johnthefisherman Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 What is the proper way to put mono line on a spinning reel? Any trips or tricks ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry2Rs Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 (edited) It doesn't matter what type of line you are using, monofilament, Fluorocarbon, braid etc. To put line on a spinning reel, you hold the spool facing the spinning reel, so the line comes off the bulk spool in the direction opposite the way the bail turns. What I am saying is, as the bail turns, it should take the line off of the bulk spool and wind it onto the reel spool. This will minimize line twist. Edited May 23, 2008 by garry2rs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOM C Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 U2U me if you would like to know how to elimiate line twist and have your line sit better on your reel than you ever have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Most spools of line are made so you put the spool of line on the floor with the label facing up, then just reel it on with some tension on the line. Don't over fill it. Leave about 1/8 " from the edge of your reel spool. Sinker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drwxr Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 (edited) 2 x put spool on the floor label up. Edited May 23, 2008 by drwxr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyboss Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 Label facing up but to make sure, first time out on the water slowdown let all your line out with no lure let drag behind the boat for a couple of minutes then reel it back in while and apply pressure on the line with you thumb and finger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 garry2rs Posted Today, 04:50 PM It doesn't matter what type of line you are using, monofilament, Fluorocarbon, braid etc. To put line on a spinning reel, you hold the spool facing the spinning reel, so the line comes off the bulk spool in the direction opposite the way the bail turns. What I am saying is, as the bail turns, it should take the line off of the bulk spool and wind it onto the reel spool. This will minimize line twist. Sinker Posted Today, 06:02 PM Most spools of line are made so you put the spool of line on the floor with the label facing up, then just reel it on with some tension on the line. Don't over fill it. Leave about 1/8 " from the edge of your reel spool. Sinker wallyboss Posted Today, 07:09 PM Label facing up but to make sure, first time out on the water slowdown let all your line out with no lure let drag behind the boat for a couple of minutes then reel it back in while and apply pressure on the line with you thumb and finger. All 3 of these are good tips! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Frasso Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 After loading on new fishing line.... on any reel... Hold it under the hot water tap for a few minutes... It will help to take the memory out of line that came off the big spool, now it's on a smaller spool. Works for me.. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danc Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 Every spool that I've bought in the past several years has a notch in it so that if it's not facing the right way, it will flip itself over so that it is. It makes thing really simple. Just tie it on your spool and reel away until full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douG Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 Attach your new line to the empty spool with an arbor knot, wind a few turns, then apply a turn or two of electrician's tape or duct tape over this line against the spool. This will stop your line, even braid, from slipping on the retrieve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyboss Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 Mono will not slip. No need to put tape. Braid the tape will help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnthefisherman Posted May 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 Thanks everyone, I now feel confident to try it myself and i will try the hot water trick too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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