On 9 Jan, 18:09, "Tim J." wrote:
OpenX_UK typed:

Hi

How much backing line do you spool on beneath the fly line please .?

I want to spool up my new [Greys Platinum #6 Dual Inter/Floating] line
onto a spare spool of my Greys GRX #7 reel
Backing is Greys 'Greylon (bright pink) 20lb braided

How much backing would you wind on normally .?
Should I add extra as it is a #6 line going onto a #7 spool .?

Many thanks in advance, regards

Barring following the reel manufacturer's recommendation, the best trick is
an old trick:
Wind the fly line onto a spool on target reel tip first, then tie on the
backing and wind until the reel is fully, but not overly, loaded. Then
unwind it to the target spool.
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TL,
Tim
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Oh - now that *is* clever.

Many thanks all