How to set up a reel and Rod for beginners 

My wife bought me and the kids some rods for Christmas knowing I've always wanted to learn. Thanks for helping me get through day 1 and excited for the next one!

“We do fishin’ stuff round here” *Subscribed*

Thank you for that. Videos like this with all the detailed explanations is very helpful for those of us who grew up without someone to show us how this is done.

Just bought myself a rod. Clueless on assembling. This video is perfect for a beginner like me! Awesome!

I’ll be honest, this is by far the clearest and most easy to understand fishing set up video I have seen! Thank you so much! My dad always did the dirty work and I just fished, so now I’m having to learn myself to teach my son! Thank you so much!

Finally a video for a complete beginner. Thanks dude🤙🏼

I like how you showed how to tie a loop knot. I will definitely try it now

Note to anyone buying any pre spooled combos. Loosen the drag all the way and take the spool off. Soak it in a cup of warm water for 10ish minutes. It will shrink the memory profile of the monofilament (Line) Will prevent casting issues/loose line and the line wrapping around the rod/guides/reel ect.

Love the humor. I use to fish all the time. It's been years since I've gone fishing and plan on taking my grandson fishing tomorrow and needed a refresher course on how to set up my rods and reels.

Thanks a lot brother all the way from London UK. I'm gonna start jig fishing for the first time in my old age of 54. You're videos have really helped because Im totally new to it. Hope you're well in these tough times man

My 14-year-old loves fishing but we recently moved and now I’m the only one who can take him and I have no clue what I am doing. This simplified everything for me so much thank you, thank you, thank you.

Thank you so much I love fishing my dad would always set it up for me but since he's no longer in my life I never learned how to set it up I only knew how to use it you're like a father figure for me thank you so much you explained it amazing God bless you I hope you keep making videos🖤!!!!

I had not learned what too do UNTIL D'CRAPPIE #2 TAUGHT ME HOW TOo.Thank you D'CRAPPIE #2. Clowning is a good thing.

I purchased the whole set up for my hubs for Father's Day. It's August and our gear was still boxed. After watching the video I was able to set up my rod and am all set and ready to go...Thanks for the video

Bruh you have no idea how helpful this video is. Ur a GODSEND. all other videos start after the reel is put on. Soo frustrating

Thank you so much. Been fishing since I was a kid but didn’t know how to do this till now. Always had my dad do it. He showed me once but it was years ago and I had since forgotten.

Finally not a boring video for us beginners!!’

I use to fish with my dad when I was young. My husband never learned. I don’t remember the set up, but I want to teach my 5 year old this summer. Thank you for this!

Hey I appreciate ya man... I especially liked that when ya got ahead of ya self, you still went back to explain. It's very easy to skip common or simple stuff when explaining something, when you know it well. A novice wouldn't have a clue. To break it down bit by bit is truly a skill in its own... AND you funny af 🤣 definitely gonna go watch more

I just wanted a quick how to mount a reel to rod video. I watched your whole video. You are AWESOME! I would love to drink a beer with you and catch some fish one day!

I am new to fishing and just recently purchased a simple rod. I have a better understanding of how it's suppose to work now. Your video was extremely helpful, thanks man!!

Just finished my set-up today! I got a daiwa sweepfire 662MFS with a daiwa crossfire LT2500 reel with basic green 15lbs line. The whole set-up together only cost $50 and it works great!

Love that metallic flake on the boat! Looks awesome and thank you so much for all the expertise! Really easy to understand, really funny and enjoyable. I loved your video. Just bought an ugly stick and I'm learning to fish again. I haven't fished since 1st grade when I lived in Alsaka as a military brat. Thank you!

Hi DC aged 66 I decided to take up fishing here four year ago here in the UK and I am still struggling tying knots. My eyes aren't what they once were , so your great video is great because the knot you use to tie your line onto the reel is out of all the videos I have watched the simplest I have seen. I'll definitely be using that now. Never seen or read of the Reel box you used so I will have to try and buy one now. Looks nice and sunny where you live unlike here in the UK. One more Sub for you . Stay safe. Ted

My dad and I have been talking about going fishing for the first time together some time this summer and this video is the most helpful one I could find on RU-vid, thank you so much!

Getting back into fishing after wayyyyy too many years. Thanks ya'll for the great video!

this guy is funny, taught me some things, made me laugh, and also told me things i didn’t think about…great video!

Sleep deprived with an injury, and was just looking for some information getting ready to fish for the first time in 10 years... But your character and dance made me laugh so hard the wife woke up😂

This is the kind of video I need. All of us didn’t grow up with someone to teach us the basics. I appreciate the “Other D” demonstrating with cord (some of us have old eyes). 👍

THANK YOU! Bought a reel like this, been a few years since i fished and I didn't realize these were so different. tried to spool twice and lost the line both times. i think i was using with the reel on top and was adding string counterclockwise and it would just spool off after casting and reeling in because it was basically unspooling it all. got super frustrated. but this helps a ton, thank you

A loop knot huh? I like that! I’ve always used a slip knot. I see the benefit in using the loop knot. That may be the answer to my problems. I’ve never caught a crappie on a jig. Only minnows. If I ever get back to the water again, I’m gonna try it out.

Thanks for this. As I prepare to buy my first rod this is really helpful

The loop knot tying dude made me subscribe to this channel. You should feature him more often. lmao.

This may be late, but: I have never used a spinner (always used spincasters), and my kids got spinner rods recently. This video taught me how to set them up. THANK YOU! You made me look good to my boys!

I love the fact you covered every detail plain and simple the break away clips funny 😂

lmaooooooooooooooooo that country voice tho

Thanks. I use to fish with my dad when I was a kid but some how we stopped. I've been wanting to do it again but not him. I don't remember anything except casting and putting bait on the hook. This was nice to see. At least it might give me courage to try it myself. 😊

I love his identity when he teaches knots

Can I please say this is the best fishing guide i've seen on RU-vid thus far. Thanks so much!

A very knot demo, thanks! Got a new rod, hadn’t fished in 15+ yrs and that was with fishing rods already set up for me. Can’t wait to try this.

man I literally can't thank you enough. I've been struggling for hours and this video slowed all my problems

Haven't fished since I was a kid and this video helped alot.. my loop not wasn't as close to the jig as it probably should be but very helpful

Thank you so much, I'm a beginner and Learnt quite a bit from your Video ,Thanks again

Thank you for this video. I am JUST starting my new hobby and my cousin gave me his fishing rod to get started on. Today is our anniversary and I am thinking about getting my husband a FISHING ROD AND REEL for his gift (and now your awesome video has encouraged me!)!! 😂 I will refer to your video (that I have saved), I’m sure, many times! Thank you and Happy Fishing! (My uncle used to catch crappie and cook them for us and they were delicious! I never could get enough of them!)❤️ 🎣

the way i learned to spool it on is to make sure that if the line is coming off counter clockwise then i has to go on the reel spool clockwise and vise versa ,and then to conform the to the size of the reel spool once im done spooling all the line on it is to dunk it in a bowl or jar with runing hot tap water for 15 min and let it air dry,,comes off the spool nice and straight and does not spiral off once you open that bail

Thanks for doing the not with the paracord. As someone just getting into fishing I'm watching things to learn and that does make it easier to follow.

5 seconds in and I'm happy I chose this guy's video to learn from.

Thank You sir I'm taking my grandson out tonight and I never knew any of this hopefully I'm certified.. Now I just need too watch a video on the best way too unhook lol TY...

You are funny! Thank you for the video. I recently got a spinning reel fishing rod. I have always wanted o e, but then it dawned on me that I don’t really know how to use it!

My mom has been wanting to go fishing but I have no clue how to set a rod up, tie knots, etc. This video seems very helpful, especially when you showed how to tie with the thicker paracord so we can actually see what you're doing. Hopefully your videos will help me learn lol. Thank you! :)

bought a super affordable combo with a great rod and a not so good reel, so this helped me replace the reel AND spool it in one go. Thanks!

i was struggling out the by the creek side trying to get the rod right I was just tying all type of weird knots didn't even know you had to loop it again from the bottom side but now I know and I will defiantly be hitting the creek side up tomorrow great second character 🤣

“Stronger n poly grip on some old folks’ dentures” Adding that one to the comparison joke tackle box 😂

Cowboy D Crappie reminds me of Major Payne, I'd love to see if his impression Major Payne. Very informative and just enough wacky to keep interest. Keep doing what you do D Crappie! Thank you.

I'm new! I have my shore casting rod and I am setting it up now. Thanks for the info! Great vid.

Thanks! I’ve been looking for this video. So many videos of twenty pole having, four camera angle shooting, no knowledge sharing, just watch me pull fish out of the water dudes.

Perfect video for me who knows close to nothing about fishing but am trying to find my way. Is there a second installment or series of beginner videos? Soo many things in the tackle box kit that I'm not sure what they are for. Casting, bobbers, sinkers, spinners soo much to learn about

Good info I appreciate the help and lmfaooo that Lil country skit actually made me laugh imma hit the sub for this video that’s keep the videos coming

I'm a total noob to fishing. Looking at buying my first rod and reel this week, so trying to get ahead of the game. Thanks for all the tips!

thanks brother Im a 63 year old beginer

Great video man, haven’t been fishing in forever and forgot how to string it up

Thanks for the guidance on this new adventure. Tomorrow I am taking my boys fishing for the first time and I thought it best if I had a little knowledge.

I'm new to fishing and am clueless but your video really helped me understand what things are and what to do. Thank you

Thanks for this. I'm a first time fisher using a beginner rod, and I had it set up all kinds of wrong haha

Haven’t fished since I was a kid…. So, mom’s not here to get me started. Thanks for your cool video.

Thanks for the video! I've never had anyone teach me how to do any of this so very helpful! looking to purchase my first fishing gear within the next few weeks.

I love how top-tier the editing is. Shows someone who knows what they're doing.

Good instructional video. That Dee Crappie 2 is something else. I think I know who’s custom jig that is.

Hey im about to start fishing very soon and already bought my stuff. Thank you for this video!

My little kids loved and laughed at your dancing! Thanks for the video.

i just bought me a fishing rod , your video is both funny and informitive sir. nothing but love from me. I hope you get the support you desirve from the youtube comunity. peace

My goal in life is to love life like this guy.................oh.........and to catch plenty fish !!!!!

Thanks for the useful content...…..Fish-ON

This was gold right here!! I definitely appreciate you taking the time and explaining this

Yeahhhhh! Budy like that there video😎👍 now I can go git me some Fish!🤠

AWWWEEE I LOVE THE COUNTRY VOICE!!!!! XDXDDDXDXDDXD .... by the way this video helped me A WHOLE LOT! thanks your alter ego is amazingXD

If it wasnt for D' Crappie #2 I WOULD NOT HAVE KNOWN WHAT TO DO... PREACH CHURCH TABERNACLE

Lol. This cat is off the HOOK!

I used to think fishing is boring and for old people. Now I got a garage piling up with different rods and fishing stuff.

Man you just taught me I always get someone to set my pole up !! Thanks

Fishing with soul✊🏿

Informative, spontaneous, jolly and true. A perfect tutorial

I really appreciate this video. I'm new to fishing and this helped me set up my rod, reel and line. 👍👍 Thanks!

Excellent tutorial on the crappie set-up!! Awsome!! 👍👍

Surprisingly we could actually see the line very well .

Thank you for sharing this, mister! Great for beginners like me.

I appreciate the invaluable info! Much love!

Thanks for this tutorial. I love how you made it seems so easy.

that was the simplest video on how to set up a fishing rod. Thank you!

Thanks for everything, you guys showed me some cool fishing and set up for casting a fishing rod, God bless you,👌👌👌👌👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌👍👌👌👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Great video! You helped me fix my new set up. Thank you!

Love the comedy brotha keep up the good work!!

Best merch I’ve seen in awhile 😂😂

Beautiful southern accent, I love it. From a Cuban folk

I love the two different personas and the after comments about it 😂

I’m brand new to fishing. This helped out a lot.

Makes my 10th Ugly Stick, both freshwater and saltwater. Nothing better. Hold up to everything I catch.

Ok I was debating on following cuz I just had a simple question, which you answered thank you... but then I heard, “OVER HAND KNOT” and I subscribed right after I wiped my tears away🤣

Hey bro my crappie lake is flooded by about 25 feet any ideas on what took look for? It's lake Somerville here in Texas if that helps

Quick trick for the line to change form is after you get it one the reel take spoil off and put it in a cup of hot water