20lb To 30lb Backing Capacity

[headscan]

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?

[Taco]

I'd guesstimate roughly a third less.

[headscan]

Thanks, I'll try that as a starting point.

[Taco]

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.

[cheeler]

hint; lock all the damn pets in the bedroom before hand

 

That would be the entire key to the operation.