How to put line on a baitcasting reel?

Post by **UGLYSTICK9** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 8:56 pm

I just got my first baitcasting reel today in Auburn and was wondering how to put on the line I bought.

Thanks
Cam

Post by **BBRich** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 9:13 pm

Get someone to put a pencil through the middle of the spool and hold it vertically while you reel the line straight off the spool. This will prevent line twist.

Post by **UGLYSTICK9** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 10:01 pm

thanks I got it done

Cam

Post by **Pepe** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 10:13 pm

Cam -

Did you use mono or braid

If you went with braid, you may want to put on some backing first to avoid the braid "slipping" on hooksets and runs. Also, backing helps you fill unwanted space - for example, only fill the remainder of your spool with the line you will be casting with (and a little more).

Post by **FLOATFISHIN** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 10:14 pm

PM Toobinator budd if you have any probs, he kinda knows his stuff

Hope it works for ya bro, and congrats on the new addition!!!

F.F

Post by **Moosebunk** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 10:21 am

Arbor knot.

Post by **tallpaul** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 11:55 am

Moosebunk wrote:

Arbor knot.

That's the way Ed taught me.

cheers,
tallpaul

Post by **UGLYSTICK9** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 1:17 pm

I went with Sufix 20lbs Performance braid. Thanks a lot for input. I'm going to go practise in the street now.

Cam

Post by **UGLYSTICK9** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 2:19 pm

Well that was a bad experience

I ended up with a farthest cast of 6 feet and ended up having a huge birdnest. Harder then they look I must say

Post by **Fisheye** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 3:54 pm

Uglystick9, that's only your first, it definitely won't be your last! It takes lots and lots of practice. get back at'er! Good luck. Paul.

Post by **FLOATFISHIN** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 3:59 pm

Should have said too,

Don't spool with exp braid to learn how to cast em!!!

Go with 14-17lb cheap mono, it is easier for your thumb to maniuplate the line and get used to it!

Also if you get a backlash, cuttin out the line won't hurt your pocket as much

F.F

Post by **Fisheye** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 4:03 pm

Good advice,FF.

Post by **ady** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 4:43 pm

I remember this well when I started

To Start, set the casting drag a little heavy so the lure/weight just moves. Also put all the centrifugal brakes on. What reel do you have???

Don't worry it will come and you'll never go back.

Post by **tallpaul** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 5:12 pm

FLOATFISHIN wrote:
Go with 14-17lb cheap mono, it is easier for your thumb to manipulate the line and get used to it!

Also if you get a backlash, cuttin out the line won't hurt your pocket as much

That's also what Ed taught me!!

Except I still use it... Good all-around line for the fishing I do. I can't/don't have 5 different rods on 5 different reels spooled with 5 different types of line depending on what I'm fishing. Same rod, all day. Works well for me!!

Oh, and I'll second what ady said too...

cheers,
tallpaul

Post by **muskymatt** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 5:15 pm

ady wrote:I remember this well when I started

To Start, set the casting drag a little heavy so the lure/weight just moves. Also put all the centrifugal brakes on. What reel do you have???

Don't worry it will come and you'll never go back.

I agree, start real stiff and back it off as you get the feel.even if they don't get that far you will start to get the feel for the reel. I tried different lines to practice and had to start all over when i spooled up with the reg. line. Every line acts different. I found braided was the easiest to get the bird nests out of