Is this reel over spooled?

[basser27]

[NorthernBasser]

Nope.

[MiceNReets]

[islandbass]

@NorthernBasser: I second that. 😎

[GreenPig]

Nope.

[Happybeerbuzz]

I might even describe it as just slightly short of full.  It’s definitely not over spoiled.  

[dodgeguy]

No. Why ?

[Bazoo]

Looks okay to me. I fill mine a bit more than that. 

[GReb]

Why is big game so shiny lol 

[Jig Man]

It’s hard to tell from the picture.  I only own Shimano reels and even in the same model using the same line they don’t always take the same amount of line for optimal performance even on matching rods.   Casting over looking will give you the answer.

[casts_by_fly]

yeah, I'd say you're even a touch under.  I take mine right up to where the spool shoulder angle changes.

[NorthernBasser]

I also agree with the other who say you could put a little more on. Especially if you're cutting/re-tying often. But you definitely don't have to. How you have it is perfectly fine. 

[TOXIC]

For me it depends on what line I have spooled and what I am throwing.  For example if I’m throwing a deep diving crank, I’m going to want to make longer casts so I’ll fill the spool to the top.  If I’m throwing a C-Rig with heavier line and shorter casts, I’ll leave a little more spool.  It also depends on how educated your thumb is…😂

[WRB]

At 1st glance it looks OK.  
Not all bait casting reels are equal regarding spool fill level. 
I recently spooled line on a very low profile  Tatula reel to the level that looked good.

After making a dozen or so casts the reel started to cast poorly. The problem turned to be the spooled line loosened slightly and was rubbing on the rod reel seat under the reel. After pulling about 5 yards of the line reel performed good.

Tom

[webertime]

Fisherman equivalent of "do I look fat?"

[slowworm]

11 minutes ago, webertime said:

Fisherman equivalent of "do I look fat?"

Only when you wear mono.  Braid has a slimming effect.

 

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