curious

[littlefisher]

i'm just starting to get into fishing and have a few poles at home and i am wondering how do you reline fishing reels

 

[MYTJC]

Re: curious

Try this web site..<br /><br /> http://badhabitfishing.com/article-spring_tips_article.htm

 

[jtexas]

Re: curious

welcome to iboats!<br /><br />I feed the line through just the bottom rod guide, easier to control that way. <br /><br />Tie it onto the empty spool, the knot I use is: tie an overhand knot at the end of the line to keep it from slipping out of the knot, then tie it onto the spool with a square knot & pull it tight. <br /><br />note: That's not the best knot but it's convenient for this purpose.<br /><br /> here's the how-to from Stren, quoted below <br /><br />main thing is, avoid twist, and avoid slack. (ok, two main things)<br /><br />have fun!<br /><br />

Filling A Revolving-Spool Reel<br /><br />Baitcasting and trolling reels are the easiest to spool up, especially if you ask a friend to help you. Just remember to maintain a moderate, consistent tension on the line at all times (by gently pinching the line between your thumb and forefinger) to avoid loose wraps that might cause tangling later.<br /><br />1) Insert a pencil into the supply spool to allow the fishing line to feed smoothly off the spool. Have someone hold each end of the pencil while you turn the reel handle. Your helper should maintain slight inward pressure on the supply spool to prevent it from overrunning, and to keep proper tension on the line.<br /><br />2) Fill the reel within 1/4-inch of the outer rim of the revolving spool. Don't overfill.<br /><br />Filling A Spinning Reel<br /><br />Because the spool of a spinning reel does not rotate, you should use this method to prevent putting a twist in the line.<br /><br />1) Place the service spool on the ground with the label facing up. Pull the line so it spirals (balloons) off the end of the spool.<br /><br />2) Thread the end of the line through the guides of the rod and tie it to the spool with the bail in the open position.<br /><br />3) Hold the rod tip three feet above the supply spool. Turn the reel handle 15 or 20 times while applying tension to the line with your thumb and forefinger.<br /><br />4) Stop reeling and dip the rod tip to a foot above the supply spool. If the slack line twists into a "pig tail," turn the supply spool so the label faces down, and continue spooling the line. If the slack line is not twisted spool up with the label facing up.<br /><br />5) Fill the reel within 1/4-inch of the outer rim of the revolving spool. Don't overfill.<br /><br />Filling a Closed-Faced Spin-Cast Reel<br /><br />Fill a closed-faced spin-cast reel the same way you would a spinning reel, except remember to thread the line through the hole in the front of the reel. Spin-cast reels do not hold very much line, so remove the reel cover partway every now and then to make sure you do not overfill the enclosed spool.<br />

 

[skeeterboy]

Re: curious

Nice details there TEX. Pretty much what he said, or put pen through spool and be like monkey and put it between your feet and put some tension on it.

 

[monoshock]

Re: curious

Welcome, hope you catch a bunch .

 

[aspeck]

Re: curious

Originally posted by skeeterboy:<br /> Nice details there TEX. Pretty much what he said, or put pen through spool and be like monkey and put it between your feet and put some tension on it.

Yea, I am usually alone when I do this, so it is either the workbench vice or the toes to hold the pencil or screwdriver instead of the pencil (that works exceptionally if using the workbench vise - screw driver handle keeps the spool from flying all over the place).

 

[jtexas]

Re: curious

I just sit in a comfy chair, push the spool down beside the cushion where it can spin but not get up & roll away...that usually works pretty good.<br /><br />remember, with a spinning reel, twist is your enemy, and twist with slack is your mortal enemy!