An old dog can still learn......12-26

[KWoods]

I'll bet this has come up before,but I'd like to see some opinions as to how you guys think is the best way to re-spool mono on spinning reels to minimize twist, especially 6 and 4# test that I'm mostly using right now. I've done it every way imaginable with all kinds and sizes of reels and brands of mono but still feel like I have to stretch newly spooled line across my yard or drag bare line behind my boat before fishing it. About two trips with 6# and one with 4# is average for me. emoBang

 

[BackOnTheWater]

Good question. That's ONE reason I don't use spinning reels much. But sometimes you just have to.</p>

I just bought a new spinning combo, and did not wind the line (8# mono) on tight enough, so a nice 50-yard ball of line came off on the first cast. It works just fine, now.</p>

From what I've read, the easiest thing to do is just what you do...stretch it out before you use it. Reel Magic seems to help as well.</p>

I need to add line to my spinning reels (one 4# and two 8#), so I'd also love to hear any tips you experts might be able to share.</p>

 

[Fishheadspin]

when you spool on new line make sure the line spool is turning on a pencil as you crank on the line. then every time you break off or retie, pull off 20 or 30 feet laying it in the water. then crank the line back on with only the tension of the water it is laying in. it will uncoil any loops in the line.

 

[fishinvol]

After I spool the reel with the line I will take my spool off and put into really hot water( almost boiling) for about 15 minutes or so. It usually works ok.

 

[KWoods]

hmmm.........thanks fishinvol, I'll try it.emoGeezer

 

[KWoods]

hmmm.........thanks fishinvol, I'll try it.emoGeezer

 

[KWoods]

emoSorry

 

[john faulkner]

I have used 4lb Golden Stren for years and buy it in 2400 yd spools ;the way that has been succseeful for
me is keep the name side of the spool up while it is on the floor ,try it. it may work for you!
John

 

[Gator]

Here's my 2 cents worth. Spool it on with a pencil (as said before) thru the spool but bring it thru a wet cloth fairly tight. Seems to do better than dry. Good luck.

 

[Fuzzy]

My "kinky" solutions: I use silicon on all my reels to prevent the coiling (pure silicon with no 'earl' additives) , but I actually "hang" my rods off of my front porch keeping the rod off the ground. The stretching and tension seems to help. I have tried different types of re-spooling, nothing seems to work..

Fuzz

 

[SpurHunter]

john faulkner - 12/26/2007 3:40 PM I have used 4lb Golden Stren for years and buy it in 2400 yd spools ;the way that has been succseeful for me is keep the name side of the spool up while it is on the floor ,try it. it may work for you! John

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I did it this way myself on Sunday, and was very happy with the results. I was spooling 4lb MR Crappie on a spinning reel. I casted 1/32oz jigs to 1/2 oz baits ALL day with little to no noticible twist or kinks. I am a beliver!

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[harbuck handyman]

Off a pencil for baitcasters;off the end of the spool for spinning reels.Sometimes it is the end with the label and sometimes it is the other end.Crank on a little line and lower the rod tip towards the spool .If the line twists a lot,turn the spool over and try the other end.A spinning reel spool is stationary and aligned so that the line comes off the end of it so that is the way you take it off the supply spool.A baitcaster spool revolves and comes over the top of the perpendicular axis so that is the way you take it off the supply spool.It makes no difference that the line roller revolves on modern spinning reels.If you are going to put the line on the spinning reel from a revolving perpendicular axis of the supply spool and then walk it all offf and drop the end and wind it back onto the reel why not just walk the line of the supply spool and then tie it to the spinning reel?If you put it on correctly ,i.e. off the end,You just don't have to take it back off and let it spin itself straight as you rewind it.

 

[fisherpal2k]

I agree with Harbuck Handyman on this one. I have used spinning reels for years and thats about all I use. I lay the spool flat with the label side up. Reel the line in under a little tension between my fingers and a damp cloth.  Most line manufactures suggest this method and it wirks for me. </p>

On baitcasters I use a pencil method letting the line off the top of the spool to the top of the reel. </p>

Works great and the daughter loves helping out. She knows when I am respooling that we are getting ready for some fun. This is something that kids will love to do and it helps them to learn more about the sport. Also gets me some quality time with her and I love that!</p>

 

[drumking]

I posted this last year, but here is what I do. After spooling the line onto my spinning reels, I go outside to my cyclone fence to which I have attached a swivel. I tie the line onto the swivel and walk down my driveway to the road (about 70 yards). Flip the bail back over and put a lot of tension on the line, like fighting a large fish. I then proceed to wind the line back onto the spool while fighting the fence. emoBigsmile It seems that is takes any twisting off the line. Works for me anyway. emoGeezer

 

[Fat Albert]

drumking - 12/26/2007 6:58 PM I posted this last year, but here is what I do. After spooling the line onto my spinning reels, I go outside to my cyclone fence to which I have attached a swivel. I tie the line onto the swivel and walk down my driveway to the road (about 70 yards). Flip the bail back over and put a lot of tension on the line, like fighting a large fish. I then proceed to wind the line back onto the spool while fighting the fence. emoBigsmile It seems that is takes any twisting off the line. Works for me anyway. emoGeezer

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I<font color="#ff0066"> agree with DK...after respooling line on any of my reels I walk off about 60-70 yards and stretch the heck out of it.....that removes the memory and the line will lay limp and relaxed..then I crank the line back on under tension.....Don't over fill your spool. That is the worst thing you can do....about every 3rd fishin trip you need to do this again to remove the memory....I have been doing this for some 40 years(Opps tellin my age) and it does wonders for mono lines....my .02 worth 

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[KWoods]

Like I said....we're never too old to learn. Some of these I've done and some are new to me. You can always depend on the CFF to help out and to share good ideas and I'm sure they all work for you if done properly. DK, next time I do the stretching I'll be sure to add a swivel. It's one of those "now why didn't I think of that" things. emoDoh
Thanks again...........KW

 

[RangerRob]

Surprised no one has mentioned this yet, but the FIRST thing I'd do is select a line w/ extremely low memory.

As mentioned above, I always spool spinning reels with the label up and run it with tension thru a silicone sprayed rag ... I rarely -if ever- have any problems.

DK and Uncle Al's method of stretching the line also works well, but do it after dark or your neighbors will think you're emoCrazy for fighting that 'trophy fence post' ... just ask DK & FA!

 

[rsimms]

I agree with Harbuck... off the end of spool for spinning reels. And as he said, do 20 or 30 cranks and then let line go slack. If it twists badly, flip spool over and come off other end. Only other trick I've not seen mentioned.... I frequently will let my line play out behind the boat while motoring to first fishing spot. Letting line drag behind the boat... 30 yards or so, NO lure... just limp line dragging in water will untwist better than any other technique I've ever found.

 

[MrWiskers]

fisherpal2k - 12/26/2007 6:50 PM



I agree with Harbuck Handyman on this one. I have used spinning reels for years and thats about all I use. I lay the spool flat with the label side up. Reel the line in under a little tension between my fingers and a damp cloth.  Most line manufactures suggest this method and it wirks for me. </p>

On baitcasters I use a pencil method letting the line off the top of the spool to the top of the reel. </p>

I do the same thing. I usually get about 15-20 trips from 4lb before I break off enough to have to re-spool. I don't use the damp cloth anymore as I am too lazy, just put the line between my thumb and finger for tension. The wet cloth trick it to get an chalk off the line which used to be a problem with mono line. FA could chime in on what the chalk is but I would bet it is a drawing or extrusion aid for making the line.

 

[bd angler]

I agree with rsimms. The best way I have found is to wind off of the end of the spool, then run line only behind the boat at idle speed. This seems to work better than anything. I have tried stretching it works too. I use a little quantum (the tiny one) with 4 lb Mr. Crappie (Thanks for the tip DK!) and never have trouble.