Getting a reel filled up, especially when using backing line can be a bit tricky. So Andy has a fool proof method to get it right every time! Get Winning Ways Merch and Books at www.winningways.shop
Another tip(apologies if it was said before): if you do happen to, as I have done several times, tied the new line on without opening the bail first, no need to cut and retie! Take the spool off the reel, open the bail, and put the spool back on. That will do it!
It would be great if the reel manufacturers would supply a spare spool made of a cheaper material (maybe even hard plastic) that could be used to properly load the spare spool in the way Andy describes. Maybe Andy could use his influence at Preston to suggest this. Thanks for the guide lads 👍🏻
As an older novice to this wonderful hobby I found this an extremely helpful and useful guide for when I order my new reel to go with the feeder rod I have just acquired, cheers Andy for making this look nice and simple even for my limited experience. 👍
Fantastic bit of kit, used mine 3 times now on double maggot, had over 170 roach, 10 carp and a 3 1/2 perch (pb) and I'm just a pleasure angler, definitely given me the confidence to go for the odd match 👍
Reverse spooling is actually better because it means the backing UNDER the actual fishing is going onto the 2nd spool at a lower diameter. With the narrower fishing line on top there will be a minute difference in how the line sits on the spool at the end. There will be a bigger gap between the spool lip and the line, barely visible to the naked eye. This is better in the long run. Top tip.....once you've counted the turns of backing - WRITE IT DOWN or CREATE A NOTE ON YOUR PHONE for future reference.
Perfect way to load a spool of line but how do you load the empty spool when the other one is full? Buy a 3rd spool? or count the number of turns of backing to load the 2nd spool with and load with a similar diameter of line.?
My entire fishing life when I have joined two lines together I have tied a blood knot in one go. Fiddly and frustrating. And I have just learnt that two half bloods do the same thing. Much easier to tie with the exact same result. Do I feel stupid....
Hi guys, quick question I’m useless at knotting lines together, is there a reason why you can’t just use a bulk spool of line like some of the Diawa and Guru lines? Then you can put the line on from one lot all in one go?
Hey, Andy/Jamie. I’m really struggling with distance feeder fishing 50m + I’m using braid with 8lb shock leader, free running rig and 2oz tip. It’s a very good rod and reel but for some reason I keep cracking off or breaking my tips in a session. I’m confident in my set up and have big guides for the knot to go through on my shock leader but I feel it’s my casting technique. If you guys could make a short video or reply with any help it would be very much appreciated! Thanks, Andy
I was fishing the method feeder at nearly that exact same distance the other day, small drennan feeder with 6lb mono not even close to cracking off. What weight are you casting and is the leader also braided?
@@mugen5588 I’m using a 12ft feeder rod, mainline is braid with 8lb shield mono. 30gram feeder which could be too light but feels heavy enough when loaded with groundbait? I can do 10 casts absolutely fine and then ‘crack’ I must point out that it never snaps at the shock leader knot.
@@Andyfishing23 30g feeder and 2oz tip seems like a good combo. honestly the only thing I can think of that wouldn't cause a snap directly on the leader knot, is that the leader knot is snagging on one of the last rings, which are typically tiny, causing huge pressure on tip and line. due to how the tip compresses more than a normal rod, I bet it's also hitting it at an awkward angle. I've had 80lb sea fishing leaders ping directly back at me for that exact reason, until I moved to tapered. if you have another reel loaded with mono and can try the same cast on the same rod that's your answer, if not hopefully someone else knows. good luck!
@@mugen5588 Thanks a lot for your response. I think I will do that. I will try a different spool with just 8lb mono straight through and see how it goes. I need to double check the diameter of my braid but I think it’s quite thin and my leader knot is fine and smallest I can get it. I think you could be right with the angle of the guides too, the last eye was fairly straight compared to the others so I’ve made a slight bend in it. We’ll see how it goes but thanks again. I enjoy the distance fishing and want to get it right but it’s disheartening when you can’t put your finger on the problem.
Sounds like you're getting line frap - too many coils of line coming off the reel too fast - which is a problem with dry braid. This results in a lack of distance, wind knots (a weak point), and difficulty with the line going through the narrower tip guides. Wet braid is softer and reduces these problems. Find yourself a mini atomiser and keep spraying that spool. This is a great habit to get into, and braid that is too wet just doesn't exist.
Brilliant I needed one of these videos I always struggle spooling up. Cheap line goes on so good it looks like picasso painted it on . Expensive stuff is like spaghetti and I've tried every way possible . Still looks like shit . Thank f.,CK for wining ways
May well be worth you doing a video specifically on your book to advertise it, 2-3 minute or something, so its a specific vid and promotes it further. I've ordered.
How come Andy did: Float Max then backing line on top, and then reel to reel to get the float max back on the top, rather than just loading the backing line and then the float max on top?
Just guesstimate the amount of backing, obviously the capacity of the spool will give you an indication but it’s a bit of trial and error to get it perfect.
When you’re doing the backing on the first, count your reel turns. Then you know and can go straight on with the backing on the second spool rather than reversing it.
@@winningwaysbasics Works brilliant and so accurately but what if you want to fish with a different diameter mono or even use braid on the spare spool (which most people would do)?
