Hydros IV by Orvis. Manual recommends 175 yards. Fly line is also on reel. Thanks
Posted by jpk_39
3 Comments
HornStarBigPhish on
As long as there’s still a small gap between the line and the reel body it’s fine. If the line rubs the reel then some of it needs taken off.
cmonster556 on
I like about a quarter inch gap between the line and the frame. This allows for the looser wraps you get in the field versus in the shop.
I also have never known a reel you could actually fit the spec amount of backing on. I typically figure 1/2 to 2/3.
truttatrotta on
As long as it’s not rubbing on the reel. When I bought my first combo I had to remove some backing because the line would catch on the bottom of the reel when it wasn’t laying perfectly.
3 Comments
As long as there’s still a small gap between the line and the reel body it’s fine. If the line rubs the reel then some of it needs taken off.
I like about a quarter inch gap between the line and the frame. This allows for the looser wraps you get in the field versus in the shop.
I also have never known a reel you could actually fit the spec amount of backing on. I typically figure 1/2 to 2/3.
As long as it’s not rubbing on the reel. When I bought my first combo I had to remove some backing because the line would catch on the bottom of the reel when it wasn’t laying perfectly.