Line tapers on fixed spool reels - Terry Edmonds 

Every days a school day. My days can’t believe I’ve just grasped this. Thanks.

Had to come back to give you a like. I stumbled on your video by luck, I always thought the extra washers were for replacements only. I did notice my backward taper but had no idea why it spooled this way. Took all my line out this morning, added 4 more washers, total of 6 and I got a lovely forward taper now which is awesome, thank you very much for your video. The downside now however is that I could have slightly more line on the spool.

Fantastic!!!!...... I watch sooo many carp videos and propably only learn something on the odd occasion but this video taught me something I didn't even know about! Thanks Terry! I'm gonna get playing right now lol

Excellent again Terry 👍

Great video again Terry👍🏻 In The Netherlands I don’t know any casting coaches, but these videos help me a lot.

Great video, great info, thanks

Nice one fella… informative stuff.. been carp fishing for 40 years I did know the washers were for spool spacing & adjustment in case the line didn’t lay properly, but in all honesty I didn’t know about using washers to make line tapers 👍🏻

Terry, so glad I found this video, it is brilliant. I have 2 5500's and wasnt sure about the washers. after seeing this, both spools were reverse (thicker at the top). So I added 3 washers each and bam, perfect! Thank you for all your time and effort sir.

I especially liked the part where you taught us how to count 7 washers out 😂 Jokes aside, very informal video, thank you 👍

Great video very useful information 👍

Awesome video mate. I fish big pits all the time and casting distance is a big part of it. Never even used those washers before tbh

Yet again pal another really good video.. Helpful once again.. I will defo be getting in touch with you once I have some spear money for some lessons in casting. My cast is 110 yards at the moment with 15lb subline.. Straight through no shock leader

Thanks for giving up your time tel. Enjoy learning from your advice.

brilliant advice

love the channel,thank you

I've bought the ultegra I've been using multiplyers since I was 15 for shore fishing, but decided to try a fixed spool....I'm going to try your suggestion. Thanks for sharing the video

well done mate a very good interesting video

I love the line reducers you get with most shimano reels I fine they improve the line lay by miles.

Great video m8..thankyou!

Thank you.

Hi Terry, great video. Do the line reducers have an impact of the taper? Do you use the line reducers?? Thanks Stuart

Mate I’ve been fishing for a long time but never had the line taper explained so well. I’ve got Basia’s and emblem spods that need adjusting. Where would you find the right amount of washers to apply? Or just trial and error?

Great vid Terry, every day is a school day.

Cheers Terry

Great video terry 👌🏼How many washer to you think for daiwa 5000ts bud?

Hi Terry hope you’re well will you consider coming again in Romania for couple of days for the carp anglers that are respecting your work and they’re anctios to learn amd see you in action, cheers buddy

Been away from Carp fishing for around 5-6 years. I'm perplexed by just how many new players have their own brand reels and rods and they all look good. Apart from the trusted Shimano and Daiwa reels are there any others that deserve a look at? And great video I've actually learnt something new today so thank-you! 😎

Can you adjust the number of washers on a spool already loaded with line or do you have to do it before you load the line?

Want to tune my xtb mgs better. How many washers would u recommend. ? THANKS

How many washers would already be on your desk for a even taper ? Looking forward to the spilling up as like you said it's made complicated and lots of companies giving advice.Thanks Terry

What a great video thanyou I'm just stuck on getting the washers have you a link to get those smaller washers , all I can find are ice washers Thanks in advance

Just respooled the Crosscasts from Daiwa, and they spool right from the box. No need for washers for mono.

Great video Terry, I'm just about to spool up my new ultegra xtc spod reel, its come with two washers one is slightly thicker than the other, should I add any more?

In the shimano aero technium you put in 2? Is that the thicker washers? Cheers Dennis

Hi Terry I have the Shimano ultegra xtd 14000 how many washers are in a new reel and how many washers to put in for straight line lay with out taper line lay

Hi Terry, it's been quite a while since I had a casting lesson with you, money well spent! Question on the washers/taper: Does the number of washers change depending on the diameter of line change you're using i.e. thing diameter+leader versus thicker level line?

Hi Terry.. Could you please give me a good knot to tie my mainline to my shock leader please as I am worried about it catching as it passes through the eyes cheers.. I did have fox warrior tt 3.5tc with 50mil butts but now have century ng 12ft 3.5tc with 40mil butts... Don't know if I should have just kept with the fox rods or carry on with the centurys

Terry good video mate iv just bought new reels and iv put washers on the way you have,by the way do you use ice washers and if your casting distance using braid as a main line what thickness braid would you say is a good and safe diameter.

I got obsessed with line lay did my head in have now switched to the emblem 45 less fussed. Had the 12000xtb mags they had different thickness spacers could get the taper finely adjusted but the .35 and above lines would obviously change the taper and line lay. Do the new shimano's come with only one thickness spacers now its the same on daiwa 45s out the box no changes level line lay. Keep the info coming tel gets boring people not reading your previous posts on casting. 🙄

Would you add extra washers to your spod reel? Nice Video

Hello, what type of mono you use Here? Im asking for this „khaki” green line

You are a top bloke. My ultegra ci 14 xtb came with 2 thin washers on the reel 2 thin and 2 thick in the box. What would you recommend.any help id be gratefull.great vids.and your casting vids.thanks👍

Hi great and very interesting video . I noticed that some of the washers were of different thickness???

Hi terry thanks for vid. On my 5500 ci4 people say on forums it’s over spooled. But I want the line lay like yours will 6 washers work on 5500 just like your 14000? Cheers

Daiwa Emblem 45 SCW QD opinion for long range fishing? Nice vid btw 🎣

Hey, can i ask u what type of line u use? Im ask for this Khaki green line

So if line is more at top add washers if more at back take washers off

Mine are second hand shimano reels no box

The washers that come with the kits are 3 different thicknesses. Did you use 6 thin ones or 6 thick ones or 3 three thin and three thick or 2 medium 2 thin and 2 thick ones as the thick ones are twice as thick as the thin ones

Nice tool from Katran , they have prety good mono as well im using them three years now

Do you know how many would a penn spinfisher 7500lc take for a slight taper??

What reel is that it needs 6 whashers to give to the line a conical alignment ???

When are we going to see you over on Pumphouse, Terry?

You should add them dependind on the line you use, if you use a 0.25mm or a 0.40 mm will not stay the same on your bobin

How many washers would u put on for a speedmaster 1400 terry

Guys iv got some xtea 5000 with a terrible top end taper and have no idea what washers I need, can anyone help?

Just done mine 👍xtd 1400 added 2 thin plus 1 slightly thicker. Think thats about max

Let’s test something let’s see if he sees this comment even tho this vid is quite old

HI Terry, love the contents of the video. Not a criticism but the quality of the video really isn't great.

Hi Terry. I have the power aero with the 14000 spool. Came with 2 thick washers and 2 thin. What washers do i use to get the line lay you have? Thanks