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[BigBassin144]

Ok, like I promised, I did use Kevin's method of spooling a spinning reel with some Sufix Elite and had no problems what so ever. I did find this method does seem to work much better at keeping twist down. and I'll be using it again.

And I've thought of a simple solution to the spool notch problem (if you believe it is a real problem): Don't use line with notched spools.

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[Kevin]

Originally Posted by BigBassin144

Ok, like I promised, I did use Kevin's method of spooling a spinning reel with some Sufix Elite and had no problems what so ever. I did find this method does seem to work much better at keeping twist down. and I'll be using it again.

Each brand's notch is different. All notches are not created equal.

Take the Bass Pro Shops XPS Fluorocarbon spool for instance, as Bender referred to earlier... you can't go two turns of the reel handle without flipping the spool.

Compare that to Seaguar's spool (ie. AbrazX)... it probably flips 1-3 times per spooling. Sometimes it will even spool without flipping, if you're lucky and careful.

I've closely observed why the notches snag the line so much, and many times it isn't the cut-out itself, but rather a "burr" on the edge of the notch from where the spool was pulled from a mold perhaps.

ALL provided a valuable tip that does work to help reduce snagging the notch... I definitely recommend following his instructions if you have problems, as I do the same kinda thing.. and it helps.

Originally Posted by BigBassin144

I did find this method does seem to work much better at keeping twist down. and I'll be using it again.

When spooling spinning reels, the line should never come off the top or bottom of the line spool... as it will add twist to your line going on the reel. For anyone who doesn't know what I'm referring too, I've made a video demonstrating the correct way to spool a spinning reel.

Originally Posted by BigBassin144

And I've thought of a simple solution to the spool notch problem (if you believe it is a real problem): Don't use line with notched spools.

I think anglers should use the line they have confidence in. I'm not going to stop buying line on notched spools if I think the line is superior to others. I'll continue to put up with the frustration if they continue to make good line. I'm just asking them to stop using notched spools because the notch adds no to little-added value in the scheme of things and it is so easy to drop the notch.

Bender just said he swore off XPS Fluorocarbon because of the notch. That's a hell of a reason to lose a customer... because you decided to put a notch in a spool. A worthless, insignificant notch.