spooling braided line

[bradster]

When I try to spool braided line on my spinning reel, I attach line to my reel; lay spool of line on floor with proper side up to prevent line twist; and slowly start to reel line onto my spinning reel. The problem I encounter is that the braided line doesn't "spill" off its spool easily (monofilament does). As a result, I have to apply some pressure to get the braid to come off the spool it comes in. When I do that, the spool of braid skitters across the floor, flips over to wrong side, etc. I've tried holding the spool of new braided line down with my feet while reeling it on but that doesn't work either because unless the spool moves freely, the braided line doesn't come off. With monofilament, the whole process is easy and smooth; but with braid, I have big problems. In short, I can't spool braid onto my reel unless I allow the new braid's spool to move freely while I reel it on and then the spool of braid flips over, rolls on its side, etc.---all leading to line twist. Any solution? Thanks in advance.

[The Bassman]

I've got a rather primitive method for spooling both spinning and casting reels.  I lay my line spool on my desk and feed the line between two 2 liter pop jugs. The spool spins on the desk against the jugs and maintains a measure of tension. I can increase it with my hand as I'm reeling. Simple, but it works.

[Mike L]

When spooling braid there should be pressure applied..

 

From Tim Horton...If in a boat put the spool in the water and start reeling, just be ready to scoop it out when you get near the end

 

Put a pencil trough the spool holding both ends...between your knees, between your toes, put it in a small box with holes poked through both sides,  have someone hold the pencil useing a finger to apply pressure.

 

Point is, with the spool swinging free so the line comes off in the correct direction, all that is needed is to have both ends secured some way. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mike

[TOXIC]

Comes in couple of different sizes.  Cheap investment.  Plano Line box.  You fill right from the box.  

 

 

[MickD]

All solutions suggested ignore the recommendation that the line come off the end of the spool in an opposite way that it goes onto the reel.  To avoid adding one twist for each revolution of the reel rotor.

 

Some Shimano reels' directions don't require that, but recommend coming off with spool rotating as suggested above, not sure if others do too. 

 

I don't know why those darned notches are in the spools, but probably to drive the spools when putting the line onto them.

 

One suggestion is to simply reel it on, giving tension between your fingers, with the spool of line rotating, then if it's twisted, drag it behind the boat for a few minutes to remove the twist.

[LionHeart]

Every time I spool a reel I do it the same way.  Tie the tag end to something in my driveway, then take a walk with the spool.  Once I reach the end of my driveway I take the spool and wrap it around something so it won't keep unwinding.

 

I then walk back to the starting point, tie to my spool, and walk to the end of my driveway while I reel up the line.  I have a pretty long driveway, but this can be done in a parking lot(done that too). 

 

Not the most convenient, but gives a good spool for sure.

[TOXIC]

I use the Plano line box because I know once I spool any line (other than braid) onto my reel, I am going to walk it off the spool and reload it.  

[OnthePotomac]

Old school tension for spooling.. run the line threw the middle of a book/ phone book laying next to the spool..

[OkobojiEagle]

8 hours ago, Mike L said:

 

Put a pencil trough the spool holding both ends... have someone hold the pencil using a finger to apply pressure.

 

Mike

I love it when a plan comes together...

 

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[ignign0kt]

Step 1 insert center of spool between your 2 big toes on the floor. Step 2 reel in. Step 3 feel the burn

[Bankbeater]

I put a pencil through the spool and have my wife hold on to it while I reel the line on.

[bradster]

These are all actually very helpful. Can I ask another?

 

Even I can tell which direction the line is coming off the spool. But when the question is "In what direction is the reel turning when you put the line on?", I say If I look at the reel from the tip of the fishing rod, it's one direction; if I look at the reel while standing behind the reel, it's the opposite direction. Which one do I "use". And once that first question is answered, is the line supposed to go on the reel in the same direction reel is turning OR in opposite direction? I've found different answers all over the place.  Help. PS Dont know that it matters, but I'm using 10lb braided line. THANKS!!!

[NHBull]

Braid is best loaded with the pencil method where the line comes off the top of the spool.

 

Rule of thumb for most others is to lay the spool with the label side up

[Deleted account]

6 minutes ago, bradster said:

These are all actually very helpful. Can I ask another?

 

Even I can tell which direction the line is coming off the spool. But when the question is "In what direction is the reel turning when you put the line on?", I say If I look at the reel from the tip of the fishing rod, it's one direction; if I look at the reel while standing behind the reel, it's the opposite direction. Which one do I "use". And once that first question is answered, is the line supposed to go on the reel in the same direction reel is turning OR in opposite direction? I've found different answers all over the place.  Help. PS Dont know that it matters, but I'm using 10lb braided line. THANKS!!!

Yeah, but it's moving in the same direction, your perspective has changed, not reality, and hence the relation between the reel and filler spool is the same. Try this way or that, rather than left or right or up and down, and make sure they are the same no matter which direction. What shape is the earth?..

[Beetlebz]

I switched to the piscifun spooling thinggy that spins. So far its worked perfectly, no twist. 

[islandbass]

On 7/16/2018 at 12:06 PM, OnthePotomac said:

Old school tension for spooling.. run the line threw the middle of a book/ phone book laying next to the spool..

Yup, that is what I also do. Magazines also work. 

[Johnbt]

"phone book" ?

 

Is that like an Apple sales catalog or something?  :)

[Log Catcher]

You need to go to the video section on here. Glenn has a very good video on how to spool a spinning reel. I don't know how to post the link to it but I'm sure some of the others can help you with it.

[WRB]

Using a pencil for axle to allow the spool to spin freely works for all types of line.

Mono and FC should come off the bottom of the spool with spinning reels, optional with braid as it doesn't have memory to retain line twist. It doesn't matter with a bait casting reel. To maintain a little pressure on the line run it between a few folds in a wet cloth towel between the rod tip and filler spool. You can also put the braid filler spool in your filled livewell or a bucket of water.

Tom

PS, at home just stick the pencil between 2 couch cushions to hold it laying flat. Use your imagination, lots of way to hold a pencil.

 

[Darren.]

On 7/16/2018 at 7:15 AM, TOXIC said:

Comes in couple of different sizes.  Cheap investment.  Plano Line box.  You fill right from the box.  

 

 

I wish I bought the leader spool box with the line feed on the

bottom as in your pic. I have the "regular" line spool box that

has the line spool from the lid. don't like that. now I'm thinking

of modding my spool box to put the rubber grommets on the

bottom!

[Brew City Bass]

I pop my spool on the antenna of my Jeep and do it that way.

[bradster]

Thanks for all the good comments and suggestions.  I'll check out that video you mentioned.

[CassLaw]

When spooling a baitcaster I use the pencil between the toes method and put the line through the 2 eyes closest to the reel and use a washcloth to keep tension while spooling. On a spinning outfit I use the last 2 eyes as well but I usually find label down is the way to avoid line twist, and yes that cutout for the line to be stored on drives me nuts!

 

The one thing I do is overload the reel a bit and when I’m done I tie my line to the fence then go for a walk at least 100 yards and reel the line tight on the reel.  Just make sure to keep your line away from anything that will cause a nick in it and I wind my line in keeping the tip of the rod with good tension on it until you get back to the end. 

 

If its still over filled I strip some off but with braid I find it usually compacts nicely and throws best when I do it this way. 

[junyer357]

This is what i use. Keeps tension on spool. Sticks well to clean gelcoat or windsheild. 

I always set it to come off top of roll on baitcasters and bottom of spool for spinning, no matter the line type. 

[Team9nine]

It's braid - throw the spool on the floor and just wind. Use your fingers for tension ?