How to take the line on my bait casting reel back through the level winder

[rknitta37]

I bought my first baitcasting reel, a Pflueger President XT low profile.  I followed an online video to spool line through the level winder onto the spool. I tied an arbor knot and cinched the line onto the spool. When I filled the spool, I wound the end of my line past the level winder. Is there an easy way to get the end of my line back through the level winder?  I’d greatly appreciate any help offered. Thanks!

[jbsoonerfan]

Ummmm, just stick it back through.

[ironbjorn]

3 minutes ago, jbsoonerfan said:

Ummmm, just stick it back through.

This. I mean literally. Just stick it through.

[optimator]

You broke it. Throw the reel away, buy a new one, and try it again. 

[Deleted account]

18 minutes ago, ironbjorn said:

This. I mean literally. Just stick it through.

1. Pinch end of line between thumb and fore finger of dominant hand approximately 1 1/2" from end.

2. in a well lit well ventilated work space sight reel from back to front and insert the tag end though the level wind opening.

3. carefully grab the line with your other hand making sure not to release grip until securely held.

4. pull approximately 4 feet of line and continue to lace through rod guides making sure to start with guide closest to reel and insure not to miss any guides.

 

 

 

[ironbjorn]

8 minutes ago, BassWhole! said:

1. Pinch end of line between thumb and fore finger of dominant hand approximately 1 1/2" from end.

2. in a well lit well ventilated work space sight reel from back to front and insert the tag end though the level wind opening.

3. carefully grab the line with your other hand making sure not to release grip until securely held.

4. pull approximately 4 feet of line and continue to lace through rod guides making sure to start with guide closest to reel and insure not to miss any guides.

 

 

 

You're a damned scholar. 

 

[Jaderose]

Put on your glasses and just stick it back through.

 

[garroyo130]

1 minute ago, Jaderose said:

Put on your glasses and just stick it back through.

 

 

TWSS

[ironbjorn]

I've gotta say, there's a lot in life I didn't and still don't know how to do, but sticking things in holes never eluded me.

[Dens228]

There is no possible way the original post wasn't trolling here.......I mean really.............

[diehardbassfishing]

1 hour ago, Dens228 said:

There is no possible way the original post wasn't trolling here.......I mean really.............

 

I bet a bit of thought went into it - not a bad little piece of fishing satire.

I enjoyed it...

 

 

Karl

[jbsoonerfan]

I don't know, most of the trolls have a new Antares or Steez.

[Hewhospeaksmuchbull]

This just might Trump the mighty soup thread!