How to spool a spinning reel?

bassfisher · 08-14-10, 06:11 PM

Okay, can someone hook me up with the artical about how to spool a spinning reel? I've looked, but can't seem to find the post.

walkeraviator · 08-14-10, 06:38 PM

there is a video by kevin on the video page of this very website...

Krtismo · 08-14-10, 08:48 PM

http://www.bassfishin.com/fishing-videos/spinning-reel-twists/

Cavs1123 · 08-15-10, 09:08 AM

kevin has one thats very good!

Abbeysdad · 08-15-10, 09:49 AM

If you're talking about the initial loading of the reel with line, the very best way is to rig a spooling station, which may be no more complicated than a nail in a work bench. The key is in allowing the product spool to rotate as you reel the line on your reel - the very best way to not have twisting.

bassfisher · 08-15-10, 11:35 AM

Yes, I've seen the video. But I thought (no it doesn't hurt to much

) there was an artical written how to load line onto a spinning reel? My wife and I normally tag team it, she holds the spool, and I reel, or the other way around. Does it matter if the line is coming over the top of the spool onto the reel, or from underneath the spool onto the reel, or hold the spool sideway? I've never really had a real big problem with line twist per say. (Just after fishing a llooonnngggg time, my line starts to twist.) When I really start to get a lot of line twist, I just let a ton of line out (half or more) and troll with it behind the boat with no weight on it, and that takes care of the line twist. (Untill the next time it has to be done) BTW, thanks for the replies

Abbeysdad · 08-17-10, 11:06 AM

Top or bottom unspooling/decreeling doesn't matter as long as the product spool is spinning and not stationary. A lot of twist can be avoided if a swivel is used. Consider using a swivel, then your bait or a finer 'leader' after the swivel to the bait. In some cases, it makes the bait look like it's chasing 'food'...

I remember a time I had a swivel with a sinker and a hook on a loop about a foot up the line (bait fishing). Decided to try a spinner so I just replaced the sinker with the lure and left the hook unbaited. After a few casts I got a hit and set the hook ... the fish was caught on the unbaited hook! The fish ate what my bait was chasing.... believe it or not.

walkeraviator · 08-17-10, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Abbeysdad

Top or bottom unspooling/decreeling doesn't matter as long as the product spool is spinning and not stationary. A lot of twist can be avoided if a swivel is used. Consider using a swivel, then your bait or a finer 'leader' after the swivel to the bait. In some cases, it makes the bait look like it's chasing 'food'...

I remember a time I had a swivel with a sinker and a hook on a loop about a foot up the line (bait fishing). Decided to try a spinner so I just replaced the sinker with the lure and left the hook unbaited. After a few casts I got a hit and set the hook ... the fish was caught on the unbaited hook! The fish ate what my bait was chasing.... believe it or not.

Funny you say that... just read some info on TTF's website suggesting something similar to this... they say to run a speck rig or something similar with 2 baits... but instead of two lures teh same size, make teh bottom or rear lure much bigger to give teh impression of one fish chasing a smaller fish... this triggers feeding aggression in fish viewing this predatory act... and in some cases they compete with the larger lure for the smaller lure and you got it... and if you do this in a school of fish... you may double up...

Marty · 08-18-10, 08:11 PM

The age-old recommendation is that you lay the supply spool on the floor or flat surface such that the line comes off counterclockwise. The theory is that the line goes on the reel spool clockwise, thus the clockwise twist is partially offset by the counterclockwise twist coming off the supply spool so that the line on the reel is relatively twist-free. I say partially offset because of the difference in diameter between the reel spool and supply spool.

When reels started being made with anti-twist line rollers, at least some manufacturers, for sure Daiwa and Shimano, put in the user instructions that the supply spool should be held in an up-and-down position, such as with a pencil through the center, similar to spooling a baitcaster.

My personal experience is that with these anti-twist rollers either spooling method works.

08-14-10, 06:11 PM	#1
bassfisher BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Nicholasville Ky Posts: 275	How to spool a spinning reel? Okay, can someone hook me up with the artical about how to spool a spinning reel? I've looked, but can't seem to find the post.

08-15-10, 09:08 AM	#4
Cavs1123 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bellevue, Ohio Posts: 1,398	kevin has one thats very good! __________________ Tom

08-15-10, 09:49 AM	#5
Abbeysdad BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Central NY - Finger Lakes Posts: 1,307	If you're talking about the initial loading of the reel with line, the very best way is to rig a spooling station, which may be no more complicated than a nail in a work bench. The key is in allowing the product spool to rotate as you reel the line on your reel - the very best way to not have twisting. __________________ Fish now, work later

08-17-10, 11:06 AM	#7
Abbeysdad BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Central NY - Finger Lakes Posts: 1,307	Top or bottom unspooling/decreeling doesn't matter as long as the product spool is spinning and not stationary. A lot of twist can be avoided if a swivel is used. Consider using a swivel, then your bait or a finer 'leader' after the swivel to the bait. In some cases, it makes the bait look like it's chasing 'food'... I remember a time I had a swivel with a sinker and a hook on a loop about a foot up the line (bait fishing). Decided to try a spinner so I just replaced the sinker with the lure and left the hook unbaited. After a few casts I got a hit and set the hook ... the fish was caught on the unbaited hook! The fish ate what my bait was chasing.... believe it or not. __________________ Fish now, work later

08-18-10, 08:11 PM	#9
Marty BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,580	The age-old recommendation is that you lay the supply spool on the floor or flat surface such that the line comes off counterclockwise. The theory is that the line goes on the reel spool clockwise, thus the clockwise twist is partially offset by the counterclockwise twist coming off the supply spool so that the line on the reel is relatively twist-free. I say partially offset because of the difference in diameter between the reel spool and supply spool. When reels started being made with anti-twist line rollers, at least some manufacturers, for sure Daiwa and Shimano, put in the user instructions that the supply spool should be held in an up-and-down position, such as with a pencil through the center, similar to spooling a baitcaster. My personal experience is that with these anti-twist rollers either spooling method works. __________________ Meeting expenses is easy...they're EVERYWHERE The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits Rochester, NY

08-14-10, 06:38 PM	#2
walkeraviator BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 1,119	there is a video by kevin on the video page of this very website...

08-14-10, 08:48 PM	#3
Krtismo BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 89	http://www.bassfishin.com/fishing-videos/spinning-reel-twists/

08-15-10, 11:35 AM	#6
bassfisher BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Nicholasville Ky Posts: 275	Yes, I've seen the video. But I thought (no it doesn't hurt to much ) there was an artical written how to load line onto a spinning reel? My wife and I normally tag team it, she holds the spool, and I reel, or the other way around. Does it matter if the line is coming over the top of the spool onto the reel, or from underneath the spool onto the reel, or hold the spool sideway? I've never really had a real big problem with line twist per say. (Just after fishing a llooonnngggg time, my line starts to twist.) When I really start to get a lot of line twist, I just let a ton of line out (half or more) and troll with it behind the boat with no weight on it, and that takes care of the line twist. (Untill the next time it has to be done) BTW, thanks for the replies

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