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Originally Posted by Skip
1/4 spool lasts all season. I use a beer huggee with lb test in magic marker - 1/4 lb spool fits perfect.
Keeps it from unspooling all over deck plus protects line from UV damage.
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Awesome tip - I'll add that to my arsenal for sure.
Sorry if I was unclear/incorrect when I wrote topshot. I have the reels spooled with 100 yards of 50 lb braid and I'm adding 50 lb mono to the business end. Then the (snap) swivel/leader/rig follows after that.
Last year was my first year experimenting with Braid. I made the mistake of attaching the swivel directly to the braid and then leaders following the swivel. The problem I encountered was when I de-rigged and put everything away at the end of the trip(s). I normally clip the (snap) swivel to a rod guide when I store it. The rough edge on one of my (snap) swivels chaffed the braid where it rubbed against it. Luckily I noticed the problem before fishing with it, otherwise would have definitely lost the tackle (and fish). But I ended up having to retie everything on the boat that day last minute instead of setting gear (which was a pain to say the least).
So, this time - I'm adding 20' of mono, so when there is nothing rigged at all - the braid is all stored on the reel (nothing exposed along the rod running through the guides).
I'm assuming 20' will be sufficient for this purpose. And as it wears, I'll just remove it and add another 20'.