spooling a curado 201bsf

[houstein]

Hello to all again,
So I finally got my curado 201 and was wondering if anyone knew of any tricks to measure line. I'm putting some 14ilb. trilene smooth casting mono. besides walking out 100yards are there ways to tell just by looking at the spool and getting it about right?
thanks
Andy

[Ron288]

houstein what i do is spool on about a half spool of some kind line i dont use other then for backing. then tie what line i use to it and spol up as much as you want. sure make it lot eaiser on the pocketbook.

[Mike Bucca]

Houstein, I assume you want to put backing on it?? Your post was kinda confusing. But if that is your question. What I do is make a LONG cast with a Sammy 128 and then take off another 40ft lof line then tie on my good line. I do the same thing Ron does I use crap line for backing and put my good stuff on top. Saves a TON of money especially if your a fluorocarbon guy like me.

Mike

[Shadowfax]

How full should the spool be? 1/16th, 1/8th inch from the edge of the spool?

[houstein]

Mike and Ron,
I really appreciate the info, this is my first baitcaster and I had no clue about backing at all. Now that I kind of understand backing I will have to try that method. I was just assuming to follow the sugg. amount of line that came with the reel. Mine said to 100yds of 14ilb. I spooled the whole thing with this line and I've been practicing in my backyard all day not one backlash yet, knock on wood. I'm very interested in putting the backing on and putting nicer line on though. How to you tie off the backing?
Thank you
Andy

[Mike Bucca]

Andy, I use a Uni to Uni knot. See link here.

www.fish4fun.com/Joining2Lines.htm

[houstein]

I SEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE THE LIGHT!!!!! i'M GONNA GET SUM FLURO TOMMOROW.
THANKS AGAIN FELLA'S
andy

[Ron288]

Shadowfax i leave about 1/6