Backing on new reel

[bluewater]

Do you need backing line on an okuma convector 30D when using 1000ft of 30lb wire? I can't seem to remember if I had to put it on my other reels.

[Mortigan]

no backing needed.

[TyeeTanic]

Nope - I just put 1000 feet of 7 strand torpedo wire on my 30D and it fits perfectly.

[bluewater]

ok thanks guys

[jekyll]

I put about 100 yards og 30# Big Game under 1000 feet of 30#wire. This fills the spool.

[bluewater]

jekyll you were able to put 100 yards of mono on before the wire?

Just wanted to make sure before i wind it up and want to make sure the reel is full

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[jekyll]

My memory may be off a bit I've slept a few times since then. I had 2 to fill so I spooled one up in reverse and measured the amount of mono when I spooled it on the second reel. I've played it all out to tighten it up and the counter was over 1600 feet. I had one big, ferrocious king get into over a hundred feet of mono backing last year before I got it stopped and turned. Came to a stop and backed down on it. Normally 1000 feet of wire is sufficient on the Lake but, every now and then... Reels work better when full.