bassin is addicting Posted August 24, 2009 Posted August 24, 2009 after reading so many good things about the Yo-Zuri ultra soft... i have finally ordered some 6lb (tests out at 11.9...right RW?? ) for my spinning gear. question.. how to load it on my reel... from top or bottom of spool?? :-/ thanks.. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted August 24, 2009 Super User Posted August 24, 2009 Load it from the top, like you would with a baitcaster. 8-) Quote
skillet Posted August 24, 2009 Posted August 24, 2009 This is not really an add-on to RW's reply. Any time you're loading line on a spinning reel, after a layer or so of line, drop the tip of your rod down to the spool. If the line starts curling up, TURN the spool over ... skillet Quote
bassin is addicting Posted August 24, 2009 Author Posted August 24, 2009 thanks RW.. and good tip...skillet Quote
Super User Marty Posted August 24, 2009 Super User Posted August 24, 2009 Check your reel's instructions. Some reels with an anti-twist line roller recommend loading like a baitcaster, with the supply spool held in an up-and-down position. If this is not the case, then the supply spool should be laid down on a flat surface such that the line comes off it in a counterclockwise direction. The twist that this causes will mostly offset the clockwise twist that occurs when line is going onto the reel spool, thus the line on your reel with have a minimum of twist. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted August 25, 2009 Super User Posted August 25, 2009 Check your reel's instructions. Some reels with an anti-twist line roller recommend loading like a baitcaster, with the supply spool held in an up-and-down position. If this is not the case, then the supply spool should be laid down on a flat surface such that the line comes off it in a counterclockwise direction. The twist that this causes will mostly offset the clockwise twist that occurs when line is going onto the reel spool, thus the line on your reel with have a minimum of twist. Oops! That is much better advice and the way it should probably be done. Some of the newer Shimano reels are suppose to be spooled as I described, but most reels probably require spooling as Marty suggests. -Kent Quote
bassin is addicting Posted August 25, 2009 Author Posted August 25, 2009 loading like a baitcaster Oops! That is much better advice and the way it should probably be done. Some of the newer Shimano reels are suppose to be spooled as I described, but most reels probably require spooling as Marty suggests. so "what marty said" for spinning reel also?? :-/ Quote
mphenry Posted August 25, 2009 Posted August 25, 2009 like Marty said, but I always check to see if the line twists by stopping and giving some slack. If it is I flip the spool over for a bit and check again. Quote
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