How To Spool A Spinning Reel With Ease: Tips For Less Twist

In today’s video, we go over some foolproof tactics for spooling up a spinning reel with ease. Whether you use monofilament, fluorocarbon or braid, putting line on a spinning reel incorrectly causes major twist. So, follow along while we show you our tips for spooling up with less twist.
Don't know what line to get? Check out our video about the best trout fishing lines: • Best Fishing Line For ...
Get even more helpful beginner tips for spooling up a spinning reel here:
www.fishingduo.com/spool-up-y...
Fishing lines we use:
Berkley Trilene XL Smooth Casting - amzn.to/3mUlMcO
PowerPro Spectra Braid - amzn.to/3liwCZE
Our favorite reels:
Pflueger Trion - amzn.to/3JnCSHh
Pflueger President - amzn.to/3YT3eHd
Check out our fishing blog for even more fishing tips: www.fishingduo.com
*As an Amazon Associate, we at FishingDuo earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through product links. However, we only link to products we use and can honestly recommend. Purchasing products through our links helps to support this channel so we can continue to produce even more helpful fishing content. Thank you!

[@TheBubbajones12]

This is a ridiculously good, no-nonsense how to video. Really appreciate this work you've shared.

[@vamab2k1]

Your videos are well thought out, well shot, and well edited. I'm looking forward to more from you. This video would have saved 20 year old me lots of frustration.

[@fishingduoproductions]

I appreciate the feedback! Thanks for watching and there is indeed more content on the way.

[@jaymorrow58]

just wow I learned so many things. tyvm

[@severinoroseno4381]

The first thing I noticed about this reel is its weight kzbin.infoUgkxM68VkfsQhHaabDce1IwOCXuvumcpbZ_k . I wouldn't say it was uncomfortable but it was a little heavier than other similarly sized reels. However, that didn't deter my enjoyment of how smooth this reel is. I spooled it with 20lb. Tuf-Line XP and it's perfect for what I use it for. I have it paired with an 8'6" Medium/Fast Okuma SST Salmon/Steelhead rod. The combination is perfect for casting and even drifting. I used the reel all day and didn't experience any arm or hand fatigue except when fighting a few fish! The bail is solid and feels strong when engaging by reeling and manually closing the bail by hand. The large rubber handle grip is very comfortable. It's got a powerful drag, silky smooth reeling, and feels very comfortable in the hands. I recommend it!

[@berniepechlaner5809]

Love that you didn't regurgitate what so many people claim - that closing the bail by reeling in adds line twist. It doesn't. But having loose coils can definitely causes issues. Appreciate the info!

[@FC2ESWS]

Just wanted to say thanks for making this video. This is like fishing 101.

[@ericsalamon6457]

Nice video. Thanks!

[@toddjewett2404]

Always was taught if the reel turns counter clockwise, then it should come off the spool counter clockwise and vice versa. I do like the idea of soaking the line previous to spooling. Going to give that a try.

[@gregorymelia6564]

Great video. Captured all facets from spool up to use tips to minimize line issues. Really well done! Thank you!

[@luster5497]

Yeah, do everything right.Time to go fishing. First cast, lure gets a treepounder from the dept, spins back. Cry looking at my twisty line 😂

[@patcolston2901]

I really like the warm water soaking, makes alot of sense. Thanks

[@RoquetSynce]

Excellent beginner vid. THANK YOU

[@andysykes7842]

Best guide I've seen on the subject - consolidates a lot of the advice I'd seen scattered around elsewhere, and brings it together really well with the 'why' as well as the 'how'. Also adds a couple of points I'd never thought of. Excellent video, thank you !

[@fishingduoproductions]

Wow, thanks!

[@allisonsylvester1412]

Great video. Very informative and greatly appreciated!!

[@fishingduoproductions]

Glad it was helpful!

[@vladoutdoors1191]

Trying the soaking trick right now! I like to run straight fluoro on my trout reels and I occasionally fight line twist. Can be super frustrating especially since fluoro isnt cheap. I like braid for bass, but fluoro just feels better to me when trout fishing and I dont have to worry about tying leaders since I retie often. Thanks for the great video!

[@RogerFordTheSmilingBassHole]

Thanks for the in-depth instruction! Spooling now!

[@fishingduoproductions]

You bet!

[@J-Rod73]

Thank you for sharing the knowledge. 👌

[@ludwig-777]

Thank you... Well explained!

[@chevyridah7p99]

Awesome video. 1 tip: if you hold your reel upside down you can see that it turns counter clockwise, so that’s the direction you want to spool your line on. Also with the up or down sticker that could go both ways depending on the manufacturer

[@vladd5291]

The best video on this topic! Thanks!

[@JoshDonnan-rc3px]

Great information.

[@jeffhall2958]

Excellent advice!!!! As I said to Ander's Fishing: "I'm sorry to tell you this, but mono, flouro and even braided fishing line is a plastic. Only the really strong stuff is made out of non-plastic stuff, and even some of that is as well. Wind it on your reel any way you wish but make sure it is snug, not too tight, but snug. After it's spooled, remove the spool from the reel and dunk the spool in 120ºF water for several minutes and the polymers in that plastic will align it's self to the spool it has been wound upon. Take it out and let it cool naturally so that the polymer's molecular structure aligns with the way it has been wound. Once cooled, naturally, there will be no twisting of the fishing line, polymer, around the spool. This is basic chemistry for anyone whom has studied it. There will be no twisting or anything else. Plastics, polymers, tend to take the shape of what they are formed to, like fishing line. Don't go over 120ºF or you will destroy it's elasticity and strength, but if held under 120ºF, it will form properly. This is no special trick, it is how chemicals react to heat and how molecules align themselves. It's basic chemistry. If your line looses it's effective strength, then you've probably over heated it. After that, return the spool to the reel and lubricate the entire reel so that the water doesn't effect the reel performance. Easy peasy!! No, I looked at this for 2 mminutes and turned it off and made my comments. Maybe he suggested the same after the 2 minute mark but . . . . no matter. Hot water cures most polymer twisting "memory" problems." This is my take. I've never had problems spooling a reel on a spit, and as long as it goes on snug, the results have always been the same.

[@jeffdickson7545]

Alot of great tips and tricks for spooling. didnt know about putting factory spool in water all the videos ive seen say to do it the other way. im going to try it the way you said and see the difference. thanks again for the great and informative content. keep pole in the water :)

[@fishingduoproductions]

I'm glad you got some useful tips from the video and I think you'll see the difference. Thanks for watching!

[@user-tp7mr3un4z]

great video mate,esy to follow!

[@andrewmurray4673]

Excellent, helpful video. Thank you from Australia :)

[@jeanmm2996]

This is awesome and helpful.

[@rumcoke9123]

Had a disaster with my spinning reel as did not heat it beforehand. Great advice.

[@WildBill1911]

Awesome! I wish I would have watched this before putting new line on my salt water rig. I'm going to soak the line in hot water before putting new line on my light spinning reel.

[@thomassmearcheck2819]

great video !

[@luandobruna]

Lov y man ! Thx a lot!

[@PlastiForge]

Great video :)

[@fishingduoproductions]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@johnzach8528]

Your videos are just awesome. So informative, no frills, and very nicely put together. Keep it up!

[@fishingduoproductions]

That's the goal! Glad you like them and thanks for watching!

[@ronaldcoleman7102]

GREAT VIDEO BUT ONE THING YOU HARDLY HEAR ABOUT IS WHERE SHOULD YOU START THE KNOT AT THE TOP OR BOTTOM OF THE SPOOL WHEN STARTING OUT

[@user-zf6xz1sp2h]

Good vidio

[@danhuckabee6884]

My bro great info love the tip about hot water will add that to my refurbishing steps before resell, but I had a question to ask, what is the name of the line cutter you use in this video?

[@fishingduoproductions]

Glad you liked the video! The line cutter is made by Boomerang Tool Company. You can find them on Amazon for about $10.

[@berniepechlaner5809]

Late to the party - but wanted to add something: I really don't see the advantage of reeling up with the line coming of the spool in the same direction as the rotation of the bail arm. Firstly, filler spools are usually much larger in diameter than the spool of the reel - especially close to the arbor. So at best you are getting somwhat reduced line twist, never zero. Secondly, if you manage to spool up with no line twist whatsoever (using a drill with the spool attached and 'manually ' winding it on, for example), well, then you will have the line twisting as it comes off the spool during casting. And if you ever need to remove line twist and you let the line float down a river or you cast on a field, remove the weight and reel back in while holding the line under tension between your fingers (so it can untwist) - well, then you are in the same boat as if you had spooled up the line coming straight of the spool in the first place

[@jedwilliamson2785]

Great information. Two questions; do you also soak braid before installing on a spinning reel? And do you also install with label up? Thanks

[@fishingduoproductions]

Braid is way more manageable so I found soaking it isn't needed. However, I do wind it on with the label up (assuming the line comes off counter-clockwise with the label up) like I do with mono. More out of habit than necessity. But heavier braid can be stiff and twist too so every little thing helps when spooling up a spinning reel. Thanks for watching. Glad you liked the video!

[@bigjaype]

What everyone forgets is that these type of reels constantly introduce line twist during use. The only way to prevent line twist when spooling new line is to use a line spooling rig.

[@tomalderman7598]

I just tried braid for the first time. 6# on my ultra light. Had a small crank bait on and it wouldn’t cast 10’. Lol still don’t know why.

[@wlbob007]

Tip wrapped maybe?

[@paulfoulds5630]

How many videos do you have I can only see four

[@fishingduoproductions]

Yep. So far I only have 4. Kind of a slow start but I plan to up my game a bit so hopefully you'll be seeing more videos soon. Thanks for watching!

[@miken7452]

Spool it up anyway you want. On your way out on the pond or lake let the line out with nothing tied to the end and empty spool. Reel line back in which now has perfect tension and zero line twist

[@markymark9176]

No…

[@BassAddictFanatic]

What?So spooling less line will make it retrieve slower?What? You say on an underfilled spool you get less rotational retrievals? Please explain how you are wrapping less line? I think science says otherwise?

[@fishingduoproductions]

Each full rotation of the handle causes the bail to revolve around the spools a set number of times (it does not change). Less line on the spool means it has a smaller diameter/circumference.. Therefore, less line is retrieved. For example, 5 rotations around a spool with a circumference of 4 inches means each full turn of the handle retrieves 20 inches of line. Conversely, 5 rotations around a spool with a circumference of 3.5 inches only retrieves 17.5 inches of line per turn. Hence, an under filled spool has a slower retrieve overall.

[@jimdaniels2333]

So I guess you quit making videos ??

[@fishingduoproductions]

Life got in the way but more are coming!

[@jimdaniels2333]

Great to hear. I guess I better Subscribe then.@@fishingduoproductions

[@markymark9176]

The best one.