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Ian
I think you will need more than 30 yards as you will need to allow for removing lengths that are nearer the hook end which gets damaged. If you are fishing rough areas or where lots of weed / anenoeme growth. Also where gets tangled on other lines (rubbing), outboard under boat etc. I take 3 or so yards off every now & again even though I use a nylon shock leader.

Also there is the angle of the line going into the water down to the bottom. With anchoring you should allow 3 x depth for your anchor rope so I apply a similar principle.

I am sure you do this anyway but put backing on the braid onto the reel as it cuts tight into the spool. Also fills out the reel for better casting / rewind.

Hope this helps.

[QUOTE="Coxy, post: 130753, member: 427"] Ian I think you will need more than 30 yards as you will need to allow for removing lengths that are nearer the hook end which gets damaged. If you are fishing rough areas or where lots of weed / anenoeme growth. Also where gets tangled on other lines (rubbing), outboard under boat etc. I take 3 or so yards off every now & again even though I use a nylon shock leader. Also there is the angle of the line going into the water down to the bottom. With anchoring you should allow 3 x depth for your anchor rope so I apply a similar principle. I am sure you do this anyway but put backing on the braid onto the reel as it cuts tight into the spool. Also fills out the reel for better casting / rewind. Hope this helps. [/QUOTE]

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