Fishing line question?

I can't answer the precise question, but I would use a backing anyway just so I don't waste all that braid at the bottom of the spool.

This may be a stupid question but how do I know if it is "braid ready"?

Always use a backer with braid unless it's a very small reel. Even if it doesn't slip, that shits too expensive to be filling up a massive spool with.

I have heard to go bigger on the baitcasters,

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I wouldn't use 20lb braid on a baitcaster period. It'll dig into itself too much.

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I wasn't even thinking about it slipping, I was just imagining the balls of green shite that result first cast after setting the hook on a fish. I know people who have made it work but that ain't my cup of tea.

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a backer with braid unless it's a very small reel. Even if it doesn't slip, that shits too expensive to be filling up a massive spool with.

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Poors

I use 30# super slick and just tie it through two holes on the spool. Never use backer for that. I only use a mono back on my flipping set ups since not a lot of line is needed for flipping. Usually 1/3 mono then 1/3 braid. Love how quiet and smooth that stuff is compared to regular ppro.

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It'll dig into itself too much

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This was my experience. I use 30-50 on all of mine.

If it's a smaller spool, I use a piece of tape instead of mono backing. Some of mine have the holes to tie through though.

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30lb is the smallest I'll go with braid on a baitcaster.

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Definitely, it's so small in diameter that it creates problems is you go this small