Jon Strutt
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Hi all,
Me again. I was so sure I'd got it all sorted!
Here's the question. It was only as I spooled up my 3/4 large arbour reel (a Pflueger Trion) with DT 4 line that I realised DT line is thicker than WF line and that with only a minute length of backing the line was jamming on the reel. This was too much of a problem when it was in use, so to speak, and the leader was well clear of the tip ring but obviously the line was rubbing on the reel at times and probably damaging the line.
The rod that this reel/line combo is teamed with is an 8ft 6 4/5 rated rod.
Now, I have come up with two potential solutions - 1. use a mid arbor reel, although I haven't seen many around (Orvis Battenkill is one) ; or 2. Spool up on a 5 or 5/6 rated reel, the lighter the better (Lamson make very light reels I know).
Any pros and cons of these two thought patterns will be much appreciated, as will any other ideas or suggestions.
Thanks all,
Jon
Me again. I was so sure I'd got it all sorted!
Here's the question. It was only as I spooled up my 3/4 large arbour reel (a Pflueger Trion) with DT 4 line that I realised DT line is thicker than WF line and that with only a minute length of backing the line was jamming on the reel. This was too much of a problem when it was in use, so to speak, and the leader was well clear of the tip ring but obviously the line was rubbing on the reel at times and probably damaging the line.
The rod that this reel/line combo is teamed with is an 8ft 6 4/5 rated rod.
Now, I have come up with two potential solutions - 1. use a mid arbor reel, although I haven't seen many around (Orvis Battenkill is one) ; or 2. Spool up on a 5 or 5/6 rated reel, the lighter the better (Lamson make very light reels I know).
Any pros and cons of these two thought patterns will be much appreciated, as will any other ideas or suggestions.
Thanks all,
Jon