headscan Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Is there a general rule of thumb for converting 20lb backing capacity to 30lb? For example, if I had a reel with a listed capacity of 200 yds of 20lb but wanted to put 30lb on instead, what would the capacity be roughly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 I'd guesstimate roughly a third less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headscan Posted June 10, 2008 Author Share Posted June 10, 2008 Thanks, I'll try that as a starting point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 I use all 30# backing, do what I do... spool the flyline first noting whats the leading end if it's WF then top it off with backing until the spool is full enough for you, carefully unload the spool, I lay it in big loops spread across a carpeted floor.. hint; lock all the damn pets in the bedroom before hand and reload the spool backing first. Perfection! Ain't a big deal, I did 5 reels and spools this aft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeler Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 hint; lock all the damn pets in the bedroom before hand That would be the entire key to the operation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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