I like videos like this, because they get straight to the point, and they don't talk about the dreams they had last night.

That's not "straight to the spool" dude. The electrical tape voids that term. And the tape isn't acting as a cushion so much as it is providing grip. The type of knot you use on the spool core is irrelevant as well.

Never thought of doing a uni knot, definitely gonna start doing this for now on thanks for the advise

had to watch 3 or 4 times, keep looking out the window for my dog.

Nailed it. This is perfect!! I’ve just done 2 reels. Just hope I’ve got the tension right.

Wow. The things you think you know and then you learn something better! Appreciate it!

Perfect! Short and close-up video with just enough wording to convey the lesson.

I wonder will duct tape work instead of Electrical tape

Bom dia jadei joinha

Great way to tie your line to your reel thanks for the video

Nice I used it on 2 spools and I think I got this for the rest of my life, thanks!!!

Terrible instructions

Still slips even with tape

What about for small diameter line? Huh?

Perfect demo. Even I could follow it (and that’s saying something) thanks again

I just did an arbor knot with the piece of tape that came with the spool as an anchor, i hope that holds

Awesome! Thanks for this. Every other video I've come across demonstrated spooling braid with a mono backer. My braid will fill my reel though, so I didn't want to go buy mono just to stop slipping.

love this

Great video. I spooled my reel earlier today before watching this. I used a uniknot but your method of tying the knot first then attaching it to the reel is much easier.

great content!

Thank you for getting right to the point without any BS

instructive video how long you have the initial loop ? thanks

no need to put tape on it? i dont want mono backing my braid. ive seen videos they putting tape to prevent slipping.

can I use this method with regular line not braided ??

Where are you now?

Very helpful for a braid ready spool.

Thanks mate 🦾

Great video. However, I didn't bother with the tape. I found it unnecessary because most reels today are etched. The tape does take up spool space, although I'll never get that far down. With your uni-knot, the more pressure on the line, the tighter it grips. This is my go-to video for spooling braid. Thanks!

That was genius. Thanks for making this video. Very simple and totally works perfectly

Do need mono backing at all? First time putting braid onto a reel.

What happens if I don't use electrical tape wtf?

Im so tired of BCF tying my spool with new expensive braid using their high tech machine..... only to have the line catch on their 'bowl of noodles' knot... to the point where I think its by design so you end up replacing braid quickly... So despite their 'tech' machine I will only ever tie my own.

Great video! Short, sweet, to the point. No fluff and BS. Great knot to boot! Thanks much for the tutorial! My dad, father in law, and I all benefitted from it!

Best method ever! Still use it to the day. Thanks man!

4 years later and still helps me to this day!!!

This is the one people. This works great and is easy

I made love with this man

Best video ever all of them say you have to use mono line and have to make so many knots and connect mono to braid , I love now I can just use braid 100% cheers mate

I like the idea of wrapping electrical tape around the spool two times . Good job .

Gonna spool my new Kast King reel this way with 15lb braid

Perfect

The only gripe I have with this reel is the weight, but that goes with the size of the reel kzbin.infoUgkxM68VkfsQhHaabDce1IwOCXuvumcpbZ_k . I brought this salmon fishing up in Oswego, NY. I coupled it with a Cabela's Whuppin Stick. I had no problem pulling in a 14lb salmon. I will probably use this for surf fishing this summer and downgrade to a 3500 series Battle II next salmon season to save my wrists. All of the operations are butter smooth and the bail is nice and thick and has a solid flip to it. Everything about this reel is sturdy and strong. The drag system held up to the salmon and was also super smooth. I did use a scale to set the drag properly before going out to the river and this worked out tremendously. A bunch of other guys on the river would hook up and snap almost immediately. Just because you have a good drag system doesn't do anything if you don't set it correctly.

thank you for this video! This method worked first try for me!

Shit video cant see fuck all

Not so easy with 6lb test

If you add anything to the spool, yes you lose line capacity. It’s just physics.

Uniknot

I know I’m late to the party here, but that is an exceptional demo for the FG. I know what I’m doing this winter.

only video where i got it first try

What scissors are those?