I would like to, unfortunately we live in Washington State. I fish here and in Idaho both areas not on your list. Come check us out. There is nothing better than river or ocean caught King Salmon. And Sturgeon out of various lakes (Washington & Roosevelt, Banks ect) and the Columbia River. Also some great Bass fishing also. Have a great one. The videos are very informative and the content is awesome.
I'm so glad you used the pencil method of holding that spool. When I saw that i was like, "I remember holding it on a pencil and putting slight tension on it with my thumb while my dad spooled his reels. Now my daughter does it for me. Let your kids help, it makes them proud to know they helped spool a reel. Nothing looks better to a kid than a spooled reel that they caught the fish on.
Yup put pencil or if do not have one look for broken tree branch that skinny enough put throw spool have some hold stick and line straight start spinning line in .I taught my little brother this he til use old trick I taught him
I purchased a Shimano reel an looked at countless RUclips videos to learn how to spool it. They were all telling me to spool the reel with the label up. Right before I started spooling, I looked at the reel's instructions. Shimano says to spool it exactly like you are telling us in this video. That's how I went about it instead and it seems to work perfectly. No issues. No label up guys!
There are SO MANY things in life where the way “everybody” says to do it, or they way “it’s always been done” are just the wrong way. As my dad used to say, “it’s not what people don’t know that gets them in trouble, it’s the things they’re convinced they know that just ain’t so!” I learned not to listen to what anybody tells me as far as how to or what’s correct. Instead, I’ve learned to look it up for myself, like you did in looking at the reel’s actual instructions. I’ve been amazed at how many times well meaning people, often times people I respected like bosses, were unknowingly telling me wrong, often times because that’s the way they were taught and they had never bothered to look it up for themselves. So keep up the good work looking it up for yourself! You’ll never go wrong that way!!
I'm 72, but been a bait casting guy all of my life....so spinning is new to me.....as is this new type braided line.....not what we used to call braided....LOL. You did a great job of instructing on a level that a beginner could follow and understand, and I really appreciate your effort in teaching others.. Thanks, Larry
I'm guessing Larry only fished in the ocean, otherwise how's it possible to not use a spinning reel? It's quite the opposite in mainland Europe. Most guy's never heard of casting reels.
@@TermlessHGW I grew up in the '50's and all we had were fly reels and baitcasters. I had a lot of Abu Garcia baitcasters that then were made in Sweden. We started using spinning reels in early '60's. My dad bought me my first spinning reel that was a D.A.M. Quick reel made in West Germany. It was a very high quality reel at the time and considered collectible today. I still use baitcasters today as I consider them to be more accurate in casting and have more power than spinning reels as well as greater line capacity. Of course there are many baitcasters with less capacity but as what's available, baitcasters have more capacity. Both type reels have their place. For casting very light lures I prefer a spinning reel. You can also get more distance casting into the wind with most spinning reels. However, all of the long-distance casting records have been made using baitcasting reels. Baitcasting reels tend to require more finesse and skill to use effectively and that's why you see more professional anglers using them.
I use another way to make sure I have the right amount of line on the spool but using the entire spool of 150 yds of braided line. My reels will also take more than 150 yds. of braid, so I START with the braid on the spool and use the entire spool. When I get to the end, I attach my mono and fill the rest of the spool to where I want. You use 1/16 inch as a gauge, which is good. Some spools have a line inside the lip of the spool as a gauge. When I get that mono on, I cut it then take it to a field or lot and tie the mono to a tree. Pull all of the line off the spool. Go back to the tree and take the mono and tie to the spool and re-spool all of the line (using your wet towel to add tension). When you get to the end of the braid, you'll have exactly the amount of line on the spool needed, utilizing an entire 150 yd. spool of braid. During the course of a year, you'll cut and retie leaders and remove any braided line with abrasion, so I will also pull the entire length of the braid off and retie the mono to the opposite end of the braided line. (chances are that end never saw the light of day if you catch average-sized fish). If there is a significant amount of braided line removed at the end of the year, you can add more mono to bring the spool fill back to the level you like to help avoid "wind knots".
I totally agree with the comments below. This video lesson is far and a way the best presentation I have seen on how to spool line onto a spinning reel. The content, the delivery and the voice were all easy to understand even for some of us Aussies Down Under. Many thanks.
Once the spool is filled and you walk out your 100 yards, don’t cut the line and retie for a “future reference point”. Use a Sharpie marker and color about an inch to mark that 100 yard point. That way you only tie a knot the second time you need new line. Tight lines my friend.
I was thinking the same thing, about using a Sharpie, to mark the line as opposed to cutting, and retieing; so, I am glad someone confirmed....I admit, I thought of the sharpie "trick" after watching Roland Martin suggest using a black sharpie, to darken the end of braid in lieu of using a clear leader....
Thank you!! You just proved that you can teach an old dog new tricks!! The walking off 100 yards and cutting and doing another uni is very smart. Thank you
Very helpful video for someone just learning. Spooled line on my Shimano 2000 reel with success. The knot took a few tries but finally did it right. Thanks very much!
I've always spooled my spinning reels with my grandfathers Webster's Dictionary 2nd edition from 1934. It's 3350 pages, and it applies the perfect amount of pressure to the line - thus eliminating the need to apply pressure by hand. If anyone uses a book to do this - I would suggest to use a more modern book - because apparently a webster's dictionary from 1934, without fishing line damage, is worth around $1000...
Came here for the braid info. My father taught this method to my brother and I when we were kids (me about 10yo). He'd hold the line spool with a pencil, and I'd reel it on. Always Stren. We are both in our 60's now 😀 Good upload and info at your website.
@@CauseImFlawless Ha ha, No! Or it would be gone! Just search for a spinning reel line winder, online. There are many styles now. You don't use it often, but when you do, it makes the job Easy!
Totally agree. Just bought a rod/reel combo that had mono I wanted to replace. This video was spot on and as Joe said above, the knot tying section was spot on. Thanks for making the video.
Shucks..im a novice and I was about to put the braid line straight on then I saw this....I never knew there's so much insight to just setting up the braid line on your reel.... your video is so informative and awesome thank you so much sir for all your amazing tips and tricks 👌🙏🙏🙏
Hey there,i was fishing now for about 14 yrs, I'm always looking for fishing tips, today's lesson was awesome,i learned something different, something new, something that will make me a better fisherman,HATS off to you and thanks very much
Don't forget to advise using the original line to get double line life by pulling the braid off in a large area and tying it back on in reverse direction. You can easily get 4-6 years of use on one 150 yd spool. If you are a real penny pincher, lay out half a spool in an open area and wind it on the reel. Then attach mono backing and wind it on until the reel is full. pull the entire line off the reel in an organized fashion and rewind it mono backing first. Use a couple years, reverse the braid only, use a few more years then replace the braid with the other half of your original spool. Braid yardage wound on and spool size purchased will vary with you reel size and fishing style but, you will be dollars ahead vs mono that breaks down pretty quickly in the sun.
If we have a spare spool that's already half-filled w/ Mono, can't we just spool this up to reverse the direction to this second spool using another rod / reel --- which then becomes your new primary spool with the braid now ready in the reverse direction?
I’ll use your method when I respond my reel. I’ve been using the label up method with less than satisfactory results. I see the logic in your process. Thanks.
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Nice video. I do what you do. Then I attach the line to the fence and back off as far as I can then put a good stretch the line. Take out all the links. Works for me.
An arbor knot is a slip-loop with a stopper knot in the tag end. You put it over the spool and cinch it up until the stopper knot comes up tight, then trim the tag. You install it so the reel winds the line on pulling the knot tight. Just thought I'd add that.
I use the Pflueger President XT reels in size 30, because they are light, strong and more importantly they hold 160 yards of 10lb braid, so a standard 150 yd spool works perfectly. They also have a braid ready spool that doesn’t need mono under it. I also buy 300 yd spools to split between two reels to save money on braid.
I like to do the same but then also wind the line onto a heavy overhead outfit placed in a rod holder. I then spool the spin reel by retrieving the line off that outfit with a little bit of drag pressure. That way the line is retrieved back on the spin reel under constant pressure.
@@BocaNejra I don’t usually stretch the whole spool because in the last step it is wound back onto the spin reel using the resistance from the drag on the overhead reel.
Just a tip: When loading a spinning reel the reel wraps in one direction. Make sure the Line comes off the spool in the same direction the reel wraps. No twist. I know you do it different but for years this worked best for me.
Awesome. I ended up buyin a lews xfinity spinning reel took the crap line off of it throwing some 20lbs power pro braided line in it, wasn’t really sure steps to properly re-spool it, line ended up tangling so I took it all back out, put fluoralcarbon on it. Spooled that the wrong way too so now I’m gonna take it all back out again put some more power pro braided back on her, 30lbs, with some 8lbs fluoral so the match diameter. I didn’t think before to do the fluoral line first so not using soo much of the braided and the uni knot really helps as well. I haven’t fished in over 20 years since was a kid and never really learned properly I guess but this great video
I do the 3 2 1 method (line counter clockwise coming off of spool) so the line minimally twists when going onto a spinning reel. Never have issues with it twisting.
I like to tie the FG knot when connecting the backing to the braid. If you ever start to get low on braid, it can catch on the mono tag end when casting/pulling drag, even if you still have enough braid to make a cast
Luke you are the first guy I've ever met that said that even though I've been doing my reals like that for years because it just makes sense. When it comes off the spool it will have no twisting it the other way it will be twisted.
a better tip if you doesnt have extra spool from same type, 1.reel up first the PE to the reel, 2.reel up backing over the braid, 3.reel all on another spool (doesnt matter what) so the braid is over the backing, 4.reel up once more to get braid under the backing(monofilment), 5.reel up the actual reel >>> and there you go no waste of braid cuz you need all the braid ussualy :) knots and rubbing make you loose braid from time to time :) So if you have 2 spools its just 1 rewind but moust of the new reels doesnt come with 2 spools sadly. cheers gr8 video!
Very well done, learned some good tips regarding use of braded line .. like the knots show also.. i have arthritis so simple effective knots work well for me.
Good hints on spooling the line on the reel mate I have made a small portable spooling machine I can take everywhere but if I for get to take it with me the cardboard box trick is a smart idea I will use it’s the simple things in life that are the best. Regards Laurie from down under. Tight lines.
Awesome video man! I spool my rods annually myself and always have trouble with the backings. That cardboard box trick is genius! I'm sure my friends are sick of me saying "hey, hold this for a minute". Cheers and tight lines!
Not all spools are the same. Some are designed for braid. Also, spool in the box? That's super cheap poor man way. Go to Amazon for $13.00 get a suction cup spooler and put proper tension on the spool please. 😊
Incorrect, the line spoolers (most) do allow you to put tension one the line (two screws on both sides) while spooling so you don't need to be grabbing the line with your hands or a rag etc and chafing it while spooling using a box. You want your tension coming off the line off the spool not from tension off your hand or rag etc. That's a poor man's method.
Sweetaccord the fact that you need a spool thing off Amazon says so much. Listen man I’m not incorrect and neither are you. What aver floats your boat brother. I simply choose to do the salt strong way and save time and money! Plus I’ve been applying tension on my line by hand for the longest time and I’ve had great success. There’s literally nothing wrong with the “smart man” box method. 🤓
Thanks for a terrific instructional video! The cardboard box and pencil technique for the win! A helpful wife, girlfriend, or child in a helpful mood works well too, and can be more fun, but failing that, whatever else, the box and pencil work and don't talk back.
15:00 I really enjoyed the video, I have been spooling my reels both ways. I think this way is easier and faster. I have never used the box method before, but I will try. Thanks again! Tight Lines
Excellent video, nothing like several useful tips in one video. I finally discovered the mono base trick myself just to stop the braid from spinning, but then realized it does save lots of money on braid. I also do another double uni knot to a flourocarbon leader on my ice fishing rods, so I have 3 lines on one reel, but that knot is amazing! The polamar knot to the lure will break first.
Thanks for making time to leave the nice comment Robbie! Yes, that's the easiest way that I've been able to find to get a perfect re-spool every time (when I don't have a 2nd spool to do it the even easier way).
Great way to add line and i will no doubt try it. And always use the double uni as well but was surprised you did not wet the knot when you cinched them up
It's because he did a few testings and depending on the case, wetting was actually worse with saliva. The sample size was a few small, but for 10 tries, most of them were not as good and sometimes even worse
I've been spooling my monofilament line this same way this video suggests for a couple of years and it always has memory loops in it ... I'm going to try putting the new line cartridge sideways to see if that isn't better.
I find that a great way to save on the cost of braid is at the end of the season go to a football field, tie one end to the goal post and walk off all the braid on the reel. Go back to the goal post and get the line that was exposed to sun and use and tie it to the backer mono and wind it on the reel. Now you have the nice line that never saw the sun or wear on the bottom of the spool. The chance of getting down to this older line is slim.
Instead of the Cardboard Box an the pen, you can also take a old school phone book or any other heavy book and just run your Mono or braid through it. This way the spool won’t skip around and you get a good tension on your line while reeling it in.
Great video ,thanks for the tip's on spooling I measure out the braid as you suggested then after 12months I reverse it effectively doubling the life of the braid cheers tight lines.
Sufix 832 advanced super line braid is by far my favorite braid. I have used it all and it's just hands down great braid. I catfish weekly and have had some of it on my reel for 2 years and it's going strong still.
This is a great and straightforward vid. Thanks ya'll. Is this technique advised over a line spooling device (life from Piscifun or other) in keeping the line twists to a minimum? You mentioned on the vid that the twists are not an issue when on the reel. Thanks
Check out the full blog on our website and post your question there. That way, our coaches can respond back directly with their input and recommendation. You can find that here: www.saltstrong.com/articles/how-to-spool-a-spinning-reel-with-braid/
I've been doing label side up for most of my life and then having to run the line out behind the boat to untwist new line. Thanks for sharing this. Do you swap ends on your braid after a year or two or just replace the 100 yards?
The one thing that I like to do after I put line on my reels is when I go out on my boat I let the line out until it's completely off the reel. Can I use my fingers and start cranking and since the line is in the water you don't have to worry about burning your fingers. I find that gives me a nice tight wrapping and I do that for all of my reels spinning and baitcasting. I do like your tip about not using all your expensive line to fill up the reel. Since it looks like winter might finally be over here where I live it's time to start putting new line on. I'm definitely going to take your advice and do that instead of using the good stuff all the way through. I enjoyed your video thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Thanks for this video, im from the UK and have just started to get back into piking and using braid though still waiting for my braid to come should be this week so now having watched your video i now know how to spool the braid up thanks for a very informative video.
This makes sense because there are a few tips to let line out behind your boat and then reel in to unwind line twist. It essentially what your method does.
This worked great for me with a new salt water reel and 30-lb braid. I didn't have a cardboard box the right shape so I made a holder out of a cigar box. Thanks, Salt Strong!
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I would like to, unfortunately we live in Washington State. I fish here and in Idaho both areas not on your list. Come check us out. There is nothing better than river or ocean caught King Salmon. And Sturgeon out of various lakes (Washington & Roosevelt, Banks ect) and the Columbia River. Also some great Bass fishing also. Have a great one. The videos are very informative and the content is awesome.
I used to use the uni knot too, now the FG because of your other video. Thanks for the tips!!
I'm so glad you used the pencil method of holding that spool. When I saw that i was like, "I remember holding it on a pencil and putting slight tension on it with my thumb while my dad spooled his reels. Now my daughter does it for me. Let your kids help, it makes them proud to know they helped spool a reel. Nothing looks better to a kid than a spooled reel that they caught the fish on.
I remember doing it with a pencil for my dad too. RIP. Happy memories.
Yup put pencil or if do not have one look for broken tree branch that skinny enough put throw spool have some hold stick and line straight start spinning line in .I taught my little brother this he til use old trick I taught him
I purchased a Shimano reel an looked at countless RUclips videos to learn how to spool it. They were all telling me to spool the reel with the label up. Right before I started spooling, I looked at the reel's instructions. Shimano says to spool it exactly like you are telling us in this video. That's how I went about it instead and it seems to work perfectly. No issues. No label up guys!
There are SO MANY things in life where the way “everybody” says to do it, or they way “it’s always been done” are just the wrong way. As my dad used to say, “it’s not what people don’t know that gets them in trouble, it’s the things they’re convinced they know that just ain’t so!” I learned not to listen to what anybody tells me as far as how to or what’s correct. Instead, I’ve learned to look it up for myself, like you did in looking at the reel’s actual instructions. I’ve been amazed at how many times well meaning people, often times people I respected like bosses, were unknowingly telling me wrong, often times because that’s the way they were taught and they had never bothered to look it up for themselves.
So keep up the good work looking it up for yourself! You’ll never go wrong that way!!
yea I did it label up and thought i was doing it right- but now my braid is twisted and fraying prematurely, hopefully this solves it.
I'm 72, but been a bait casting guy all of my life....so spinning is new to me.....as is this new type braided line.....not what we used to call braided....LOL. You did a great job of instructing on a level that a beginner could follow and understand, and I really appreciate your effort in teaching others.. Thanks, Larry
Hell yeah larry
If you pull tight enough, the braid will not slip. Braid are strong i only fish with them. But the suffix 832 are ok for small fish.
I'm guessing Larry only fished in the ocean, otherwise how's it possible to not use a spinning reel? It's quite the opposite in mainland Europe. Most guy's never heard of casting reels.
@@TermlessHGW I grew up in the '50's and all we had were fly reels and baitcasters. I had a lot of Abu Garcia baitcasters that then were made in Sweden. We started using spinning reels in early '60's. My dad bought me my first spinning reel that was a D.A.M. Quick reel made in West Germany. It was a very high quality reel at the time and considered collectible today. I still use baitcasters today as I consider them to be more accurate in casting and have more power than spinning reels as well as greater line capacity. Of course there are many baitcasters with less capacity but as what's available, baitcasters have more capacity. Both type reels have their place. For casting very light lures I prefer a spinning reel. You can also get more distance casting into the wind with most spinning reels. However, all of the long-distance casting records have been made using baitcasting reels. Baitcasting reels tend to require more finesse and skill to use effectively and that's why you see more professional anglers using them.
Hi bro 😂😂😂😂
The holes in crocs hold a pencil/line setup real nice!
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I use another way to make sure I have the right amount of line on the spool but using the entire spool of 150 yds of braided line. My reels will also take more than 150 yds. of braid, so I START with the braid on the spool and use the entire spool. When I get to the end, I attach my mono and fill the rest of the spool to where I want. You use 1/16 inch as a gauge, which is good. Some spools have a line inside the lip of the spool as a gauge. When I get that mono on, I cut it then take it to a field or lot and tie the mono to a tree. Pull all of the line off the spool. Go back to the tree and take the mono and tie to the spool and re-spool all of the line (using your wet towel to add tension). When you get to the end of the braid, you'll have exactly the amount of line on the spool needed, utilizing an entire 150 yd. spool of braid. During the course of a year, you'll cut and retie leaders and remove any braided line with abrasion, so I will also pull the entire length of the braid off and retie the mono to the opposite end of the braided line. (chances are that end never saw the light of day if you catch average-sized fish). If there is a significant amount of braided line removed at the end of the year, you can add more mono to bring the spool fill back to the level you like to help avoid "wind knots".
I totally agree with the comments below. This video lesson is far and a way the best presentation I have seen on how to spool line onto a spinning reel. The content, the delivery and the voice were all easy to understand even for some of us Aussies Down Under. Many thanks.
As a total beginner this video was a gold mine for me! Very well explained. Thanks guys, you got my subscription :)
Once the spool is filled and you walk out your 100 yards, don’t cut the line and retie for a “future reference point”. Use a Sharpie marker and color about an inch to mark that 100 yard point. That way you only tie a knot the second time you need new line. Tight lines my friend.
I was thinking the same thing, about using a Sharpie, to mark the line as opposed to cutting, and retieing; so, I am glad someone confirmed....I admit, I thought of the sharpie "trick" after watching Roland Martin suggest using a black sharpie, to darken the end of braid in lieu of using a clear leader....
Good thinking 🤔
Or a rubber band like they use for marking depth
Glad to see you mentioned the Sharpie before I did.
Excellent narration of the proper technique of spooling a reel. Thank you young man.
Thanks!!
Been fishing 60 years. Still learning. Thanks about respooling🎣🎣
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Thank you!! You just proved that you can teach an old dog new tricks!! The walking off 100 yards and cutting and doing another uni is very smart. Thank you
Very helpful video for someone just learning. Spooled line on my Shimano 2000 reel with success. The knot took a few tries but finally did it right. Thanks very much!
I've always spooled my spinning reels with my grandfathers Webster's Dictionary 2nd edition from 1934. It's 3350 pages, and it applies the perfect amount of pressure to the line - thus eliminating the need to apply pressure by hand. If anyone uses a book to do this - I would suggest to use a more modern book - because apparently a webster's dictionary from 1934, without fishing line damage, is worth around $1000...
I have an old thick phonebook (thats a book with everybody’s phone number in it kids).
@@bcask61 lmao!!! 🤣
Oh no that's so sad it's funny! I'm sorry for you.. how much is a damaged dictionary, though??
W in TF are y’all talking about?
The Bible works for me!
fantastic tip about the 100 yard measurement for future respools!
Came here for the braid info. My father taught this method to my brother and I when we were kids (me about 10yo). He'd hold the line spool with a pencil, and I'd reel it on. Always Stren. We are both in our 60's now 😀 Good upload and info at your website.
Thanks for checking it out!
Years ago, I bought a clip on line winder, to hold the spool of line. Keeps tension, and un-spools with ease. Love it.
Good to know!
care to share?
@@CauseImFlawless Ha ha, No! Or it would be gone! Just search for a spinning reel line winder, online. There are many styles now. You don't use it often, but when you do, it makes the job Easy!
@@chrissewell1608 of course! thanks ;)
This is by far the best video I've seen on this subject. The knot tying instruction was also very clear and easy to understand. Thank you!
Totally agree. Just bought a rod/reel combo that had mono I wanted to replace. This video was spot on and as Joe said above, the knot tying section was spot on. Thanks for making the video.
Agreed. Very well done
Shucks..im a novice and I was about to put the braid line straight on then I saw this....I never knew there's so much insight to just setting up the braid line on your reel.... your video is so informative and awesome thank you so much sir for all your amazing tips and tricks 👌🙏🙏🙏
Excellent tip on cutting the line at 100yrds! Brilliant!
Thank you for watching!
I learn stuff everytime I watch your videos
So glad we could help!
Hey there,i was fishing now for about 14 yrs, I'm always looking for fishing tips, today's lesson was awesome,i learned something different, something new, something that will make me a better fisherman,HATS off to you and thanks very much
Great to hear! Thanks for watching!
I appreciate the Salt Strong series. I use the Alberto Knot for line splices as it is smoother and stronger than the double uni knot results.
Never done that before, but now im confident. Thank you so much!
Glad we could help!
Don't forget to advise using the original line to get double line life by pulling the braid off in a large area and tying it back on in reverse direction. You can easily get 4-6 years of use on one 150 yd spool. If you are a real penny pincher, lay out half a spool in an open area and wind it on the reel. Then attach mono backing and wind it on until the reel is full. pull the entire line off the reel in an organized fashion and rewind it mono backing first. Use a couple years, reverse the braid only, use a few more years then replace the braid with the other half of your original spool. Braid yardage wound on and spool size purchased will vary with you reel size and fishing style but, you will be dollars ahead vs mono that breaks down pretty quickly in the sun.
If we have a spare spool that's already half-filled w/ Mono, can't we just spool this up to reverse the direction to this second spool using another rod / reel --- which then becomes your new primary spool with the braid now ready in the reverse direction?
wow .. most excellent...wish i had seen this video before spooling a reel last week.. great lesson... will know better now.. thank you...👍🙏
I like the walk out 100 yds, cut and retie idea. Hadn't heard anyone else mention it, THNX! 🎣😊👍🥳🎣
Thanks!
The best spooling tutorial I have ever seen!
Great pro tips from Salt Strong!! I can't add much to the comments, that already were mentioned on this channel. Thanks for posting.
I’ll use your method when I respond my reel. I’ve been using the label up method with less than satisfactory results. I see the logic in your process. Thanks.
What about the other end? Are you adding more mono or just using the braid straight to hook? Thanks! 🤙
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So many make this seem so hard.
Well done.
Glad we could help!
Nice video. I do what you do. Then I attach the line to the fence and back off as far as I can then put a good stretch the line. Take out all the links. Works for me.
Thank you for showing some incredible tips 💋
Thanks a helpful video. God to see the uni knot as well. It's what I've used for a while and never let me down
An arbor knot is a slip-loop with a stopper knot in the tag end. You put it over the spool and cinch it up until the stopper knot comes up tight, then trim the tag. You install it so the reel winds the line on pulling the knot tight. Just thought I'd add that.
I use the Pflueger President XT reels in size 30, because they are light, strong and more importantly they hold 160 yards of 10lb braid, so a standard 150 yd spool works perfectly. They also have a braid ready spool that doesn’t need mono under it. I also buy 300 yd spools to split between two reels to save money on braid.
Great video....using braid for the first time this year. Thanks!!!
Cool vid . Iv'e been known to jam the spool between couch cushions for tension
You’re a great teacher bro. Keep it up!
Now this is just getting weird.
Also I just found this comment and found this funny. I am not going to be an internet stalker just saying hi.
@@dudeonacow9917 sweet! we are out there!!!
I always put the braid on first, then fill it to the max with mono. Then Stretch it out in the yard and reverse it. Also helps remove some twist.
I like to do the same but then also wind the line onto a heavy overhead outfit placed in a rod holder. I then spool the spin reel by retrieving the line off that outfit with a little bit of drag pressure. That way the line is retrieved back on the spin reel under constant pressure.
Only if you have a 150 yard garden! haha
@@BocaNejra I don’t usually stretch the whole spool because in the last step it is wound back onto the spin reel using the resistance from the drag on the overhead reel.
Just a tip: When loading a spinning reel the reel wraps in one direction. Make sure the Line comes off the spool in the same direction the reel wraps. No twist. I know you do it different but for years this worked best for me.
Awesome. I ended up buyin a lews xfinity spinning reel took the crap line off of it throwing some 20lbs power pro braided line in it, wasn’t really sure steps to properly re-spool it, line ended up tangling so I took it all back out, put fluoralcarbon on it. Spooled that the wrong way too so now I’m gonna take it all back out again put some more power pro braided back on her, 30lbs, with some 8lbs fluoral so the match diameter. I didn’t think before to do the fluoral line first so not using soo much of the braided and the uni knot really helps as well. I haven’t fished in over 20 years since was a kid and never really learned properly I guess but this great video
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Really well explained. Thanks for posting.
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Thanks, Luke. I’ve always used mono. The Salt Strong posts have expanded my knowledge. This was a great post full of nifty tricks to economize.
I do the 3 2 1 method (line counter clockwise coming off of spool) so the line minimally twists when going onto a spinning reel. Never have issues with it twisting.
Good work!
Nice vid. Awesome tips on making most of line. All you guys show great info. Look forward to morr.
Much appreciated!
I like to tie the FG knot when connecting the backing to the braid. If you ever start to get low on braid, it can catch on the mono tag end when casting/pulling drag, even if you still have enough braid to make a cast
Just watched this again this year. Always a great tutorial whether originally or as a refresher.
Luke you are the first guy I've ever met that said that even though I've been doing my reals like that for years because it just makes sense. When it comes off the spool it will have no twisting it the other way it will be twisted.
Thanks for the tip, I don’t have that problem my Penn Reels have a rubber inlay on the spool.
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a better tip if you doesnt have extra spool from same type, 1.reel up first the PE to the reel, 2.reel up backing over the braid, 3.reel all on another spool (doesnt matter what) so the braid is over the backing, 4.reel up once more to get braid under the backing(monofilment), 5.reel up the actual reel >>> and there you go no waste of braid cuz you need all the braid ussualy :) knots and rubbing make you loose braid from time to time :) So if you have 2 spools its just 1 rewind but moust of the new reels doesnt come with 2 spools sadly. cheers gr8 video!
Very well done, learned some good tips regarding use of braded line .. like the knots show also.. i have arthritis so simple effective knots work well for me.
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Me too. Tying knots is a nightmare. Sometimes takes almost an hour of frustration, by which time I've missed the tide😂
Good hints on spooling the line on the reel mate I have made a small portable spooling machine I can take everywhere but if I for get to take it with me the cardboard box trick is a smart idea I will use it’s the simple things in life that are the best. Regards Laurie from down under. Tight lines.
Good tip!
Thank yoi for that money saving tip! 🤲
Awesome video man! I spool my rods annually myself and always have trouble with the backings. That cardboard box trick is genius! I'm sure my friends are sick of me saying "hey, hold this for a minute". Cheers and tight lines!
Epiphany!
This is interesting. I’ve never had any issues doing a full braid spool without backing. I have the fuego 2500hd I use it heavily.
It won't happen every time, but going straight braid on the spool opens the door for the entire spool of line to spin uncontrollably around the arbor.
Not all spools are the same. Some are designed for braid. Also, spool in the box? That's super cheap poor man way. Go to Amazon for $13.00 get a suction cup spooler and put proper tension on the spool please. 😊
Incorrect, the line spoolers (most) do allow you to put tension one the line (two screws on both sides) while spooling so you don't need to be grabbing the line with your hands or a rag etc and chafing it while spooling using a box. You want your tension coming off the line off the spool not from tension off your hand or rag etc. That's a poor man's method.
Sweetaccord the fact that you need a spool thing off Amazon says so much. Listen man I’m not incorrect and neither are you. What aver floats your boat brother. I simply choose to do the salt strong way and save time and money! Plus I’ve been applying tension on my line by hand for the longest time and I’ve had great success. There’s literally nothing wrong with the “smart man” box method. 🤓
@@santiagohernandez.. yeah it's crazy what people will spend money on now a days lol. Amazon for a spooling sucker lul
Sufix 832 is excellent line, I have 65 lb on 3 of my offshore reels, one had been on the reel for 7 years so far.
Thanks for a terrific instructional video! The cardboard box and pencil technique for the win! A helpful wife, girlfriend, or child in a helpful mood works well too, and can be more fun, but failing that, whatever else, the box and pencil work and don't talk back.
15:00 I really enjoyed the video, I have been spooling my reels both ways. I think this way is easier and faster. I have never used the box method before, but I will try. Thanks again! Tight Lines
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Have you ever done color comparisons for braid? Which color is best
Excellent video, nothing like several useful tips in one video. I finally discovered the mono base trick myself just to stop the braid from spinning, but then realized it does save lots of money on braid. I also do another double uni knot to a flourocarbon leader on my ice fishing rods, so I have 3 lines on one reel, but that knot is amazing! The polamar knot to the lure will break first.
Thanks for making time to leave the nice comment Stu!
Salt strong always has great instructional content. Thanks for all the concise help!!
Happy to help!
Thanks for the tutorial for beginner like me
Put the braid on first then fill the spool with mono. Wind it back onto a 12 inch hand spool then spool the reel back
I'm thinking about this now. I think I would add a leader to this as well :)
Great tip Luke learn something everyday love that tip cutting the line never thought of that 🤔
Thanks for making time to leave the nice comment Robbie! Yes, that's the easiest way that I've been able to find to get a perfect re-spool every time (when I don't have a 2nd spool to do it the even easier way).
Excellent in depth comparison
Very useful video. An important issue easy to not give thought to.
Many thanks 🇬🇧
Great way to add line and i will no doubt try it. And always use the double uni as well but was
surprised you did not wet the knot when you cinched them up
It's because he did a few testings and depending on the case, wetting was actually worse with saliva. The sample size was a few small, but for 10 tries, most of them were not as good and sometimes even worse
I've been spooling my monofilament line this same way this video suggests for a couple of years and it always has memory loops in it ... I'm going to try putting the new line cartridge sideways to see if that isn't better.
Awesome job! Best video on the subject. Cheers
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Excellent tutorial- thanks. Just starting out and there’s a lot for me to learn.
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I find that a great way to save on the cost of braid is at the end of the season go to a football field, tie one end to the goal post and walk off all the braid on the reel. Go back to the goal post and get the line that was exposed to sun and use and tie it to the backer mono and wind it on the reel. Now you have the nice line that never saw the sun or wear on the bottom of the spool. The chance of getting down to this older line is slim.
Excellent tip. Thanks
yep,iwas looking for this,was going to say the same tip
Excellent!! Thanks for the tips for newbs like me!
Instead of the Cardboard Box an the pen, you can also take a old school phone book or any other heavy book and just run your Mono or braid through it. This way the spool won’t skip around and you get a good tension on your line while reeling it in.
Hi that's a great idea thanks 😊
Great video ,thanks for the tip's on spooling I measure out the braid as you suggested then after 12months I reverse it effectively doubling the life of the braid cheers tight lines.
Silly question, since I'm new to fishing, when you say reverse, you mean that you unspool everything, and use the opposite tip? This seems great!
Sufix 832 advanced super line braid is by far my favorite braid. I have used it all and it's just hands down great braid. I catfish weekly and have had some of it on my reel for 2 years and it's going strong still.
Thanks for sharing!
@@Saltstrong yes, and thank you for your videos.
@@Saltstrong i hope you let us know how you like sufix 832. I'm curious to what you guys think cause I value your opinion. I personally love it.
@@hookedonbassncats Thanks for the kind words! We'll definitely be doing some tests with the 832 line to see how it compares to other top lines.
Excellent tips . . . answered my questions. Thank you!
Thanks for making time to post the nice comment!
Glad that you found the video helpful! 💪💪
Thank you for your video will use this method on my new rod
Thanks for checking it out!
Easy to understand and works well
Thanks for watching!
Excellent explanation of how and why
This is a great and straightforward vid. Thanks ya'll. Is this technique advised over a line spooling device (life from Piscifun or other) in keeping the line twists to a minimum? You mentioned on the vid that the twists are not an issue when on the reel. Thanks
Check out the full blog on our website and post your question there. That way, our coaches can respond back directly with their input and recommendation. You can find that here:
www.saltstrong.com/articles/how-to-spool-a-spinning-reel-with-braid/
Thank you for making a fantastic, highly informative video. I learned so much from this. Well done.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great content every time !!!
Hay Luke great video thanks for your time and help 😊
Great video. Clear and concise. Thanks.
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I've been doing label side up for most of my life and then having to run the line out behind the boat to untwist new line. Thanks for sharing this.
Do you swap ends on your braid after a year or two or just replace the 100 yards?
Excellent tips , easy to understand 😊
Glad we could help!
Helpful video, thank you! What type of rod is that? Thanks!
Great question! Make sure to ask this over in the Community (www.saltstrong.com/) where the coaches spend their time.
Why not unspool the braided line and respool it in reverse I've done it this way and it works, I had to fish on a budget
The one thing that I like to do after I put line on my reels is when I go out on my boat I let the line out until it's completely off the reel. Can I use my fingers and start cranking and since the line is in the water you don't have to worry about burning your fingers. I find that gives me a nice tight wrapping and I do that for all of my reels spinning and baitcasting. I do like your tip about not using all your expensive line to fill up the reel.
Since it looks like winter might finally be over here where I live it's time to start putting new line on. I'm definitely going to take your advice and do that instead of using the good stuff all the way through.
I enjoyed your video thanks for sharing your knowledge.
An excellent tip of walking out 100mts and joining the braids, good one.
Thanks for this video, im from the UK and have just started to get back into piking and using braid though still waiting for my braid to come should be this week so now having watched your video i now know how to spool the braid up thanks for a very informative video.
I like the pencil in the box method to hold the spool in vertical manner so line comes off on the to.
Absolutely great video, thanks 💯💯🔥🤙🏽
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Thankyou for the lesson 'it was very informative,thankyou.
Great to hear, thank you for watching!
Great instructional video
This makes sense because there are a few tips to let line out behind your boat and then reel in to unwind line twist. It essentially what your method does.
Correct
This worked great for me with a new salt water reel and 30-lb braid. I didn't have a cardboard box the right shape so I made a holder out of a cigar box. Thanks, Salt Strong!