how to spool my reel

vuki · #1 17-12-2005, 01:09 AM

hi,
i just bought my penn accord 1000 and am about to put 8lb fireline on, is there anything i should do before i put nthe line on.
this is the first time i've used braid so i'm not sure if theres anything i have to do.
do i have to spray anything on the line?
any tips will be appreciated!!

angler 3.55 · #2 17-12-2005, 01:12 AM

y dont u just go to a tackle store and get them to put it on

vuki · #3 17-12-2005, 01:17 AM

well, i guess i just want to learn how to do it.
do you think it'll be too hard for a first timer?

Nath_18 · #4 17-12-2005, 01:22 AM

There should be instructions inside the Fireline packet to show you how to spool your reel.

cheers, Nathan

BREAM MACHINE · #5 17-12-2005, 02:00 AM

Make sure you use some backing 4-6 kg mono will be o.k.

If you have a spare spool the same size, load the fireline on first & then the backing dont overfill the spool, then wind the line back on to the main spool.

A good tip is to make sure the knot joining the fireline to the backing is tucked in down the bottom of the spool so it wont catch while casting, you mainly get this problem with 4 pound fireline though.

good luck

Chris

vuki · #6 17-12-2005, 05:21 AM

what's backing.
i'm new, and im sort of dumb with all this kind of stuff.

wadey · #7 07-02-2006, 05:02 AM

mate try this.........
go to google and type something along the lines of this..."how to put braid onto my fishing reel" it should help you or if you cant find anything just do as angler 3.55 said and take it into your local tackle shop.

ruski · #8 09-02-2006, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by vuki
what's backing.
i'm new, and im sort of dumb with all this kind of stuff.

Backing is basically putting mono line underneath your braided line.

If you only put braided line on your spool, the line will spin on the spool, and wont hold firmly. Once you cover the metal spool with mono line, it will stop the fireline from spinning around the spool.

Join the two lines using a double uni knot, trim the ends, so you're not left with a big knot on your spool. To get an accurate measure of how much backing you need to put on, you really need 2 spools to do it right. First you spin on the fireline, then the mono until it is full, then you reverse the process so the mono goes on first, and the fireline will be on top, which will be the line you are casting with.

As someone said, just take it to your local tackle store and they will do it for you.

Cheers