Backing or not?

[JerseyCoast]

Originally Posted by Poseidon

I seem to remember guys saying that the super braids or whatever they are referred to nowadays, can crack the spool if tied directly.

But that was 15 years ago, maybe the lines have changed?

Why chance it on a new reel?

I'll go with the mono backing method..

This was a big problem with weak spools. Its not as big of an issue these days... most manufacturers have corrected this issue now.

[frugalfisherman]

Better safe than sorry.