Baitcaster spool question

[fdbce91123]

I’ve been using my baitcaster for a while and I was thinking it’s low on line and I was wondering if someone could give some input. Am I ok on Line or should I respool it? I’ve never done it before so I’m not sure when I should change it 

[dodgeguy]

Its a little low. Still more than enough to fish with. As the spool gets lower the amount if line reeled in per handle turn decreases. Basically it your call at this point.

[Hammer 4]

Yup, looks a tad low to me also. One thing you can do is, depending on line capacity is to strip off 100 yards or so, then tie whatever new line you have to it. This will save you some $$ in the long run. A double uni knot will get the job done.

[islandbass]

I agree it looks low. I do what hammer does but more to the extreme. I will remove line closer having only maybe 20 yards or so left. This is my “semi-permanent base that is left on until the spool is just about empty. This 20 yards or so is so deep into the spool it never comes into play until I deem it necessary to change the line on top. 

I would do as Hammer does but I am a shore angler and am forced many times to break off that I can quickly get to the 100 yard mark rather quickly so tying the base line to the line is delayed much deeper into the spool. If I fished from a boat where I have a better chance of lessening breakoffs in general, the 100 yard mark would be fine. 

When the spool is as low as shown the reel’s casting distance if it is a desired trait is diminished and the line recovery rate is also impacted. If your spool picks up 31” of line, it probably is picking up a little less. 

 

Fortunately for you, it is NOT hard to add new line.  The uni knot is good but I can never ever remember it outside of going to *** so when I’m fishing I never get to use it. ? Luckily for me, I know how to tie the Albright knot to join lines.