Issues spooling up Baitcaster

[Gundog]

1 hour ago, new2BC4bass said:

I'm in deep doo-doo if that is the case.  I fill all my baitcast reels to the bevel on the spool.  I believe the only reel I had to leave a little below that is the unmentionable company reel.  Line rubbed on the frame when filled that much. Yes, I know standard instructions call for 1/16-1/8 inch less.  I filled to the spool bevel on the Tatula I had without a problem.  However, I have fluoro on maybe two reels.  Most have mono or a co-polymer line.

 

 

I do the same thing. I fill all my reels to the bevel and its ok. I have no problems with line jumping off the spool.

[Kevin_Rs5]

2 hours ago, S. Sass said:

You need tension on the line the entire time you spool it up. Doesn't have to be extremely tight just can't have slack or loose windings. I personally do not use the tension knob to keep tension but that doesn't mean some don't. Someone mentioned using a phone book and they sell a tool that will hold your reel and line with a tension adjustment on the spool side. It's your call how you keep tension on it. 

Just a question how long have you used baitcaster reels? Just trying to figure out your experience level.

I've used baitcasters for a couple of months now but this is the first time i'm encountering this sort of problem when spooling on new line. I have watched tutorials on how to spool a baitcaster and follow all the directions but my line keeps uncoiling even when stationary. I'm starting to have my suspicions that I overfilled the spool but i'm not sure yet.

[WRB]

If you fish from a boat you can cure the loose line problem by letting most of the line run behind the boat while idling along at walking speed for a few minutes, then wind the line back on while the boat is still moving. Anytime you spool on line you should keep some tension on the line to prevent loose line.

With baitcasting reels run a pencil through the filler spool center hole and have someone hold the spool and pencil. Wet a cloth and run the line between the folds to apply light pressure while you wind on the line applying addition light pressure with your thumb and fore finger, this prevents loose line. 

With any FC line you need to add line conditioner after the line has been spooled on correctly; 1/16 to 1/8" below the spool rim.

I use Tangle Free, KVD or any silicone spray will help to keep the line from springing off the spool.

Tom