How Many Yards?

I have several new reels that are pre-spooled with I think 4lb test. I can't tie a knot and snug it without it breaking. Reels are marked 4/200 yds. I want to respool with 10lb high vis cause I am old and can't see. For the people that are good with numbers, how much 10lb line will these reels hold? They are spinning reels, real small and I am using as spider rigg reels.

Also, which brand of hi-vis do you recommend? I have used Stren Hi Vis in the past but can't find it on a big spool. 330yds is all I have found. But, Suffix and Andre I think it is called can be bought in larger spools. I have 8 reels to spool up.

You can fall way down a rabbit hole looking at line diameter charts and conversion apps. 200yards of 4 pound line looks to be approximately 100 yards of 10 pound line if one can believe the calculators.

That was what I was thinking. 100 yards is far more than anyone would need, even with break offs.

For crappie it will be more than enough. Most fresh water fish don't make runs like that. In a boat just follow along.

If the reels are real small (like 50series reels) and you're putting 10# test on them, I'd look to find the limpest mono I could find. Mono in 10# test on a small spool reel is going to have some serious coil memory. Then again, if you're SR'ing and using 1/2 - 3/4oz weights, that may not be as much of a problem .... :dono

Vicious is a pretty good, inexpensive line, and comes in 1/4lb spools (1500yds) of 10# test at nefishingtackle.com for about $12.25 (s/h included in price). Or from Grizzly Jig for about the same total price.

You could keep a lighter line on the spool to maximize capacity, but add the 10 pound as a leader. If you're having trouble with eyesight already then it may not be the best of idea because if that line breaks chances are it's going to be breaking at the lighter lb section. It is something to maybe think about but then again may not be the best option

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Check Amazon for Sufix 8lb test in hi-viz. $12.99 for 1720 yards. Good compromise on size to see and I have had good luck with Sufix lines. :twocents

I’ve been using Suffix hi-vis in 6# test monofilament the past year and I am really satisfied with it. I buy in the large rolls.

I don’t think the best solution is going to be using heavier line. Trading one little issue for several larger ones. They make clips that you can tie on at home, and then swap out jigs without tying. If snags are the issue as to why you need to retie often, then perhaps a tying tool would be helpful.

Problem with estimating line on a spool is that each layer gets shorter as you approach the spool. Each winding not consistent. The cheap line that came on the spool can be used as backing, but at the price of mono, I would remove all of it.

They sell magnifying visors, and it wouldn’t be that tough to find space aboard the boat for such a thing. Might come in very handy for all those other things that require good vision. Like reading cooking instructions on boxes. They always use the smallest print they can for those, but everything else on the box is easily read. It’s a conspiracy I tell you.

You’d be able to get your 200 yds of 10 lb line on those small reels without fighting the memory issues of mono and be able too see the line better if you switch to braid. Just my opinion


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I’m surprised you found Stren crappie in any size spool. I believe it is out of production as I haven’t found it anywhere. It might be very old inventory. That said, I switched over to Gamma hi viz panfish and have been happy with it, both on 500 and 1000 size reels. Gamma isn’t the cheapest but is nice line.
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no clue for sure , but it ain't likely you will get 100 yards of 10 lb mono on a small spinning reel .
most of my small open faced spinning reels wont hold 100 yards of 6 lb mono on them best I can tell .

I have a difficult time with 6X, 7X tippet while fly fishing. My eyes are just not what they used to be. I have found these clip-ons work extremely well and you might find they make life a bit easier.
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