How To Spool Braided Line Onto a Spinning Reel (NO MISTAKES!) 

I usually use that little rectangle piece of white tape that holds the tail end on the new spool. Once I tie the line on the reel, I cut that tape in half and use it to hold the line on the reel while I spool it on. The mono backer is a great idea that I've never used before lol

Like that tensioner design!! Cool video

Your timing is perfect sir. Trying to get out and do some pan fishing and I’m trying 6lb braid for the first time. I spooled the line and it got tangled to the mono I put down first so I can’t get a full cast without the line hanging up. Thanks much!

Thanks! I spooled some 20 pound braid on one of my salt water reels today. I used 15 pound mono as a backer because that big reel can hold lots of line. I also don't want the chance of slippage on the spool. 🎣

Being slightly over my mid '70's it humbles me to actually learn new tips and techniques. And I thought my Dad taught me everything I needed to know about fishing... Until I came across your channel, OK perhaps things do change LoL. I have never given any thought about the pre-loading of mono on my spinning reels befre adding the Braidesd line. That would be a great use for "out of date", or used and abused mono. I do have a question, do you think putting slightly more tension on the mono to get a tighter 'wrap' under the Braided line would really make a difference in keeping the braided line from slipping between the mono? I say yes, she who must be obeyed says not really. There are two new RAPALA lures and my latest refurbished Mitchel model 30 on the line here... P.S. I like the idea of your line tensioner, however I have been in electronics my whole career {retired EE} and have what is called "Technician Fingers" on my thumb and next 2 fingers, this was caused by pulling and testing hot tubes in equipment, the tubes went years ago, but the calluses remain, I will still make o ne and give these tired fingers a rest.

Time to crack a 🍺 and watch.

Grab pot and lid with hole for steam on it from kitchen. Fill up with water. Toss braid line in and pull through that small hole and Rock and Go . Works well too

may i recommend the alberto knot for braid to mono

What about with heavy catfish reels? I’m putting 65 pound braid on a reel for river fishing at a dam and mono that test is way thicker. If I get to the backing fighting a big fish and it’s lighter test I’m going to get snapped.

Very useful. I have better knowledge now

if you forget to flip the bail and tie the new line onto the reel all you have to do is remove the reel spool from the reel, flip the bail and reinstall the reel spool. easy.

Does it matter about the pounds of the mono and braid let’s say I use 12lb mono and 20 lb braid does it matter? And does it matter what pole as long as I don’t over do it?

Also have to be careful with those Daiwa mono estimates. If you look at the line diameter on the spool (.28mm for 12lb) vs. the typical diameter of line the same lb (.33-.36mm for 12lb) you'll notice it's much thinner. Daiwa bases their estimates off their own brand line and you won't get the same capacity if you use something else. It's deceiving because they only show the diameter on the physical spool, not on the online specs for their reels. People end up buying the wrong reel size if they bought it based on the mono estimates and in this case misjudge how much backing to put on. Their braid seems to be the same as other brands so not affected there.

Using electrical tape does the trick. I have had the braid slice or break through the backer mono. I never worry about costs because my braided line typically lasts me about a year if i rinse it after every trip

Done using braid. Line twists everywhere

0:59 what model reel is that?

This is like trying to get line twist. This technique is good for casting reels but not spinning reels. The line should come off the spool counter clockwise.

Complete opposite way to spool a spinning reel from any way I've ever been taught

never waste what is left. use it for your lead line

I just use the side holes in my crocs and a pencil

completely wrong way to put line on a fixed spool reel, he's putting half a twist in the line with every revolution..you always lay the new line spool flat on the floor so it comes off the spool the same way as the reel is revolving

Get this spooler, I have it and it really is awesome. Daiichi Seiko Recycler DS Full Equipment Line Spooler 331324