Fishing line is an important component of a successful fishing experience. While you may find the perfect spot and have the perfect bait, if your line doesn't hold when a fish is hooked, you will walk away empty handed. In addition to its strength, the way you spool the line on the reel helps determine its effectiveness. To spool a fishing line and prepare it for casting, wrap the line around the spool on your reel, making sure that there are no twists, tangles or snags. Having the fishing line properly set on your reel is important to ensure accuracy in your casting and to land fish. Smooth operation of the fishing reel is essential for an enjoyable day of fishing.
Step 1
Remove the old line from the spool.
Step 2
Pull 4 to 5 feet of line from the filler spool. Thread the loose end of the new fishing line up through the guides on the fishing rod.
Step 3
Loop the line around the spool and secure it by tying either an arbor knot or uni-knot, as noted by BassFishingandCatching.com. Close the bail on your reel, if open. Turn the reel handle six to eight times to begin winding the fishing line onto the reel.
Step 4
Pinch the fishing line between your thumb and index finger to create tension, then continue winding the line onto the reel. Hold the line above your reel, but before the first guide on the rod.
Step 5
Fill the spool no higher than an 1/8 inch below the rim of the reel. Snip the end of the line with scissors and attach your desired rig when you have reached the limit.
Tips and Warnings
- Spool the line onto your reel in the same direction that it was wound on the manufacturer's filler spool. Flip the filler spool over, so the opposite side is facing up if you have any twists or loops in the line as you spool it onto the reel. If the line is straight, continue as you were.
Things You'll Need
- Fishing rod
- Fishing reel
- Filler spool
- Scissors
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