids will allow it to slip on a spool. I normally just buy some cheaper heavy test mono to use for backing.

[Bushwacker]

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Im a rookie at this muskie stuff

and Ive heard of guys having to put mono under the braided line on their muskie reels, so if my new ambassaduer holds 245 yds of 14lb. test and my braided line is 65 lb spiderwire with a 14lb. diameter, and is a 150 yard spool will i have to put the mono under the line or buy a bigger spool of line? Thanks for any help

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Jon is right on with his reasons for mono backing. If you have a larger spool(like your Abu) you would be alright with 100 yards of mono and then your spool of superline. On some of my muskie rods I only use 75 yards of superline on top of my mono. Ideally, when you finish spooling up you should be within 1/8 inch of the top of the spool with your line. Reals just perform better when they are fully loaded for both casting and maintaining their maximum gear ratio speed. There is really no good reason to spool the reel entirely with expensive superline when 50-75 yards ever sees the water.

[10,000 Casts]

First of all, Spiderwire?!? everyone has a preference I guess. : )

There are a few things that you can do when spooling superlines. First and recommended is 12-14lb mono backing. cover the spool with a tight packing and however much you put on there after that is up to you. Bushwacker is right in that you want to leave about an eight of an inch between the line and the top of the frame, maybe a little more if you are new to bait casters, magnetic resistance and backlashes. ( but the less that you put on the less gear ratio) What I do on my reels. I tape the spool with masking tape then tie a double hitch knot. that way I can get a lot more line on my reels. I like at least 125 yds on a muskie reel but that is me. If you are worried about the cost of superlines then get Power Pro. After every year turn it around and use the opposite end. $25=300yds= 2 reels=5 years. Plus its good line.