Rigger rod set up

[Justin]

I was wondering if it is all right to put a dacron backer on the reels. I am using Big game 30#. This was a suggestion given to me today at work and want some other opinions. Is it going to be more of a headache than its worth?Thanks for the input.

[Mickey Finn]

I just fill my reels with the 30# big game and call it good.

[Schools Out]

yea.. as long as you are using a size 30 okuma, 47 daiwa, 600 tekota, etc... you should be fine with just straight filling it.... less knots, plenty of line, easier to fill, cheaper....

[lake patrol]

I just run 15 pound big game on my downrigger rods-almost never get a break off