How do you spool a baitcasting reel?

Lonchar notes that you should feed the line through the worm guide at the front of the reel. Next, you’ll want to wrap the line around the spool and tie an overhand knot around the main line. Finish by tying an overhand knot on the tag end and by pulling on the main line until both knots tighten down on the spool.

Why is my baitcaster spooling uneven?

Re: Uneven line lay when spooling BC reels Where you put your fingers/pinch the line, is the most likely the culprit, IMO assuming you don’t have a level wind issue. try to keep it centered and as far from the reel as possible and you slightly adjust on the fly if you notice a slight imbalance.

Do you need backing on a baitcaster?

You can tie monofilament or fluorocarbon directly to the spool and start filling the reel, but braided line slips too much when tied directly to the spool so you will need some type of backing to prevent this slippage.

How much line should be on a baitcaster?

Casting reels should be between an eighth of an inch from the top and all the way to the top. If you get too much line on them, you’ll get a weird sound when you cast. Spinning reels should be all the way full, right to the top. If you get too much line on them, the line will jump off the spool in coils.

How do you know when you have enough line on your Baitcaster?

To begin with it’s important to fill your reels full. Casting reels should be between an eighth of an inch from the top and all the way to the top. If you get too much line on them, you’ll get a weird sound when you cast. Spinning reels should be all the way full, right to the top.

Should you use braided line on a baitcaster?

Braided line is often regarded as the best line for baitcaster fishing, but you still have to pick the right type of braid. Braided fishing line is made from several single strands of high molecular weight polyethylene that are then weaved together and is what gives braided line its incredible strength.