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ray

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Lining a new centerpin
« on: December 28, 2011, 11:37:38 AM »
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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Re: Lining a new centerpin
« Reply #1 on: December 28, 2011, 11:44:28 AM »
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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Re: Lining a new centerpin
« Reply #2 on: December 28, 2011, 12:33:07 PM »
Yup put backing on first then just pick your line that you want. I use maxima chamelion.
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Re: Lining a new centerpin
« Reply #3 on: December 28, 2011, 01:01:35 PM »
that was going to be my next question thanks geff
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Re: Lining a new centerpin
« Reply #4 on: December 28, 2011, 01:10:36 PM »
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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Re: Lining a new centerpin
« Reply #5 on: December 28, 2011, 04:13:28 PM »
what kind of reel did santa bring you  8) ?
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Re: Lining a new centerpin
« Reply #6 on: December 28, 2011, 08:22:32 PM »
Its a Streamside FL425 to go with with my Loomis gl2
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Re: Lining a new centerpin
« Reply #7 on: December 30, 2011, 11:22:20 PM »
Quote from: ray on December 28, 2011, 08:22:32 PM
Its a Streamside FL425 to go with with my Loomis gl2

ah thats a sick reel
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Re: Lining a new centerpin
« Reply #8 on: December 31, 2011, 12:35:14 AM »
Quote from: Fin on December 28, 2011, 10:05:40 PM
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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Re: Lining a new centerpin
« Reply #9 on: December 31, 2011, 12:41:36 AM »
I run 125 yards of 20lb. Maxima ultragreen. Don't change it if it ain't broken.
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Re: Lining a new centerpin
« Reply #10 on: January 12, 2012, 03:34:15 PM »
How  much backing would you recommend too put on my reel
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Re: Lining a new centerpin
« Reply #11 on: January 12, 2012, 03:49:47 PM »
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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Re: Lining a new centerpin
« Reply #12 on: January 12, 2012, 03:52:43 PM »
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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Re: Lining a new centerpin
« Reply #13 on: January 12, 2012, 04:01:36 PM »
Quote from: ray on January 12, 2012, 03:34:15 PM
How  much backing would you recommend too put on my reel

That depends on the size of the reel.
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Re: Lining a new centerpin
« Reply #14 on: January 12, 2012, 04:04:19 PM »
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.

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