5 Spinning Reel Mistakes to AVOID (AND How to Fix Them)

Today I'll discuss 5 common mistakes made while fishing with spinning reels. I've made all of these mistakes at one time or another in my fishing career. I want to share these tips with beginners in hopes you don't have the same problems that I once had. I'll take you through each mistake and how to fix the issue.
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[@michaelmurphy8667]

Thanks mate. My first ever outing was a complete disaster. After 3 casts my reel was so knotted up line wrapped around everything I couldn't continue. Never been taught how to fish so learning by my mistakes. Frustrating. Your videos are a big help.

[@Fifth_Horseman]

Hopefully you've stuck with it and discovered the love. 'Would love to hear some success stories now that it's been a while.

[@7Skyz]

For sure a learning experience for people who were never taught, I learned pretty quick on a spinning reel tbh but when I switched to a baitcaster, phew that was a good 12 birdsnests an outing. Always went back to my spinning, but now that i've learned it well, I can't go back to the spinning... Once you learn it well, you'll fall in love my friend. Good luck out there.

[@RCSTILE]

Change gear. Go to your local sporting goods store and buy a GOOD LIGHT power rod in 5'6' to 6' length. Pair it with a GOOD size 100 0r 150 reel spooled with GOOD 10lb. braid. Tie on a 1/8 oz in line spinner and learn to cast using one hand. One hand on the rod and one hand on the reel and keep your casts around 50'. Forget this two hand casting crap. You do nothing but over power your lure and destroy any chance you have of making an accurate cast. And keep your elbow close to your body. Pull up a video of a GOOD fly rod fisherman and watch how they cast. Their elbow never leaves their side and you will never see them casting with two hands with the exception of salmon fisherrmen using 10' to 12' spey rods when they are throwing 75-100 feet of line. Let the rod do the casting And FYI good means $100- MINIMUM, except the braid and be sure the braid is 8 strand.

[@nate4036]

You hit em all perfectly. My grandfather taught me around 4yo to use a spinning rod. He preached closing the bell, spooling the right amount of line, controlling the cast...... in return, I taught him the benefits of Spider Wire braid when it first came out.

[@missanthropy5808]

How are you getting braid to cast far enough? I can cast well...put braid on and I cast like a toddler. Sucks and I hate it.

[@Im-mv6bf]

idk how since casting braid is easier and better. Perhaps you have braid that is too heavy for the reel/rod. lighter line, regardless and material cast better than heavier line. maybe your line is bottom heavy (meaning more line is collecting at the bottom of the spool), its better for your spool to be top heavy for casting ability.

[@TJ_Loves2fish]

I wish I had watched a video like this when I first started fishing a spinning reel. The tip about braid is priceless. I use braid to leader on all my spinning combos.

[@jfisher164]

Same, I also use it on all my baitcasters.

[@michaeldiaz6308]

Great information, sir! Always helpful. I’ve actually filled my spinning set up with braid after watching your viDebos and it has helped!

[@davidlittle4948]

Love my spinning rigs. I’ll be working on my baitcaster skills this year. When I club fished I was a co-angler and I found my spinning setup allowed me to better fish around the boat owner... he’d be getting dibs on the flipping, pitching, etc. and I’d wind up working the other side with a wacky or Texas rig. It’s all good and I learned years ago to adapt and overcome! Great tips... I love braid😎 but in Florida we mostly tied direct instead of using a leader. Our water is usually dark and we often horse in a two pound bass with four pounds of grass!😀

[@blaineschlagetter8983]

I enjoy and appreciate your KISS principle approach to educating folks. Thank you, Mr. Debo. 😁

[@fatguybassin8046]

Always appreciate the info I’m learning every time I watch keep up the great work 🔥🎣

[@Pie1183Games]

This video answered every single frustration I've been having! Thank you!

[@Raven09s]

I don't use a baitcaster for anything. Only spinning reels for everything.

[@dinhdynasty853]

baitcasters will change your life i use to be just like you

[@email16v]

Don't worry about it. Fish with what you like and works for you. I love spinning reels too. I have baitcaster and they are great too. I absolutely love to fish with a fly rod too. All is great as long as you're fishing. Tight lines!

[@email16v]

@@dinhdynasty853 want to change religion? Try fly fishing for bass.

[@dinhdynasty853]

@@email16v i dont bass fish lol saltwater

[@2wheelobsessed]

I hate the way bait casters feel, I’m all spinners

[@rickmetz769]

Great video man good information for beginners and people that have been fishing for a while then forgot the basics thanks for the reminder.

[@TackleBoxMike]

The spinning reel information for me will be super helpful, I'm wanting to try out, What I learned here to improve my spinning fishing techniques, Greatly appreciate the Tips, You Rock Debo

[@erichthompson1194]

Helpful as always. Love that you always keep beginners in mind

[@JJEaton]

Great video especially for beginners! I wish I had a video like it to watch 30 years ago! Keep them coming!

[@frankiej6860]

THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP!! your videos have helped me much with my surf fishing challenge

[@jessemedinajr1485]

Great pointers that really will go a long way and help fishing be more enjoyable. Thx Brother Debo

[@sampson583]

Quickly becoming one of my favorite channels. Just ordered the SLX and some spool high speed bearings for other reels thanks to you vids.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Appreciate that a lot man!

[@Killoer]

Been fishing for over 20 years now, and even these tips were something new that I learned. Thanks for info~

[@scottt3100]

Hey Brother Feesher guy, I caught my first feesh at age 6. Thank you and R. I. P. to my awesome Father. I’m 61 now and still at it. I just wanted to thank you for these great videos and tell you that I’m still learning and I’ve learned a lot from your heartfelt instruction and your passion for the sport of fishing. Please keep em comin my good neighbor and may God richly bless you! 🙏🏻🎣

[@michaelcanning2815]

Great content/info!!!!! Love the tips. I got back into fishing this year & this is great information!

[@8ballwil]

Heck yeah! You know it's going to be a good break when Debo post up a new vid!

[@stasylumbassist1]

I just barely got my ultra-light setup for fishing until the water at my reservoir warms up a bit more. Than I'm going back to my bait caster

[@TorTor323]

Wow you answered most of the questions I didn’t know how to ask. Thank you, I’ll be picking up some braid and learn how to tie some leaders!

[@bobdavis7853]

Spinning info was great. They are part of my arsenal. 🎣

[@anhl5091]

great tips Debo. I would also add that when you are putting on new line on the spool that you put good tension on it. I've wound new line on my spinning reel semi-loosely and wind knots occurred. I stripped all the line off and relined it but under tension and made a world of difference. It all ties into 1 of your mistakes about reeling in loose line.

[@brianlee9074]

Great video Debo. Those are really good tips for use of the spinning reel. Love your content man. Thanks. 🎣🤘😷🙏

[@garrettmccoy6863]

Awesome video, as always! I now manually close the bale, take out slack and am starting to feather the spool...all thanks to your expertise! Muchas gracias!

[@LVang152]

Thanks for good beginner tips. I remember when I first got into fishing and struggle with it.

[@zulucharlie5244]

Great information, to-the-point, great video. Thank you.

[@lexxb6386]

I thought I would always use spinning gear but I recently started with casting and love it. My spinning gear is strictly finesse and light weight. Until I figure out a finesse baitcaster combo that works.

[@bnasty2306]

Great video and advice !! 😎 Can't wait for an beginner baitcaster video !

[@lesliekahn8043]

What a great presentation on spinning reels. I am 76 years old and I have fished all my life using a spinning reel. And I still learned a few things. For my 75th birthday I sprang and got a bait caster and I still can’t use it.

[@thomasdestry5188]

Great information. I look forward to learning more from you.

[@X_Jompis_X]

This video is great, it will help me a lot when i'm fishing next time, thanks man.

[@1_of_4]

Excellent video!! These are awesome spinning reel tips . 🎣

[@charliepeke]

Thanks so much! I’m brand new to fishing, and this video definitely helped me.

[@petefasel]

Great tips video Debo! Feathering a spool never occurred to me. Also need to try some braid on it. Use it exclusively on my frogging rod.

[@aaronsysko9340]

As a northern smallmouth guy, spinning reels are a must. Most days you use it more than a baitcaster.

[@Michaelpruis]

Unfortunately... I usually go out with aspirations of power fishing, and an hour later there I am standing on livescope with the drop shot. I suck.

[@simplistix6219]

I rarely bring my baitcaster when I go smallmouth fishing. I love finesse fishing for smallies in rivers!

[@aidencamp3837]

I live in Texas and I still use a spinning rod a lot

[@tommatkevich855]

@@simplistix6219 try finesse fishing with a baitcaster, it's dope

[@simplistix6219]

@@tommatkevich855 I’ve caught a few bass on tubes while using my baitcasters. I’ll definitely have to try Ned rigs with it this spring.

[@oyabun8538]

Another great video,even for old timers like me.🤙 tight lines debo!

[@Prettyregularguy]

Went fishing at texoma over the weekend and basically made every mistake you just explained. I will definitely be purchasing the correct line in the future. Thank you for the vid bro

[@gregstabryla9945]

Great content. Have done most of these mistakes. Will definitely get into braid.

[@albertmdh]

Great vid. Wife has been struggling with a couple of these issues and I haven't had a good answer other than to hand her my rod and fix hers. I definitely overfilled her spool last time. Sent her a link. Maybe we'll get her on the baitcaster soon.

[@Itseemedlikeagoodida]

Thanks for making this video. Well explained, and I NEEDED the tips! 😂

[@telemarkmann6870]

Debo, Greats tips, Guilty, I have used the same logic, just a little more. End result wind knots and birds nest. For any line especially a Poly/Flouro based, tension when spooling is critical. Thanks for the tip about closing the bail with your free hand not the handle and pulling the slack out. Not many mention that piece. I feather using my cupped free hand it feels the same as using my thumb on a bait caster if not better, it also allows for smooth control of the outgoing line.

[@richardblake4777]

Another informative video Debo. Keep up the good work.

[@InkaOutdoorsTV]

Awesome content Debo! I’ve been using the tip of pulling slack line from you. Saved so many headaches!

[@josephhillman8831]

It's always good to hear advice from someone who has screwed up before as I have done

[@chasemedsker]

I like ur attitude bro 👍🏻 always positive but giving correction when need. This is the type of stuff that encourages more people to get into fishing.

[@johngoodwill9310]

Great tips Debo, haven’t heard some of these but now I’ll be trying them... feathering was one of the ones I’d never heard. Who says you can’t teach old dogs new tricks

[@sjones7400]

Liked the vid a lot! I’ve been fishing for a looooong time and never thought about feathering a spinning reel. Gonna have to give it a try for sure. Enjoy your informative videos a bunch👍

[@AndrewFishman]

Learn to feather the base of the spool also, when fighting a fish. You can fish a light drag, yet maintain control of the fight and pull up a fast running fish that is about to get you into cover or even spool you.

[@bite_goons_adventure]

Ahhh thank you brother for this really helped happy new years 🤙🏽🎣

[@rezynrogue1309]

Was trying to figure out how this channel hasn't blown up as much as I expected. We all enjoy the insight man, it's useful, good and reinforcing. If I had to guess, it's because there isn't as much actual fishing vids. Gotta get that balance man. Then this channel will be huge huge. Love the content, appreciate the knowledge... now show us more fish!!!

[@NobleKorhedron]

Good point, @Rezyn Rogue.

[@reelfishing002]

Always learning something new , and I’ve been fishing since I was 9

[@alonsoangeles78]

Great video!! Thank you, I didn’t realize how many things I was doing wrong.

[@0017Bulldog]

Your teaching approach and manner is perfect. Thank you.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Appreciate that a lot!

[@rodneycullens7500]

Thanks very informative especially for beginners!

[@aldeureaux5184]

Yep. Loose line will get under your spool and into your gears. A pain and fraught with peril if you have to take it apart at the lake! Also, make sure you spool your line with the line coming off the storage spool in the same direction your spool turns. Not all brands come off counter-clockwise when the label is up. I learned that the hard way.

[@great207]

Good tip on the pulling of the line right after closing the bail manually. I always close the bail with my other hand, but never thought to pull the line.

[@catohostilius1221]

Thanks again for another great video Debo!

[@hollyhills4524]

Wonderful video! These are all the issues my wife is having, now you can show her, rather than me. There is a real ,reel, benefit to that. Thanks again!

[@SolheimVikings]

My favorite fishing channel so far. Keep it up man.

[@babamoizuddin4906]

Good one bro.... Simple and yet Very useful tips. Thanks.

[@Nick-te4kl]

Good advise Debo. Keep them coming

[@Oldbasshole]

Great informative video. I’ve always been more accurate with a spinning set up . I think it’s more what you’re used too . I do agree about the braid. Awesome tip , wish I’d started using braid much sooner

[@mikemason4792]

Great tips. Thank you. Merry Christmas.

[@andro7x]

Very helpful tips, thank you!

[@petermonfort6310]

The one thing your are nit is wordy. You get straight to the point. Thank you. Another great video. Can’t wAit for the weather to get warmer.

[@jramsouer]

Great tips Debo. I’m gonna have to get on that braid

[@K-G-S_66]

Every tip was super useful Thx👌👍

[@user-ro9dz4of5y]

Always droppin that knowledge brother!! Good stuff!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thank you brother man!

[@derickstufflebeam1624]

Good tips man!! Keep ‘em coming.

[@paulisemonger280]

I am making every mistake you listed. This fishing game is hard work… made a lot easier by your tips.

[@sullysullster8217]

Thanks for these tips. I wish this was around when I stared fishing a LONG time ago. Simple things like using a fluke will twist line and cause wind knots and ruining your fishing day or setting drag to keep a fish from throwing your lure is advice I never got until very recently.

[@roymiller1295]

Trout fishing on the White River, spinning is king. Going to braid and leader this year. Thanks for the info !

[@tylermeadows8618]

Creepin on 💯 there’s a reason! Great advice. How about a bait caster video for once you have started to get used to it. I’m getting comfortable with beginner settings. What next?

[@collinsaunderson9225]

Well done Debo 👍 good tips for beginners kids can save a lot of money 💰

[@JeffGeraldFishing]

Some great tips there Debo. Great video 👊🏻

[@RyanMcIntyre]

DEBO you're the best! All beginners should be subscribed to you

[@DEBOSFishing]

Appreciate that a lot man 👊

[@user-jg4vg9ex3d]

Very nice, The casting with braid tip was very informational for me. I did not know. I will be more careful/mindful. Thank you, sir.

[@EDLaw-wo5it]

New at spinning reels. I have bait casted fo a bunch of years but getting a new spinner next week. Good info for me. Now to learn to cast the darn thing lol. Havagudun Debo.

[@begrateful8934]

Man went out today first time as an adult and setting everything up myself. Lol I def had some issues but these tips should eliminate them for next time! Thanks brotha!

[@carsonkirshner6849]

I use braid to leader on all my reels whether its baitcastimg or spinning. MR STUBBS IS THE GOAT.

[@AndrewFishman]

same

[@sticks29pgm29]

Great video Debo.

[@jeffjanulewicz5901]

You're the man Debo! I really appreciate the tips and how easy you make it for everyone to understand!

[@Greenishess]

thanks for clarifying I need to fill up my reel in order to get good casts. I mainly fish in a small florida canal, and i didn't think I needed a lot so i just put enough that would cover the two sides of the canal.

[@jimking2299]

Good presentation, sir, and not just for beginners.

[@donpadawan]

Well spoken as usual Debo ! 🙌🏼

[@iikomangastina6543]

if I have a fishing rod like that, very good and thank you for the information, hopefully useful

[@AzureCaribe10]

This video was a great instructional tool. I was having some issues and DEBO covered them in this presentation. Fantastic again.

[@mikafuzki]

This are great tips. It really improved my fishing.

[@kylepillarsfishing]

Awesome video! Great tips!!!!

[@brianhart6978]

Awesome Debo, as always.

[@stevenrobinson9370]

Just started fishing thanks for the advice.

[@ScottLive1]

Great information. Fantastic video

[@OverlandOne]

Excellent tips, thank you. I especially like the one about manually setting the bail. Also, I never would have considered using braided line until I watched this video so...thank you again.

[@catohostilius1221]

One mistake I made when i first started fishing was using a casting rod for a spinning reel.

[@frankcornacchia8637]

Did the same thing!

[@madseason29]

Same😂

[@jtmarshall]

I did that as a kid.. I took the spinning reel off one of my dads broken rods and put it on a short casting rod he had laying around.. Thinking back it makes me smile and shake my head at the same time..

[@kennyyi1269]

my first baitcasting experience was putting a casting reel on a spinning rod, bird's nest galore!

[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

I caught a 5 kg barramundi on ur mistake

[@fishing4potatoes]

Southern Idaho Snake River fishing tomorrow. Would love to see some faster flowing bank fishing on the rivers. Love the advice. Feathering is my weak skill

[@mre4875]

Over 90K subs for DEBO'S Fishing! I remember when you were just debo's fishing. Here's is to another 90K Sir! 👍🍺🎣

[@Seanbault1983]

Debo can you do or recommend a video on winter gear maintenance?? I’ve read a lot of different info about cleaning setups, releasing the drag and replacing line/lubricating reels

[@emort6]

Great video for beginners. I made all the same mistakes (except for the upside down reel, not sure what that's about). I switched to braid a few years ago and it really does eliminate most line problems.

[@Sonnedude]

I just began fishing with my 4 yo daughter last week. She had a kids poll and I had one of these and had no idea what the hell I was doing. Thanks for the tips!

[@TheDefiantClone]

Awesome tips video man.