loading reel line

[rob.i]

Hi people I am loading my reel with new line .Im almost sure that some one on the forum said the line should come off the new spool anti clockwise is this correct thanks .....rob

[ayjay]

Depends on which way your reel spool turns.

 

Put about ten turns on the reel and then stop,

 

open the bail arm and pull some back off the reel spool,

 

if it twists together you need to come off the opposite side of the line spool -

 

obviously if it doesn't twist up then just keep going the way you were

[Alan Stubbs]

Whilst on this topic, what would you say is the best knot to use to tie line to the spool?

 

Would placing the spool of line in water help to improve the quality of line-lay?

[rob.i]

cheers John .Alan I tie a normal knot leaving a tail then wind on a couple of turns then another normal knot,As for putting the spool in the water I havent a clue.....Rob

[Andy Macfarlane]

I've always filled my reel straight off a revolving spool. I know a lot of folk would argue that creates line twist but I've never had any fuss to be quite honest. I've only encountered twist when spinning in rivers and that's only after a really heavy session.

After you fill the spool, leave the line unclipped and place the whole spool in lukewarm water and leave it there overnight. It helps the line 'relax' onto the spool.

After a session or two, repeat the process. It really does help the line sit on the spool.

[chevin]

Andy Macfarlane:

I've always filled my reel straight off a revolving spool. I know a lot of folk would argue that creates line twist but I've never had any fuss to be quite honest.

I've always done it that way too. It is wound onto the spool that way, so by taking off the same way does not create line twist. However, taking the line off the side of the spool does put a twist into it.

[awaaar]

"Whilst on this topic, what would you say is the best knot to use to tie line to the spool?"

 

Alan, I find it best not to tie the line on at all, just go over the loose end a couple of times, keep it tight while you close the bail arm, and then wind it on

 

Andy

[Andy Macfarlane]

[chevin]

Alan Stubbs:

Whilst on this topic, what would you say is the best knot to use to tie line to the spool?

Personally I tie a figure of eight knot in the end of the line and trim the tail off with a pair of scissors. Then I just tie a normal granny knot around the spool and pull on it so that it slips until the knot on the end of the line reaches it. Once that happens the line is secure and if you pull it tight enough, the line won't slip on the spool either.

[Alan Stubbs]

Thanks for your advice - especially the graphic, Andy