What Is The Point Of This Spool?

[hatrix]

So I haven't really bought braid in a while and had to pick up a spool for a new UL. Well anyways I got a spool of 10# for it and on both sides f the spool there are notches cut out. There is now way to actually spool it on the reel properly without it catchig the notch. It really makes no sense as far as I could tell since there are not there to hold the line as there is no split in it. On higher test that would be going on a casting reel I wouldn't care but on 10# that is obviously going on a spinning rod then why?

[jbsoonerfan]

I'm sure they serve a purpose, but much like you, they drive me crazy lol

[F14A-B]

Just a guess, but I would assume it has to do with the manufacturing plant & nothing to do with the fisherman.

[Jolly Green]

A carefully cut and applied piece of electrical tape helps.  

[jtharris3]

Worst spool ever! I HATE it!! #FAIL

[hatrix]

I mean omg I have so many other spools thay don't have that but they are older. Who ever came up with the new design that serves no purpose as far as I can tell should be fired. I mean do they not fish and understand how the line comes off to spool a spinning rod. It's just so crazy to me.

[.ghoti.]

I despise those type spools. I'd like to find the idiot who designed those and hang him up by his fruit.

I use a sanding block and sand them all the way flat and flush.

[Josh Smith]

Looks like it might be for a rubberband.

Josh

[hatrix]

They come with a rubberband on them as do all PP I think. I had another spool and cut those notches down flush with a razor but it still wanted to catch. I even hit it with a bit is sandpaper after that and no good still. I ended up just spooling off the side like a casting reel then I pushed all the twist out when I finally got on the water.

Do all PP spools have that now or is it or is it only the smallest stuff meant for spinning so they can really F with you.

[Hogsticker]

You crack me up ghoti. Hang him by his fruit. Yowsers!

[KayakBasser]

     If you put some fishing line through the hole and tie it between two chairs, it makes it not as hard to spool up.

 

 

     Realy by his fruit?

[hatrix]

If you put some fishing line through the hole and tie it between two chairs, it makes it not as hard to spool up.

Realy by his fruit?

That would not make it any easier. The line is still going to catch that notch and that in and of it self is the issue. On a casting reel those notches don't matter but for spinning it's a huge deal..

[dam0007]

Op try having it catch half way through spooling FC. You'll be as ticked as I was. So stupid... A bunch of companies are using the blank spools now. Smfh

[ec1]

For the lazy folk that are spooling reels and just sucking it up, point the notches at the rod. At least this way it'll catch less often. Spooling a baitcaster shouldn't be a problem as you're exposing the side of the of the spool of line directly to the rod.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

I don't get it either. As a work-around you can spool a spinner with the line coming off the bottom of the filler spool especially with braid. 

[CDMeyer]

I have always wondered that as well. I cover it with duct tape

[CDMeyer]

However that being said. I think as far as braid goes there is no better live for the job than Power Pro. It is so sensitive yet has the power yo handle whatever I through at it

[hatrix]

So out of everyone on here who all agree it has no use and only causes problems it still remains a mystery. I just have to think there is a reason for it or why would do they it. To save maybe 2% more plastic per spool? It can't be like it just slipped by them and they didn't notice. I would also assume they have tested it and it had to of been a problem when spooling a slinning reel. I am not sure how long it has been like that and I have old spools without it from a year or two ago maybe. They probably also have recieved complaints about it.

Everyone should maybe start a petition to go back to a normal spool that works.

[tholmes]

I despise those type spools. I'd like to find the idiot who designed those and hang him up by his fruit.

I use a sanding block and sand them all the way flat and flush.

 I had a couple of those and they drove me bat ***** crazy. Who thinks this stuff up?

 

A couple of seconds with a Dremel tool and a sanding drum fixed 'em right up. Just round the corners off and it works like it's supposed to.

 

Tom

[John G]

I called Shimano and the guy that I talked to did not have a clue. This is a great question for Bantam 1 IMHO.

[hatrix]

I should not have to play doctor on a 150 yard spool of line that you pay $15 for or whatever it is. I mean what was wrong with the old design? Did it work to good and people were not adding twist as they spool there reel? Their braid was lasting 3-4 years and they were not seeling enough. So let's make it a problem so they get twist and maybe pull it off after a de month or a year. Seems plausible to me actually.

[J Francho]

If you're having an issue with the notches, then you're doing it wrong.

[J Francho]

Like this:

[John G]

Like this:

Bantam 1 recommends doing it this way.

[hatrix]

Ok so they added notches on the spool so you buy the power roller to put the line on. That doesn't seem like a totally shady and kinda crappy thing to do. You still don't need the notches in it I would assume to use the power roller as is recommended. Furthermore the little books has no mention of a power roller in it to put line on. I flipped through it like 10x thinking it had to say something.

 

Also its just silly. I mean maybe you knew of the power roller thing or looked it up but look how many people are talking about cutting them off or putting tape on it and all kinda of stuff. It's lame you should have to do that and no one yet had a answer on what they are for. I think maybe you kinda did with the power roller and them adding them to the spool to try and force you to use that maybe? That's like some proprietary stuff like apple or something would do if that is true.