How to ACTUALLY Spool a Spinning Reel WITHOUT Line Twist

Everything you have been told about spooling a spinning reel is wrong. There are thousands of how to videos, giving completely incorrect information and leading to million of spinning reels spooled incorrectly. Hopefully this video will give some insight into how a spining reel works, and how to avoid problems with line twist on your spinning reel.
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[@RichyParton]

In 47 years I’ve never seen anything like this. I’ve not even known that amount of attention to detail on spoiling line and line twist. I’m educated!! Many thanks 🙏. Great demonstration. Thanks for taking the time out to pass the knowledge on to others 🇬🇧

[@cyberaquarist]

Your presentation is the most analytical of all that I’ve seen for spooling a spinning reel. You clearly outlined the problems that cause line twists, and you presented the solution in a concise and interesting way. Learning how to do something through observation and critical thinking is far more beneficial than simply mimicking another’s approach. Well done. You’ve earned my subscription.

[@marxfishing]

Thanks bud. It’s really nice to get feedback like that, much appreciated!

[@TURBOTHETANK23]

KZbin search: line keeps twisting on spinning reel 1,000 different videos pop up and I'm like, who on Gods green earth is going to have the right information? So I choose your video as my 1st pick. I dont have to watch any other videos now as you have just told me how to solve this horrible issue. 👍, Great vid.

[@marxfishing]

Thanks! Don't worry, I watched them all, that's WHY I made the video!

[@RogerFordTheSmilingBassHole]

Clear explanation! I agree the BEST solution is having the tackle shop spool reels for me. And I often buy my line at the shop just for that reason. BUT sometimes the deal on line is so good, I buy it online. I have the device you show, and have found it works great. Sometimes it takes a while to get everything all squared up (without the line twisting on the arms, etc.), but once you're moving, it's great! Thanks for sharing your expertise! Roger, The Smiling BassHole

[@Zundopolis]

I thought I was the only one who couldn’t get it right! Thank you, my good man, for sharing your findings.!

[@scottp9623]

Watched your video over 4 years later and Wow! Makes so much sense. I ordered my spooler today . Thanks , no more twist i hope. Lol. Again TY

[@ronkreed]

Man, this was so informative. I have one of those devices, but I've been using it wrong. I had the nut too tight, so the flywheel wasn't spinning. Didn't realize it should, but now it makes sense. Thanks for the information.

[@badmofo350]

This makes so much sense! I never thought about the spools being different sizes but as soon as you started to explain that I realized why I always had line twist no matter how I spooled it. Gonna have my tackle shop do it from now on. Thanks for the info.

[@marxfishing]

DrFuNK, only took me 20 years to work it out!

[@CharlesRBaker-hu2pb]

I bought one if these line spoolers a year ago, used it 5-6 times, and wouldn't be without it. It's amazing!!

[@jchumpfree]

Well done. A lot of thought, common sense and I'm sure trial and error went into your solution. Ordered my winder tonight. Thanks for the excellent video.

[@OrionJose]

Now THAT makes sense! When you explained the physics of it, it feels clearer. Thanks!

[@opinionatedviewer7730]

Nice little TWIST towards the end of the video. That thing was the best $35 i ever spent. Works for ALL... spinning, baitcasting, and even inline reels for ice fishing.

[@edwardstgeorge6624]

Thank you very much Mark. You’ve taken the mystery out of line spooling. Explaining it perfectly.

[@marxfishing]

No worries! Thanks for the positive feedback.

[@davidyates9275]

Thank you! This information is exactly what I was looking for and you did a great job explaining the problems. I bought that spooler through your link and subscribed. Keep up the good work!

[@rickmartin3094]

After spooling the line, 2 added recommendations. If you own a power boat, run most of the newly spooled line into the water.Close the bail then let the line flow freely for a few seconds. Then lay the rod tip just above the water and reel in the line. There will be lots of drag on the line since the boat is moving. This gets the line back onto the reel much tighter than when it was newly spooled. The second recommendation is when using a spinning reel NEVER close the bail by turning the reel handle.Doing so puts a bit of twist into the line and over time can weaken the bail spring. Get in the habit of ALWAYS closing the bail with your hand.

[@hardtyme3]

Thanks! Solid advice!

[@shudgins48]

Rick Martin, I’ve used this method for years. It works very well. Thanks

[@johnarcher9480]

Closing the bail with the handle adds exactly zero twist to the line. Your idea of letting the line out behind the boat eliminates the twist this useless device in theory is adding to the line… which is why it works. You do NOT want twist in your casted line.

[@Maty-fisherman]

thanks for the video, that was a great device.

[@jimlyon1223]

I thought I was going crazy trying to get my line spooled without the twist that caused havoc. I tried all the techniques recommended by many sources. Great explanation and providing a "duh!" moment. Thanks!

[@JDeaver51]

Grew up fly fishing and now lake fishing. I have struggled with this problem. This is the MOST informative video on this. Thanks!

[@marxfishing]

Thanks for the positive feedback.

[@recycledredwoodstudios4014]

Learned a lot about this equipment. Thank you for sharing. Keep up the good work and continue to post.

[@tonylou1234]

Bingo! You hit the nail on the head. The only thing that worked for me for mono on a spinning reel is the Piscifun spooler. I was amazed at how many revolutions of the spool it takes to match the revolutions of the spinning reel. I've tried to lay the spool on a table to match the direction, soaking in warm water, etc and the only impractical solution was to let the line run out behind a boat and spool in. I've switched to braid exclusively but will use mono if spooled with the Piscifun spooler. Not cheap but better than all the twisted mess with the mono. Thanks for your video.

[@wraith696969]

Thanks for the vid. Saw some going spoilers flipping back and forth but your vid was the first explanation and demonstration of the science behind the design. Again, thanks and tight lines to you. JJ

[@budchrisco1334]

I've been using this exact line spooler for years & it works wonders! For both mono & braid! Great video!

[@TheArreaux]

My father tried to explain how the line gets twisted by winding up a power cord around his arm and by that action it would twist the cord. Excellent video that puts it in perspective.

[@nnamrehck]

Excellent explanation! I have been using the spooler for years and it works great. My only complaint is the width of the arms does not accommodate some of the larger spools of line.

[@rsmail7426]

Excellent presentation as there was no confusion in your instruction. Well done.

[@charlieboutin3341]

Great information! I’ve fought this for 45 years and did ok, but you’ve showed a great solution. 30 minutes ago I had heck spooling 2# on a micro ultralight reel. Amazingly I just stumbled across your video and am going to redo it. Thanks a lot for sharing! Best wishes for Big fishes!🎣

[@kennethfish2916]

Hi, Thanks for your line spooling video. I learned a lot from it. I have recently returned to carp fishing after a break of many years. I have been fishing for a few months, and I've ruined several spools of line. Now I know why. You also taught me to seek help from a tackle dealer. My local dealer offers line spooling. So when my current line comes off the spool in a lump, I shall have the replacement properly spooled. Ken South Africa

[@JMD535]

Stumbled onto this vid! Luv it!

[@darrelkopsa7143]

As much I appreciated your tutorial, the demo sold me!! I went to your link and bought one before I came back and subscribed to your channel! Thanks loads!

[@Appleblade]

My line spooler: a pencil and my two big toes. lol! ... Thx video!

[@markocynamon5921]

Appleblade I’ve been doing the same exact thing for 55 years !!!! I’m 65 now... My dad taught me ...

[@jsokolosky]

Think about it this way. With the pencil method you are twisting the line when putting it on, but when casting, you are on untwisting the line the same amount. Mr. Miyagi say ancient tradition; Twist On, Twist Off.

[@rohzpopper4922]

Me too 😀😀😗

[@kongxiong6005]

It's not that much of a problem if you're using mono or fluorocarbon. But when you're having to wind 300 yd of braid then the twist does become more noticeable. It's not that noticeable with mono or fluorocarbon.

[@danmidkiff5416]

I like to use a piece of wood dowel (about 12 inches long), that will fit through the spool hole. And then, slide the dowel ends through my tennis shoe laces. Then, as I reel line onto the reel, I can apply tension to the spool by moving my feet closer together. Works great. And, saves my toes! 🙂

[@markc121070]

Cool and informative video. Not sure we can get the line spooler here in Romania but I will definitely be looking for one now. Thanks dude.

[@jamesmay9713]

Your analysis of what causes line twist is nothing short of brilliant & and even more amazing is that you can describe it terms I can picture and understand. Good Job. Thanks!

[@marxfishing]

Thanks so much!

[@fishingmad]

Good Video, Amazing how even the smallest details can make the biggest difference when fishing. Line tangles have cost me heaps of time on the kayak lately so i might need to invest in one.

[@marxfishing]

fishingmad, Thanks! have just spooled a bunch of reels for my Canada trip. It was so easy, and the line lay is perfect. Very happy camper.

[@WAALLAANK]

Also invest in a good braid. Try to stay away from power pro, it causes more headaches than its worth. I love verivas for casting my topwaters. And i use ygk for my jigging setups. They're a bit pricey but it makes fishing a spinning setup so much more enjoyable.

[@TonyMontgomery18]

Thanks for explaining, especially how spinning reels release the line twisted and then untwist it back onto the spool. I'm thinking to do the 'straight-across' method you described the dealers doing, by taking spool off and attaching to a drill somehow, and then putting the big spool of line on a stick so it can turn and then line goes straight across from one to the other, never twisting. Just gotta move it back and forth a bit so it goes on evenly.

[@andyb7754]

Very, very interesting. I've got your link for the spooler and will order one right away, thank you.

[@WesLovelace]

Nice Line spooler!! Like that it will take larger spools of line....Thanks for sharing....

[@marxfishing]

Yeah, that spool was a big spool too... I was impressed that it could handle it.Thanks for watching.

[@wrxified]

Damn. Best fricken explanation I've ever seen for line twist and I've been fishing hundreds of hours per year for 30+ years. Awesome.

[@robertberrell1223]

Subscribed! Great video mate! Thanks for the full understanding of line twist and spooling line

[@marxfishing]

Thanks Bud... had me stumped for years, nice to be able to share.

[@GS-nh1ur]

Xlnt vid. I had never seen a line spooler before this. Thank you.

[@wellhookedWA]

Hi mate, great video which I've only just come across. Love your explanations. My only addition is that line tension plays a big part when spooling braid. Unlike mono, you really want to wind on the braid pretty tightly. This helps eliminate any line twist memory. Mono or fluoro are different of course as they also suffer from spool memory as well as line twist.

[@LandFishTV]

Seems like a pretty cool product! Nice work.

[@marxfishing]

25 years of doing it wrong... never knew such a thing existed.

[@joescarpadventures]

Thorough treatment of the whys and wherefores of spinning reel line twist--highly recommended!

[@marxfishing]

Thanks Joe.

[@Stephenpikeman]

Interesting video and item. Might invest in one. Thanks for sharing. Regards Stephen (UK)

[@tinaiwatene7363]

well thought out demostration,,ezy to understand and follow..thx.

[@frozerekmeyata4091]

Love ya man, I never knew that sort of thing even existed! Thanks for revealing it to us and showing how it works.

[@marxfishing]

Thank! Yah, took me a while to work it all out and find this thing, but has made a huge difference.

[@leogetsome]

Awesome video.. thanks for sharing

[@MrBombom25]

I actually have one of those and it works very good thank you for sharing👍

[@LawnCareEvolution]

Great Info mate. May look into getting one.

[@marxfishing]

Lawn Care Evolution. It’s really the only way you can do it yourself and have prefect line lay.

[@philpique3187]

Great info! Thanks for posting this.

[@capnjsknotaide9168]

Excellent explanation and demonstration. Thanks.

[@skipwiley2497]

Thx man. This video is a bit old, but I learned a ton. Thank you

[@kerrys.5725]

Thank you for posting this! My problem for years after trying many methods as well. Now I can sleep peacefully at night! Lol! No really, and second problem solved also. 241!!!

[@k.backus6349]

Just ordered one. Great video

[@mathaithomas3642]

Amazing invention. Thanks for the video

[@pollyrobinson3877]

Dude. Brilliant. I was going NUTS!

[@mr555harv]

Great personality and fun. Great explanation.

[@JorgeChavez-xm2ew]

Awesome explanation. Thank you!

[@MorrowSind]

Great video and great exclamation. Thanks. :)

[@PostalBound]

Great video. My friend's dad always spooled his line from a string secured to ceiling with a barrel swivel on it. Same principle but I never really understood why it was better. Now I know.

[@mrcochino281]

PostalBound how and why is it secured to the ceiling?? can u explain more how he did it because i dont want to spend $45 on this thing. thanks

[@shudgins48]

Can you give more details on this method please?

[@shadetreeartilleryman7932]

@@shudgins48 ​ imagine the part of the contraption that spins, mounted to the ceiling instead of the handle part, and instead of a plastic frame, it's just a loop tied through the swivel and the center of the filler spool. (note that this would be tricky with any filler spool that has a rough lip or any slots for line storage like small spools tend to have. a wire coat hanger clipped in the middle of the flat part so you could mount the spool, and then just hung from a swivel would probably be easier to deal with.)

[@berthelman1504]

years and years-------thank you for a video that explains it!!!

[@Alexsfishin]

You are a genius! Thanks for the 'easy to understand' demonstration of how line twist works. Never thought about that.

[@marxfishing]

LOL. Thanks Alex! I almost didn't publish this, then I thought, surely there are people out there that care about this like I do?!? I think the top handful of videos on "how to spool a spinning reel" have like 10 million total views, and the information in them is incorrect.

[@Alexsfishin]

Marx Fishing totally! This is a breakthrough for me and for others I'm sure! Cheers for sharing..

[@kelvinatkinson4038]

I would like to order one Great idea Finally

[@rogergamble4760]

thanks mate your video really helps best on here but to save myself anymore frustration I'm off to my local tackle shop to have it done correctly

[@P3NC1L_1]

Good video loved it

[@davidmcnamara7489]

Thanks for this video. I know it’s an old one know. But, like you I’ve been watching lots of contradictory video methods. What you say makes good sense. I might invest in one of those winders. 🤓👍🎣🇦🇺

[@KrakenBass]

Incredible!! Super stoked. Rock on!!

[@marxfishing]

Thanks!

[@frankarmand3378]

Marx you have answered one of the greatest mysteries known to man, thank you!

[@ckutube1446]

Brilliant!thanks for sharing.

[@rickywright3894]

Aw man. I had forgotten about those damn things! You can't argue with the science on this one! Great video with great info!! And thanks for the link!

[@marxfishing]

Thanks!

[@maxgeorge5376]

You are a genius.👍 Every point make sense.

[@sacvibe]

Most excellent. I've been fishing trout since 1970. I will be testing this new method this week. Goodbye snarls.

[@demolition368]

I never knew this was a problem until now.. lol #ordered! Cool video

[@randyaberts2139]

Very good informative help.

[@bobbijokulenek5642]

Good video bud. I have been having a ton of problems with this exact subject. To the point where I'm loosing yards and yards of brand new braid cause of wind knots because of too much line twist on my spool. Thank you for the info

[@marxfishing]

Bobbi Jo Kulenek, the type/and quality of the braid, the weight of braid, and the brand and type of reel will all play a role in wind knots. Getting the line in the reel correctly is a good start. Also, line tension, that is how tightly the line is put on the spool, you want it pretty sung, as loose line will give terrible wind knots. Best of luck.

[@dmdfishin]

Awesome tip brother, will have to try it. Thank you

[@marxfishing]

4 DA KIDZ Fishing, thanks for watching! Hope you’re having an awesome summer over there.

[@stephansklena3556]

That was very instructive, thank you. I better understand now why there is always line twist.

[@lazkajer8918]

Beautiful vid bro thank u for that 👌

[@ronharmsen8466]

Good explanation! Thanks.

[@kjulien2715]

I was impressed with the way you explain why we need line twists

[@marxfishing]

K Julien, thanks, only took me about 20 years to work it out.

[@tombuck]

Is this the studio video you mentioned? Nice! Some led lights could add a super cool wash to those white walls. I don’t fish, but my folks do, and I can feel their frustration with this issue!

[@marxfishing]

The Enthusiasm Project, Yes, thanks for checking it out! Yeah, I’ll have a fiddle around on Amazon to see what I can find. My options may be limited, as I live in Australia and many of the cheaper lighting options are 120v only, not 240v. Thanks for the tip!

[@reilleyporter7415]

Nice video Marx. I got some useful tips out of things video as per usual. I hope you keep doing what your doing and grow to a large channel. Reilley

[@marxfishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@Deboatguy]

Wow, that's amazing.. I really have to get one.

[@kagnewmp12]

Have an ECOODA brand of the same thing sitting on my tackle bench already. Bought it on WalMart.com. It's exactly the same just a different color. It works very well but one must watch the speed that your putting the line on as the spool of line can fly off with higher speed baitcasters.

[@PonchMuniz]

Makes sense to me! Ordered one!

[@joeolivas1236]

Thks for subscribing..n sharing this little fish..

[@scott151]

BRAVO, bro!!!

[@MattFreytag]

Nice Video! Awesome Information. I want one of those for sure!

[@marxfishing]

Thank, yah, mine has spooled lots of reels now. Makes a big difference.

[@AJTramberg]

Freaking amazing!! I thought I was losing my mind. I will say, when I fished as a teenager in the 80s, I respooled my spinning reels without a single thought about line twist, and I gave no consideration to technique. I never...NEVER had a problem with line twist. I used everything from cheap mono to Stren or Trilene. Fast forward 20 years of almost no fishing after college, kids, etc...suddenly I can't spool a reel anymore. I don't know if they make it differently now, but it's so strange. I have been basically making sure the line goes on tight, and has at least 1-2 days on the reel under tension before attempting to flip the bail at all....otherwise it just jumps off the spool. Then I start with a fast retrieve artificial on long casts with a snap swivel to help the line straighten itself out. It's been fairly effective, but not perfect Thank you for figuring this out!

[@anthonyb5625]

Great explanation.

[@alexblair9047]

That was way groovy cool awsome gajet got to get one for my cat fish and crappie poles....

[@Speedfreely]

Poof! There goes my mind. So simple yet I never thought about it. Opening day was a nightmare with wind knots and line jumping off my bail. THANK YOU!!

[@dtffishingmi]

Finally someone applying science/logic/physics to a basic technique in an original way. I genuinely learned something and you have my forever subscription sir (tipping my hat). Bravo!

[@johnarcher9480]

Only this isn’t how it works….

[@dtffishingmi]

@@johnarcher9480 Sure, go ahead and explain.

[@johnarcher9480]

@@dtffishingmi When you cast, your line is going to want to remove any twists. So it is going to be in the same basic condition as it was on the feeder spool. If you held the line, and walked away from the feeder spool while you anchored the spool (pencil through the hole style) the line would be without twists. You aren’t going to put this thing on every time you cast. As soon as you do cast, anything this thing does, is eliminated anyway. Just reel in the line off the spool. If you THINK there are twists in the line, cast a larger sinker with a ball bearing swivel on your first cast. Boom! And twists you had an are gone. If you don’t need this reeling in line without twists, why do you need it to reel in line from a feeder spool?

[@dtffishingmi]

@@johnarcher9480 only certain lures and techniques are going to allow the line to untwist after the cast, regardless of whether it wants to or not. It would also never be at the same ratio. I can assure you, my swim baits, in-line spinners and jigs (etc) do not spin around furiously on the retrieve. Your other method involves heading out to the ocean to drop a weight hundreds of feet down and waiting for an hour until all of the twists are removed. I suppose that would work if you can precisely determine the moment it becomes twist-free, but hardly seems as efficient as this method

[@johnarcher9480]

@@dtffishingmi So….. when the line is in the air, it has no desire to untwist? When dealing in those swim baits, that loads the line back on the spool exactly how it would load up using the pencil in the spool method. You do t need to cast the entire spool… twists in the line that never come off the spool don’t affect the rest of the line. If you think you have twists, again, a sinker and a ball bearing swivel. Allows you to cast farther than your lures do, and the swivel allows any line twist that wasn’t eliminated during the cast to untwist as you reel in. Of course when you reel in, you won’t have this gadget twisting your line for you.

[@dwightbateman3063]

Got one works great

[@gabifishing642]

I was very impressed with your video, I subscribed to your channel

[@marxfishing]

Thanks!

[@michaelwood5519]

I went fishing today and both my reels were throwing big twists and turned into a terrible mess! I was thinking , why would anyone want to fish like this, constantly having to fix your twisted line, even when a fish is on! I came home in frustration and went out and bought a closed reel and rod. Maybe now I can fix my problem with my spinner rods, thanks so much for sharing!!

[@ReedysRigs]

Nice video mate well done

[@marxfishing]

Snapper Fishing Tackle thanks Brett.

[@zazamicofifi]

Hi, Great video. I have seen most line twist when the reel is still reeling when the fish is taking drag from the spool.

[@MatanuskaHIGH]

Yeah. When a fish is taking line don’t reel. Let it run and pull back using the rod and reel down pull up and reel down for fighting fish. Never keep reeling when drag is going out on a spinning reel. Doesn’t matter on other style of reels but still don’t recommend reeling when the fish is pulling drag. Use the rod to turn the fish not the reel.

[@penkodimov]

Common mistake. Never reel when the fish is going.

[@clarkriccobuono3903]

Thank you

[@jenbilbrey1089]

I have spinning reels and I also have conventional reels will that device you have work for both thank you so much for your hard work

[@privatedata665]

Cool video and gadget , I might have to get one . Believe it or not , in the 50 years I have been fishing , I seldom have had issues with line twist and very seldom use a swivel .

[@pgspurs]

Just about to order mine, what a cool very useful gadget.

[@marxfishing]

Yes, I have spooled many reels with this now. Makes life so much easier.

[@darkglobestudio4791]

I don't know what's more ingenious...this video or that line spooler. I fought with spinning reels for years and years and finally gave up and used nothing but baitcasters. I do miss using spinning rods so I'm gonna have to get one of those line spoolers and give it a go.

[@marxfishing]

Thanks for the kind words. Link for spoiler is in the description, straight from Amazon.