So...
3 new Reels
1 spool of line 1000m
1 spool of backing
Divide spool of line meters by 3 = 333.3
New reel has line retrieve of
108cm
(333.3 * 100)/108 = 308.6
Reel 308 turns of new line onto spool, tie on backing. Count number of backing turns needed to fill. Reverse onto second Spool. Spool 1 Done
Now I have number of turns needed for backing which I add to spool and then add 308 turns of new line.
This should work, anyone got a easier method?
3 new Reels
1 spool of line 1000m
1 spool of backing
Divide spool of line meters by 3 = 333.3
New reel has line retrieve of
108cm
(333.3 * 100)/108 = 308.6
Reel 308 turns of new line onto spool, tie on backing. Count number of backing turns needed to fill. Reverse onto second Spool. Spool 1 Done
Now I have number of turns needed for backing which I add to spool and then add 308 turns of new line.
This should work, anyone got a easier method?
In reply to Post #1
The line retrieve will change slightly as you increase the amount of line and diameter of the spool. Might not make a huge difference.
The line retrieve will change slightly as you increase the amount of line and diameter of the spool. Might not make a huge difference.
In reply to Post #1
What reels are they
You may not need the backing
What reels are they
You may not need the backing
In reply to Post #2
It depends how shallow the spool is. On very shallow spools there might not be a lot of difference but on a normal to deep spool the difference is quite great.
I find it easiest to use digital scales +/- 1 gram. I keep empty bulk spools from the line manufacturers I use as they tend to use the same spool for different grades and thicknesses.
Weigh an old empty spool and the new full one. Deduct the empty spool and you have the total weight of the line. Divide accordingly.
Weigh an empty spool from your reel and add by weight until you've got the right amount. Either weigh the reel spool or the spool holding the line.
When you have the right amount on weigh the reel spool again then add backing to fill and weigh again. You now know how much backing you need.
Reverse the filled spool onto another spool and that's one spool done. Then do the others by adding backing first then mainline, by weight.
Sounds complicated typing it all but really simple and very accurate. Having that first empty line manufacturer spool is key though!
It depends how shallow the spool is. On very shallow spools there might not be a lot of difference but on a normal to deep spool the difference is quite great.
I find it easiest to use digital scales +/- 1 gram. I keep empty bulk spools from the line manufacturers I use as they tend to use the same spool for different grades and thicknesses.
Weigh an old empty spool and the new full one. Deduct the empty spool and you have the total weight of the line. Divide accordingly.
Weigh an empty spool from your reel and add by weight until you've got the right amount. Either weigh the reel spool or the spool holding the line.
When you have the right amount on weigh the reel spool again then add backing to fill and weigh again. You now know how much backing you need.
Reverse the filled spool onto another spool and that's one spool done. Then do the others by adding backing first then mainline, by weight.
Sounds complicated typing it all but really simple and very accurate. Having that first empty line manufacturer spool is key though!
In reply to Post #1
"This should work, anyone got a easier method?"
I do what I've done for years, I don't use backing I just spool up with the same line right through, even if that means buying a couple or three spools of line.
"This should work, anyone got a easier method?"
I do what I've done for years, I don't use backing I just spool up with the same line right through, even if that means buying a couple or three spools of line.
OP
If you have new reels do they not come with reducers? 1000m will do most, but not the biggest reels alone across 3 of them, which reels are they mate?
If unsure just do 100 turns of backing and away you go with finished mainline, pretty much nobody get anywhere near the backing before they respool.
If you use straight through, next time just reverse it onto a spare spool and use it again 👍
If you have new reels do they not come with reducers? 1000m will do most, but not the biggest reels alone across 3 of them, which reels are they mate?
If unsure just do 100 turns of backing and away you go with finished mainline, pretty much nobody get anywhere near the backing before they respool.
If you use straight through, next time just reverse it onto a spare spool and use it again 👍
In reply to Post #6
Surprised nobody has mentioned line counters....
Most simple way
Surprised nobody has mentioned line counters....
Most simple way
In reply to Post #1
. . .mmm seems a lot of effort . . .plus the fact you are adding unnecessary coils / twist by going from one spool to the other . . .I would only do this is if funds were very tight / or maybe using braid where the diameter is mega thin . . .
Personally do what others have mentioned - look at the spool vs diameter / bs capacity, put on circa 80-100m / 100 turns of cheap backing line (Daiwa Sensor) then fill the main spools straight from the bulk spool of new line.
Always soak my new line in warm water 24hrs prior - have a little tupperwear mini breakfast cereal box that takes bulk spools perfectly and I reel it straight on from here - this way the line is mega supple and beds in nicely with lovely line lay etc . . .always slightly overfill spools and cast a few times before fishing . . .this way it either beds in further or you can remove a little of the excess as required . . .
. . .mmm seems a lot of effort . . .plus the fact you are adding unnecessary coils / twist by going from one spool to the other . . .I would only do this is if funds were very tight / or maybe using braid where the diameter is mega thin . . .
Personally do what others have mentioned - look at the spool vs diameter / bs capacity, put on circa 80-100m / 100 turns of cheap backing line (Daiwa Sensor) then fill the main spools straight from the bulk spool of new line.
Always soak my new line in warm water 24hrs prior - have a little tupperwear mini breakfast cereal box that takes bulk spools perfectly and I reel it straight on from here - this way the line is mega supple and beds in nicely with lovely line lay etc . . .always slightly overfill spools and cast a few times before fishing . . .this way it either beds in further or you can remove a little of the excess as required . . .