basslover12345 Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 I have 9 reels that need fresh line for a big, upcoming tournament, Is this too many reels to take to Dicks or Sports authority to have spooled with their machine? I have my own line for each reel........ That or there is a college kid on my street who can do it for me..... 2 Quote
Super User Grey Wolf Posted July 19, 2011 Super User Posted July 19, 2011 Do it yourself for pete's sake. Quote
bigbassctchr101 Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 Its pretty simple to do man. I wouldn't bother with asking anyone to do it for me. The experience is good to know, and you could probably save enough to be able to buy another spool of line. From the spool, go back thru your guides, tie a decent secure knot to the spool. Hold steady tension as you are filling the spool up. There are usually lines or some sort of mark on the spool, I usually go about 5-7 cranks before or after my line reaches that mark. Not much too it at all. Quote
Sherlock 60 Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 I bought a Berkley portable spooling station years ago and always do it myself. They are about $30 and are easy as pie. Quote
midnighthrasher Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 I enjoy respooling my reels. I find it relaxing. Its part of my preparation for tournaments Quote
Stasher1 Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 I bought a Berkley portable spooling station years ago and always do it myself. They are about $30 and are easy as pie. This^^^ That $30 investment also gets you a battery-powered line stripper. Quote
Super User skunked_again Posted July 19, 2011 Super User Posted July 19, 2011 Its pretty simple to do man. I wouldn't bother with asking anyone to do it for me. The experience is good to know, and you could probably save enough to be able to buy another spool of line. From the spool, go back thru your guides, tie a decent secure knot to the spool. Hold steady tension as you are filling the spool up. There are usually lines or some sort of mark on the spool, I usually go about 5-7 cranks before or after my line reaches that mark. Not much too it at all. this. spooling a spinning reel can be tricky so take your time. i find it easier to have a helper and spool from a distance. Quote
Senkoman12 Posted July 20, 2011 Posted July 20, 2011 depends....could be in my chair, on my dining room table, my garage, or on my deck or lawn. do it your self. no need for a line stripper when you have a drill and pencil or dowel Quote
Super User Long Mike Posted July 20, 2011 Super User Posted July 20, 2011 I send my reels to Roadwarrior for re-spooling. He charges me only $100 a reel if I supply the line. He's a saint and is very fair with his prices. Don't you think? Quote
Super User Sam Posted July 20, 2011 Super User Posted July 20, 2011 Home. May I suggest: http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=berkley+spooling+station&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&oe=UTF-8&rlz=1I7GFRC_en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=15416828192950547862&sa=X&ei=ZScmTvDQOeWs0AHyy5T0Cg&ved=0CC0Q8wIwAA# Quote
Super User KYntucky Warmouth Posted July 20, 2011 Super User Posted July 20, 2011 My couch. This was going to my my exact answer. All I need is a pencil and nail clippers. Quote
philsoreel Posted July 20, 2011 Posted July 20, 2011 I'll do them for $50 a piece if you pay the shipping, supply the line, and send a buddy to hold the spool. Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted July 20, 2011 Super User Posted July 20, 2011 I don't think there is anything wrong with having a tackle shop spool your reel if you have just purchased the reel and new line. But this is not the case here, we have someone who is just looking for some cheap labor Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted July 20, 2011 Super User Posted July 20, 2011 Long Mike, Great news! You're now entitled to the "Moderator Discount". The fifth reel is free! Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted July 20, 2011 Super User Posted July 20, 2011 Bet this is the last question he will post. Sad. Quote
bigbassctchr101 Posted July 20, 2011 Posted July 20, 2011 If it is his last post it is very sad. Check his profile, more importantly his age. I'm sure some, probably most of us knew how to do this when we were 15. But I have known all kinds of 30yr old that have picked up a rod when they were in my boat for the first time. It would be ashame if he was pushed away because he though he was being heckled. If you dont know the answer, then ask a question. Nothin wrong with that. Quote
Super User skunked_again Posted July 20, 2011 Super User Posted July 20, 2011 Bet this is the last question he will post. Sad. yep. guess were entitled to be ****** though since we have status. Quote
Super User Ratherbfishing Posted July 20, 2011 Super User Posted July 20, 2011 I take mine to the living room. Or the basement. Or wherever I happen to be at the time. Quote
Super User grimlin Posted July 20, 2011 Super User Posted July 20, 2011 People need to update their status so we know a little about where people are located.If anybody needs their reels spooled,I'll be more than happy to show them how. That berkley station makes my life a little easier in the spring when I respool most of my reels. Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted July 20, 2011 Super User Posted July 20, 2011 I don't make a habit of viewing profiles, I'l cut him some slack, at 15 I didn't know everything either. Quote
Super User skunked_again Posted July 20, 2011 Super User Posted July 20, 2011 People need to update their status so we know a little about where people are located.If anybody needs their reels spooled,I'll be more than happy to show them how. That berkley station makes my life a little easier in the spring when I respool most of my reels. agreed. id be more than happy to do the same. Quote
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