How To Put Line on Baitcaster - EASY

My method of putting line on a baitcasting reel.

[@winterfresh984]

When he said,” if you’re alone like I am” I felt that

[@PlasmaP1]

I was going to say the exact same thing. But i guess that comment was already made. So i just liked yours instead 🤣

[@M0dders]

Lol the feels

[@mastercommanderdragonsir679]

You a real 1.

[@ddsshun433]

DEE DEE

[@up2specks978]

Lol! I thought in my head “poor guy”.

[@CharbieFr]

11 years later and this is still the most helpful tutorial on youtube, idk if ur even gonna see this, but if you do, thanks❤

[@unknownmale7467]

I happened to buy the exact same baitcaster and this helped a Ton. I know you won’t read this cause it’s been six years since you made a video but your help is appreciated

[@danielcunningham9283]

Unknown Male sameees

[@pitchingwithp6122]

Same

[@m200dreamer7]

Unknown Male bruhhh same here man lmao

[@stan.o99]

Lol same i bought vendetta with blackmax reel also

[@chrisfishingtv468]

Glad it helped! We're back!!

[@AustinF29]

Clear instruction and good technique! I’ve never thought to use a box to hold my spool. Thanks for the tip!!!

[@leroyjenkins1380]

I'm 39, fished all my life, can't believe I had to watch this but it helped. I'm about to buy my first bait caster. I figured it's time lol.

[@hufflepuffotaku7642]

I watched this video around two years ago when I first bought my bait caster, I just wanted to give a late thank you

[@chrisfishingtv468]

Yes man! All good!

[@howabouthetruth2157]

Instead of pressing the line against your rod to keep it tight as you spool up, just pinch the line between your thumb & finger. You don't have to squeeze it so much to burn your fingers with friction. I've been doing it that way for decades, it works great, and I've never given myself a friction burn.

[@comptonislife9046]

Howabouthetruth I do that all the time when I am reeling in the line from a aftermath of a backlash.

[@ajeetkanda8410]

Rod/reel combo with fishing kit as an emergency setup kzbin.infoUgkxntWMOZsO1Zfv-pdn_XuffEtNkTYAYu4Z recommend but started to use this every day. The rod is thick and seems durable. I keep it neatly tucked into a regular backpack all the time with my fishing gear, and can grab it anytime, put it on my back and go anywhere. I just read in another review that the rod length below the reel is adjustable as well, so I will try that too for even more portability. Probably the best setup I've ever owned. I lost the cap for the eyelets, but no big deal since I still have the black cloth sheath that came for the pole and I use that. Very portable and high quality.

[@dadefollette3244]

Thank you this video was incredibly helpful tfor me to set up my first baitcaster!!!!

[@chrisfishingtv468]

Im glad it helped! Good luck!

[@whatsanme]

+ChrisFishingTV I try this. and the spool doesnt spin when i reel. no line is added! Im so frustrated!

[@Hockeymike16]

+whatsanme make sure when you tie the line that it doesn't slip. make sure to tie it through the hole

[@whatsanme]

+Hockeymike16 thanks i did use that method. And after about 15 min of messing around with it I found the drag. My reel could have used a image with directions ha. Thanks for your help.

[@hunterpro_1]

yeah 0 lbs of drag and you aint a goin no where

[@loganwelch6775]

Thanks this video was very easy to follow and understand, I bought my first baitcaster recently and had no idea how to do it and on the first try after watching this I got it

[@chrisfishingtv468]

Good to hear Logan, glad you enjoyed.

[@TheRealPico]

Awesome guide! Answering all the most common questions in everyway. Very helpful tutorial!

[@Sgordon-cd5qy]

This was very helpful. I’m a beginner and Thinking about grabbing a baitcaster and exploring how it works etc. nice video. Easy to understand. Thanks!

[@4x4bo]

just got my first baitcaster and your video was very helpful thank you

[@erickharrisson2241]

Thanks for posting this tutorial bud. I have always used a spinning reel, this year I thought I would branch out and went to Bass Pro and got myself a baitcaster rod & reel to learn the technique of how to use them. Wasn't to sure how to get the line on and your video helped. By the way the Abu Garcia Vendetta and Black Max reel are sweet bud.

[@walkerjw81]

Erick Harrisson I am doing the same. I have spinners and just picked up the Black also. How have you liked it so far?

[@OnlyAcid23]

So your now a full time baitcaster user now huh? You never go back after you feel the smoothness even with a shitty baitcaster it’s smoother than any other reel

[@amelialock7]

Just bought the black max and and am learning how to use it now 😂 used spinners forever

[@wildwestoutdoors4723]

I just bought my first bait caster reel and this video really helped. Thanks Chris.

[@jasonacevedo539]

Just bought the same one and was wondering how to spool it. Simple and to the point great video thank you.

[@jaredbrown1580]

Thanks for the tips bro!! Very helpful and easy to follow along!👍🏻

[@ilovefriedrice9891]

i use my feet and chopsticks

[@latorgator23]

Louis Ng i did the same, but with a #2 pencil. used to hold it with my toes when i was a kid...

[@addrock00]

I do the same thing. Great minds think alike

[@bugsta2012]

latorgator23 when you were a kid?? lol I still do that

[@toyojin]

lmao

[@ripthelipsfishing4077]

😂😂😂

[@adamc.4336]

8 years old but extremely helpful. Thanks!

[@garygartside9498]

Great job. It's been a while the last time I did this and your tape was very direct and easy to follow.

[@joshuadarisse3880]

Can't go wrong with abu Garcia I still use the old vintage ones my dad used back in the day... They still work without a hitch and I have landed some great fish with them. I bet I will be passing them on to my kids one day and they will still be in great working order

[@muskyhunter2770]

Just a tip to anyone using braid without mono backing... make sure you tie the braided line into the holes with a good knot, like a slip knot, so the line doesnt slip when you are reeling in with a lot of torque. Braid doesnt really 'grip' onto itself like mono does.

[@Thatyz250]

Thanks man I love how you actually show what your doing unlike other people ❤

[@mustangstevegt]

thank you. I just ordered one of these black max rod/reel combos online. thanks for the video. it's plenty descriptive enough to shoe me what I needed.

[@jontest5718]

Putting the line end through the holes in the spook was a good trick. Thanks

[@peterlloyd288]

A good way to wrap your line around the spool is to use a bit of sticky tape to hold the line to the spool..wind it around twice and then take the tape off and tie an Arbor knot which will slip down and is not very bulky.

[@thomasgross4134]

I loved this video. Thank you. Quick simple no BS.

[@macbrumm2026]

This video was super helpful. I’ve been having a lot of trouble with my bait caster

[@bigmrclean]

All these years I thought they drilled the holes in the spools to lose weight LOL. I can't believe I never thought to put the line through one of the holes. I feel like a moron. Glad I seen this video lol. I have that same set up by the way and you can't beat those reels. They are just above and beyond.

[@hudsonh344]

mike smith no they do it's not for the line. people just do that. you were right

[@garylist9]

Yeah one of those why didn't I think of that moments lol

[@frankiemazzei8882]

Black max is amazing

[@lucaspreszcator8687]

Mazzei Fishing black max is shit🤣

[@chrisfishingtv468]

Im so glad I could help. Thank you for the Subscription, it really helps my channel.

[@justinm.3594]

I have the same reel and man... this video was a banger! Helped so much I was literally staring at my rod rat nested beyond belief and unspooled it and was like, uh now what? 😂 thanks mate

[@DillonMW]

Love the creative ideas like the cardboard box. Innovation always gets my best rating... Great video!

[@douglaschristensen9570]

He is a natural in front of camera especially by himself, I've always fished but three years ago I suffered a h ad injury,, And I forgot a lot of things in your video you explained the basics at a pace that was easy to understand......Thanks Douglas

[@chrisfishingtv468]

Thanks Buddy!

[@trueamerican3134]

Thank you so much man I needed this

[@chrisfishingtv468]

Cheers, glad it helped.

[@happykal11]

Thank you for posting this. I just bought a Shimano citica and wasn't 100% sure on how to put line on the reel.

[@gagfam7152]

Thank you so much I just lined my first bait caster thanks to you! For the help you get a 🌮

[@JohnsFishTales]

Just subbed. Good video, it was "reel" helpful.

[@demarcus171]

Hell thanks I got my 1st baitcaster now I ready Freddy

[@johnnovak9982]

Thanks man. I just finally bought a bait caster real. Didn’t know how to run the line. Thanks very cool video dude.👍🏻💯

[@xRonin87]

Thank you very much. I am gonna try this out. Just bought my first baitcaster reel.

[@harisnollen519]

That cardboard box is genius I just put the line on a pencil and hold it with my feet but the box works great

[@jasonhickey4126]

Love this rig! ur2.pl/2318 I hadn't fished in years, but I walk along the James River on my way home from work and wanted to see if perhaps maybe I could catch dinner along the way some nights. This setup easily fits into my backpack. Yesterday, was Day Two. I struck out on Day One, but wasn't surprised, given that the James is in flood right now.

[@serpentarmy8354]

My first time buying one of these bait cast reels and appreciate the lesson here

[@melodydow8729]

Thank you Chris for the video on how to string A baitcaster fishing reel. I bought my fishing pole with the Reel at a pawn shop in my area and the pawnshop didn't even know how to string the line on the reel. I tried to figure it out myself but I was going the wrong way with stringing the POLE/reel. thank you for the hands on video because it was very helpful. now I can string my baitcaster reel the right way !!!!. 😂 HAPPY TRAILS , to you. ! I got my pole ready and all my camping gear it's time to drive to the lake !! ☕ 🐟 🚣 🎣 ⚓ 🏕 🏞

[@chrisfishingtv468]

Glad it helped! What a nice comment.

[@gunners4129]

I've always held the pencil with my feet or set it label up/down, but i gotta admit, the box was clever 👍👍 Also i swore you cut the mainline 😂

[@myfriend721]

Just would add that when you spool a bait casting reel come off the top from the spool and for a spinning reel come off the spool from bottom . This helps for better spooling.

[@gunners4129]

Spinning reel depends on the direction the reel spins when cranked 😉

[@feralgrandad4429]

Just got my first baitcaster, this was super helpful thanks :-)

[@kmanriqu]

Thanks man. Needed to help my son do this on his new bait cater.

[@LegitAsian123]

helped me a lot man, thank you !

[@rconlowtank]

Best part of low profile baitcasting reels is that you can tie braided line in the holes and won't have to worry about slipping

[@ZZMOKIN]

The holes on many of the spools are beveled and very sharp, always check thoroughly as many will cut the line like a knife.

[@remy_logicz1691]

posted this video 9 years ago and still helps today

[@roadd0g885]

Great! My son just got a baitcaster reel and this will help alot. Thanks.

[@jacobsmessaert6182]

If you have a local cabelas' or bass pro shop near you, they'll spool your reels for free. The reel, nor the line have to be purchased from the store, you can simply bring them in, and we'll be happy to help!

[@billysmith3513]

Jacob Smessaert do you know if dicks sporting goods spools reels for free as well?

[@joetroutt7425]

@@billysmith3513lol, I guess he doesn't like Dick's sporting goods. He never replied back.

[@billysmith3513]

Joe Troutt lol they do

[@chrisleeleslie]

True, but it's always good to learn how to do it yourself. But definitely a time saver if you already know how!

[@lincolnbuss1829]

Thanks i'm ready to go fishing🙂

[@mojustus1783]

Excellent work and thorough explanation. Keep up the good work kid!

[@josetellez4636]

i grew up using spinning reel. got my first baitcast today gonna spool it as soon as i get home from work thanks for the video

[@dv2033]

Lol got my first one today and doing the same tonight after work

[@TeamWagy]

At the end of the video, he cuts the line before the guide. You guys might want to cut it after all of the guides so that you don't have to re thread the line through the guides.

[@HoboJIm117]

If you're alone like I am... :(:(:(:(:(

[@vonnnov]

HoboJIm117 Lmao I knew this was gonna be top 3 comments as soon as I heard it.

[@Z71Ranger]

Maybe you two can get a Room...

[@theperrys423]

HoboJIm117 I subscribed 2 days ago to put line on my reel

[@b.m.5514]

How do you catch fish after cutting the line??? I guess where you are the fish eat the line or do they make a leash and collar out of it? Regardless when you catch a fish with that half rod and reel with no hook I’ll be watching 👀

[@chrisfishingtv468]

We're back 9 years later. Not alone anymore

[@billiemack64]

Dude great video. I just got my first baitcaster and I’m having a hell of a time lining it

[@SCMason374]

Well shot video buddy. Thanks for making this a very easy to follow tutorial.

[@watchmartinbastin]

Where do I buy one of them boxes?

[@Plasmxx]

Buzz Bee just by a human to hold it for you instead it’s a little bit cheaper

[@hayesk9533]

Lol

[@TaterChip91]

😂

[@LuckyR445]

Make sure you put the line on the reel the same rotation the reel spins from the spool to prevent rats nest when casting and to have a much better cast

[@Z71Ranger]

LOL... Rats Nest... I've never heard any call it that... Did you mean Birds Nest?

[@jenniecampbell2704]

Rats nest?? Must be british, here in America it's called a birds nest

[@JosephWheeler14]

Z71Ranger I’ve heard Rat’s Nest way more often than Bird’s Nest. It’s a pretty common term in the IT world.

[@jeremydammerich3329]

I’ve had that happen every time I use it main reason why I’m watching this could you explain more on the rotation of the reel spins do you mean the spins of pulling in line or casting your line? Maybe that’s my whole problem

[@baileygrant5232]

Jennie Riggle I’m from MN and we some call it a rats nest some call it a birds nest.

[@tristanpatton369]

Thank you for helping me. I’m used to open faced reels and am trying bait casting for bass. :)

[@benniegoodman2645]

Good video bud easy and more importantly simple instructions🎣🎣🎣👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@TBLWcraft]

How is your experience whit the abu garcia vendetta i think about buy the abu garcia vendetta jerk

[@ChubbyWubbz]

Thx dad

[@jt5595]

Thanks bro, just bought on, thanks for the tips. Can wait to use it!!

[@jacksonjarrett6296]

Thank you so much I am buying my first bait caster and I needed to know how to get the line on and this helped alot

[@NoticerOfficial]

1:50 for those that want to see the video

[@8120mrmitch]

" alone like I am" :(

[@timothyp2277]

hahahahaha

[@itzroomzyy8993]

This man is a genius for that card board box method

[@prince151ful]

Great video.. I just brought the Abu Garcia black max combo from walmart for $13.88 I got so lucky & I am so ready too use this baby. Thank you so much for the tip.

[@insertnamehere7827]

prince151ful dude! That’s a great deal they’re like nowhere below 70 here

[@bassfishing9411]

Throw the line spool In the water then reel. Makes the line tight on the spool. And it's fun and looks cool.

[@abird1451]

Bassfishing94 water line how would dat look cool

[@dylanrooney5772]

Not trying to be rude but the holes are there to tie the life through two holes so you get no spin.

[@dylanrooney5772]

Line not life

[@DavidRice111]

(there's an "edit" button over to the right- no need to re-post)

[@andrewwang3931]

No they're not, they're ported to save weight, and not all spools are ported.

[@HieuLe-nq9yp]

@@andrewwang3931 They are there for 2 reasons: Weight saving and tie your line to prevent from spinning (especially braided line)

[@shawannalaton]

THANK YOU SO MUCH I MESSED UP MY ROD YESTERDAY AND HAD TO TAKE ALL OF MY LINE OUT

[@christaylor7050]

excellent directions! I spooled my first line and on the first try! thanks to you!

[@loganwebb6490]

Get the new black max reel the one he has is shit

[@hiltondillard6914]

Can you send me a spool of line

[@mkloudsql3285]

thanks man.. just bought the same reel, putting 20 lb braid spider wire on it :)

[@AlboBoss717]

Thanks Chris. That was an awesome lesson.

[@scotthill6807]

Great info and tips. Thank you for putting this out there. Thumbs up from me.

[@nutsandbolts594]

Thanks for helping me line my first baitcaster

[@Joestacemazjojo]

Awesome help, hope it works. Just purchased one and don’t have the tool specifically for this. Thanks for posting!

[@no-bc8pi]

Thanks bro, I just got my first bait caster for Christmas, this helped me a lot.

[@alanpeach3711]

Excellent video. It was a big help setting this up for the first time. Thanks.

[@AMDpc067]

THE BEST VIDEO on this topic. So easy.

[@danbridges2420]

thanks for the tutorial, setting up my first baitcaster reel.

[@beardedlegend975]

You are an absolute genius bro!! Thanks for sharing!

[@robertjr263]

Thanks bro. Ive been trying to fix the thing forever.

[@dwightmoon5798]

Hey Chris this vid helped a lot man. I just bought my first bait caster reel and was confused as hell. Thanks dude!

[@chrisfishingtv468]

You bet Dwight! Go get them!

[@kylecadotte1197]

Thank you this helped me a lot set up my first baitcaster

[@romankirk1021]

Thank you soooooo much this was a TON of help!

[@antifaisgay1504]

Thanks bro. Happy fishing!

[@Jim-cn7zi]

Great content! Thanks for providing details! This deserves a subscription!

[@6mrsatan]

Thanks Chris I just got into bait-casting and this video really helped

[@RichyParton]

Great close up camera work. Nice one Chris! 🇬🇧

[@tbrash6465]

Thank you! This was very helpful.

[@thebaliunicorn5010]

Thanks man I am new to using baitcasters and got a huge birds nest and had to re line it but I got it perfect because of this video thanks man 👍🏻👍🏻

[@johnpaulmullaney5830]

Thanks I just got my first baitcaster and I have no idea what I’m doing this helped alot

[@Nextsession271]

I just found your video! It was a huge help. I subscribed!