Fishing - Anglers Net - UK Angling Website, Magazine and Forum: Attaching Braid To The Spool Attaching Braid To The Spool ================================================================================ Budgie on 02 February, 2009 11:27:00 When using braided mainlines always attach the braid to the reel spool via a few feet of nylon first. The stretch in the nylon will grip the spool. If you tie direct to the spool the whole lot will slip when heavy pressure is applied. Budgie Braid Mainline For Sale