Fishing with Rod Discussion Forum
Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: ray on December 28, 2011, 11:37:38 AM
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I got a new centerpin for christmas and was wondering how you put line on it. Can you just put say 12lb test on it. I have seen some posts that say they put dacron backing on it first then their line so i was just wondering what the best way too line it would be.
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Best and cheapest way. Take it too a shop with bulk lining machine. 20 lb fly line backing then 200 yards mono on top
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Yup put backing on first then just pick your line that you want. I use maxima chamelion.
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that was going to be my next question thanks geff
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always use backing because these reels can hold a lot of line... as for the brand of mono, use what you're familiar with because you'll at least know it's characteristics...you can experiment, but you'll find yourself going back to what you already knew.
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what kind of reel did santa bring you 8) ?
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Its a Streamside FL425 to go with with my Loomis gl2
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Its a Streamside FL425 to go with with my Loomis gl2
ah thats a sick reel
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you dont need more that 50 yrds of mono. Chances of a fish taking you into your backing are super rare. Its easy to change just the mono if you wanna fish lets say 15 - 20 lb for springs . Last 3 times I got reels spooled at stores the guy put waaaay too much line on, even after I asked him not to. Afterwards I had to take off about 80 yrds so be sure they put on what you ask for
x2 I like to change line out and keep it fresh. I have them spool backing on and then change out mono on my own.
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I run 125 yards of 20lb. Maxima ultragreen. Don't change it if it ain't broken.
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How much backing would you recommend too put on my reel
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Nobody has mentioned this and i have no idea if its true (im guessing it is) if you put straight mono on you cp reel and you fight some heavy fish the spool can warp which would suck on a nice reel like you have. The guys at the store can probably help you figure out how much to put on.
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I have had a shop state " we are not responsible if your reel explodes when using the bulk line " ... this was on a Silex .
I didn't like that , so I just bought the maxima myself and put it on .
FYI
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How much backing would you recommend too put on my reel
That depends on the size of the reel.
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Put 100rds backing and top up with Maxima or....(20lb is easier to cast, 15lb might become the go to when you get better, 12lb...?)
(You need backing or wool or cotton on the spindle; to absorb shock and tension and contraction and...., and you want as full of a spool as you can fish).
Get it spooled at a tackle shop the first time you do it; after that you can modify to suit your needs.
GL
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I would get Maxima Chameleon line. It is fairly stiff and nice for centerpin casting. The line has very low memory which i really like about it. I can lay 50 feet of it at my feet and you wont get coils that tangle themselves up ... and when you cast, it stays nice and straight always. In my opinion, much better for centerpin than maxima ultragreen.
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I agree, Maxima Chameleon is great for pin.But being stiff, it is harder to untangle if you get into a bird's nest. I use this for my CP. I just bought some Sunrise Siglon FF lines in 16 n 20lb test.
Apparently, these float better. Cost US$16.49 a coil of 200metres. CHeck it out on Google.
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I uset to use Maxima Chameleon line 20 LB it works reall well. This year on my Centerpin I useing 20 pound Berkley big game in hi vis green.
One thing I do is uni knot a piece of 20 pound Seaguar flourocarbon to my mainline (around 6 feet) this keeps my mainline not visible near my terminal tackle.
;D
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I uset to use Maxima Chameleon line 20 LB it works reall well. This year on my Centerpin I useing 20 pound Berkley big game in hi vis green.
One thing I do is uni knot a piece of 20 pound Seaguar flourocarbon to my mainline (around 6 feet) this keeps my mainline not visible near my terminal tackle.
;D
I put on pink Chameleon line (very hi vis as well) this season and was worried about the visibility as well. I've caught 3 fish so far, so i guess it doesn't matter much ... but it is visible under the surface.
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I put on pink Chameleon line (very hi vis as well) this season and was worried about the visibility as well. I've caught 3 fish so far, so i guess it doesn't matter much ... but it is visible under the surface.
I've been fishing this line for years. Double uni knot and some 15lb ultra green makes it invisible under water ;)
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i use 12 lb ultra green for mainline for my cp , its plenty strong enough for 20 lb steelhead. but you have to change it probably twice a season, depending on how much you use it.
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i use 12 lb ultra green for mainline for my cp , its plenty strong enough for 20 lb steelhead. but you have to change it probably twice a season, depending on how much you use it.
X2 Been using this line for years with 10lb ultra green for leader. High water - Low water - Colored water - Gin clear water. I like it and so do the steelhead! 8)