How to spool line on your reel

[@jackhennessey4154]

I ordered this to net the algae in a large pond in our backyard. kzbin.infoUgkxphFK7ETiDP5G4IGsNcg7vbASDp_YfDpI The net is very sturdy and easy to maneuver in the water. The angled edges make it easier to get into the smaller spaces among the rocks. I didn't realize that the front of the net doesn't actually have a frame to it, just the sides do, but it seems to work just fine. The handle extends to various sizes, which is a great feature when I'm in areas that are tight with shrubs at the edges of the pond. I can collapse the handle so it doesn't get stuck in the bushes.

[@2004OIFVET]

This channel has taught me a lot, I actually never been fishing and took it up after I retired after 21 years in the military. Fishing is actually how I deal with my ptsd. I learned how to fish from trial and error....a lot more error than anything else. I learned a lot from this channel that I used when gone fishing. So thank you Mr. Martin for your youtube channel on all your advise and tips.

[@SJtoobsox]

Made me smile 'Gotta watch your Ps and Qs' :)

[@ogopogo2655]

This is a good tip if you have put your line on wrong and twisted it by accident. Saved me a spool of braid!

[@orangeman999]

Someone who actually showed me how to REALLY put fluorocarbon line on a spool. On average, flip the line spool every 10 turns of the reel.

[@rick4649]

Great video. Been away from fishing for a long time, your tips are certainly refreshing my memory.

[@Killacorn]

This channel has taught me more about fishing then all of the fishing shows I've ever seen in my life!

[@NealVan]

I suggest you try watching Tactical Bassin as just one fishing channel run by expert bass fishermen and they TEACH. It never insist you do anything exactly how they each prefer. They respect other people’s ideas and fishing situations. I grew up watching a Roland and the others that made Bass fishing a Billion dollar business back in the 1970s. The only thing about Roland is that even though he has a championship fisherman, he only does what Roland feels is best. He doesn’t keep up with anything new. He doesn’t seem to watch other fishing channels to see what is new. I know all these things, but respect zroland for all he did long before many new fishing techniques ever were thought of and the thousands of new types of lures, etc. I don’t know why he doesn’t use a line spooling gadget instead of trying to watch for line twists, or use Crazy Glue on everything instead of electrical tape strip to keep braid from slipping, or use a bit of mono as backing which doesn’t slip when tight, then tie on the braid. I’m not bashing Roland or disrespecting him and his methods of doing whatever he is showing his viewers. He also loves Yamamoto 297 green pumpkin color for his senkos and Ned rigs. Where I fish the water is algae stained year round with less than 6” of visibility. So I use braid for nearly everything direct to anything I’m using. My situation is very unique where the water has so mich surface commotion from ducks and Mullet jumping, the a bass ignore all topwater baits I found out after spending a ton of money buying a few of every type of topwater from buzzbait to spook and thousands of hours learning to fish each one properly. Not a single follow, swirl, or blowup. I’d love to see ANY pro try fishing topwater where I am and see what happens. If the bass bite, then I’ll know for sure I’m doing something wrong and can learn to correct it. But even though I’m willing to pay a fair rate to have any pro level fisherman come here and fish just to see what I’m doing right/wrong and what results the pros might get. Best wishes to everyone.

[@jgram4641]

Thank you. I am loading my first reals and will be adding braid to spin and casting reels. I really appreciate your attention to detail. Big fan!

[@txhuntsman]

Love how you do videos about more than just catching fish but the equipment you use as well. Keep them coming Roland.

[@robertpatterson3406]

Roland I've been watching you for 50 years, between you, Bill and Jimmy y'all were the pioneers of television fishing shows so SON you probably have forgot more about fishing than I will ever know . Now I follow your son who I just saw this weekend at the Richmond fishing expo and I have just started watching your granddaughter Hillary, what a legacy. Keep up the good work, you are the man !

[@mikethomas5412]

Always, great instructional videos. Thanks.

[@larryking606]

God Bless you , I have never seen that before for a spinning reel !

[@keithlawrence7682]

Thanks for sharing these spooling techniques.

[@pjwillsr]

Tough to see what a "twist" is vs the kinky line that continually comes off the feeding line/spool. Also, I have a little issue with putting super glue on my expensive reel (why not use an arbor knot for fluorocarbon)?...over time is it (glue) building up? On the other hand, nice to not have to tie a backing line when spooling braid. Your the man! Thanks.

[@joekuhl3500]

no glue build up lmfao it chips right off the reel. give me a freaking break

[@johnlange7355]

When you overfill a reel it will sometimes pull off in a "big loopy deal"! I love the language. Roland, you're the best.

[@njstorozuk]

For real man 😂

[@laguanhayes214]

I've been learning from Roland since I first started fishing with bamboo poles in dredger ponds as a kid. I can't believe he's still rolling along on KZbin. What a privilege to still learn from The Big Bass Professor.

[@silverstar4289]

The blessing of KZbin is Rowland can tell us about fishing in depth, without TV people and advertisers dictating what he has time to talk about, in a one minute instruction segment. Thank goodness. This stuff is priceless

[@wingnut6658]

Never tried super glue , but I always use electrical tape for spin and especially bait casters because the line won't slip due to the grip of the tape

[@judweaver3635]

100% correct. I'd be concerned about the chemicals in the glue or after several respools, the repeatedl application of glue making sharp peaks & edges & cutting into the line.

[@TractorsNStuff]

Maybe I am just lucky, but I put my line on spinning reels the same way as Roland puts it on a casting reel, for all types of line. Never tried the 'turn-the-spool-over' thing before. Never had an issue unless I overloaded the spool. I use a small piece of wood dowel in the middle of the spool, hold it against the carpet with my toes and regulate the pressure that way. I loop the line around the spool and tie it off. I then secure it with electrical tape. I reel it in nice and tight, leaving a good depth on the spool. I'd be nervous about using so much super glue. Not to argue with the Pro, but that just doesnt seem very smart.

[@RolandMartinOutdoors]

It's all about line twist with a spinning reel!

[@bobbyswain7049]

Has Jimmy seen this? hahaha........good stuff Roland

[@phillamoore157]

I'd like a video on how Roland was able to get that line through the holes on the arbor of a casting reel. I've been trying to get that down for 15yrs now....😭🤣

[@samtate1260]

I remember when I was a young boy watching fishing with Virgil ward that was a long time ago I watch Jimmy Houston bill dance Roland Martin and others Great videos keep them coming

[@bustermerritt2303]

Great video Roland!!

[@SHANEO1976]

Tape for me not glue

[@charlespoling3331]

Why are you using super glue when you can just use cheap mono as a backer line that lets you use a normal size spool of line on 2 reels?

[@jessiemiller9990]

I never had a grandfather in my life to teach me things love your videos and thank you for taking the time to pass on some of your wisdom to us I appreciate it

[@jamescurtis1226]

I might not be Granddad or Roland Martin but... I have had the BEST fishing using Algae formed into a ball around a bare hook than from ANY lure. FACT EDIT: Let me tell you how it works so you can see for yourself. Find a pond covered in algae. Take some and form it into a ball around a bare hook-Look Ma it's Weedless (No sinker and HEAVY LINE) Send that "Goo lure" out on top of the algae and Hop it across the surface of the algae...From the fish point of view it looks like a frog. The KEY thing to remember is to NOT stop hopping the goo lure UNTIL it hops onto the ground beside your feet!! >>> A 5 lb Bass EXPLODING at your toes is ALWAYS fun!! You can clean yer pants later.

[@jamescooper2618]

Yep. I lost both my Grandpas before I was old enough to know them. Nice to have vids like these to learn from!

[@stefanisler1602]

Hi Roland. I will try the way you do it. There is so many different ways to do it. Good ones and bad ones. Anyway, can you please convince the Swiss Government to have Big Black Bass in theirs lakes. Good joke. I will go ahead with perch and spool the reels in your way. I wish you a good and healthy new year and many good ours on the water. Sincerely Stefan, Zürich Switzerland

[@RolandMartinOutdoors]

I've bass fished both Spain and Portugal!

[@lmsmbassaddict7779]

Fluorocarbon is a must with finesse presentation. I actually really love the Berkley vanish. That stuff rocks for the price.

[@anton2417]

wouldnt bother, i use sufix zippy or superior

[@alexharmon9775]

At 57, I'm just starting to learn how to fish. On vacation in AZ last week, I finally caught my first Striper and a Large mouth bass. I'm learning I did everything WRONG! But still got lucky. So many things to know. Started searching for new gear and techniques and found you. Thanks much for the education I needed. subscribed. peace

[@callahanwelsh]

DON'T EVER USE SUPER GLUE!....this guy is totally wrong on that.

[@jreineke2]

I have followed the instructions of other videos to the letter and kept having problems with the line of my spinning reels, they kept talking about the line being label up or down does the line goes clockwise or counter clock wise, your way fixed the problem THANK YOU!

[@albundy1956]

Hi, do not the glue disolve the chemicals in the braeded line?

[@AlaskanMissions]

Been fishing for over 65 years. You have proven you are never too old to learn. Thanks teacher.

[@parkeranderson7086]

Superglue on the spool? No thanks! Tape works just fine....

[@jimmyanderson7978]

Super works good I've been using it for about 15 years with no problems

[@joshh.7446]

Parker Anderson I just use that little tape strip that comes on the line haha

[@READERSENPAII]

yeah if this old man thinks im putting glue on one of my $300 reels, he is smoking crack.

[@Thewheelman0]

@@READERSENPAII without this old man that would be no Bass

[@jaimeastin]

Super glue is a great idea. It's very easy to remove. All we are trying to do is keep the line on

[@cameronstaatz9962]

So many easier ways to do it nowadays.

[@michaelmueller8976]

Thanks for sharing your comments and wisdom❤️✝️

[@dannyrexknight]

DO NOT SUPER GLUE line to your reel...especially as much as he did. He will have glued the bottom three layers of braid to the reel. Just use some mono as backing. It's easy, cheap and won't damage the spool.

[@RolandMartinOutdoors]

It will slip, super glue won't slip

[@greggdsciotto8952]

Thank you!

[@UncleMoose1]

So no backing on braid? Just super glue?

[@gregbenner6750]

Thx Roland. Since I figure I'll never use more than about 65 yds of line in freshwater fishing, I never remove all of the line off the spool. On both spinning and casting spools. Do you see this might have potential problems?

[@RolandMartinOutdoors]

Good tip

[@joshuaswanson3068]

So you don’t need a backing for braid ? Just through the holes on a bait caster and super glue for the spinning ? I also herd tape can work as well ? Everybody online now says to use a mono backing I’d rather not if I don’t need to

[@crashbomber]

Thanks Roland! Never knew about flipping the spool for line twists - I usually attach it to my berkley spool thingy and just crank it on. I never tried superglue, but I have been using a fat piece of scotch tape or packing tape right on the knot I tie directly to the spool. Ever try that instead of superglue?

[@kennethhaid5228]

I always used mono backing...never had a problem...just tied a double uni knot to whatever line I was using.

[@shawnbeck2303]

Why not put tape on the braid to the reel. It keeps it from slipping. Thanks, Roland for your awesome video's. Shawn

[@RolandMartinOutdoors]

Tape is alright but I know the super glue is 100%

[@gregorypeck37]

I must say this and I apologize if I hurt someone's feelings. When you put braid on please don't use super glue. It will break loose if you get into a big fish. All you have to do is put on a little bit of mono first, then use an Albright knot to tie the mono to the braid, this will stop the braid from slipping and allow you to have a solid setup for any size fish. Even if you get spooled the fish wont break it loose and you still have a chance to land it. I mean if I am being honest you should really never get spooled , but this method is way more solid.

[@xGR1MxREAPERx]

Roland had been fishing for 50 years in hundreds of tournaments and had caught some of the biggest fish and species in the US.. if he says it works then it works lol. My dad taught me this 10 years ago and I’ve never had my line spin or slip even when fishing sturgeon.. which is one of the hardest fighting fish you can catch.. electrical tape also works just as good or better then using a line backer. Line backing is a waste of time and line. Cheapest and fastest is some scotch or electrical tape and a dab of super glue and let it dry for a couple minutes. Then spool like normal.

[@danbarber67]

Thanks Roland. Super glue, wouldn't of thought to use that.

[@AmeriFanPicker]

Call. I’m fairly new to spinning reels, and I’ve always just done the label him. Mostly I use all the rain on my big casters and spinning when I’m in playing around with lighter weight all fluoro but it’s just been a disaster tangle wise. I love the casting distance with very light weight tackle that I get with all tomorrow but I just can’t deal with the tangle factor. What’s the lightest weight read it would still be reasonably strong couple to four or 6 pound mono or flouro? Been doing 20 but it’s nowhere near the casting lane.

[@xseaofgreen420x]

Did you not add any tension on the line with your fingers as you spooled the reels?

[@RolandMartinOutdoors]

I add tension!

[@louishodges992]

Show how to put braid on bait caster reel please

[@hbarwickjr]

Another great lesson by the best. I never knew the trick of flipping the spool to fight line twist. Thanks Roland

[@rifleman1873]

Great info. Thanks!

[@markockerman9989]

Ty mr. Martin, your video really helped me cast my new baitcaster !

[@Realvids2024]

Try electrical tape. Works great and you're not ruining your spool. What happens when you want to change the line at some point?

[@theeggman7242]

I came to watch how to spool reels, and ended up learning I've been using my lines incorrectly. I didn't know that Florocarbon line sank...and that, understandably, effects the action of the lure. That matters in the skinny waters of the So. Texas Gulf. HUGE thank you, Mr Martin for sharing your brilliant nuggets of knowledge with us! Sometimes what you share in passing, or as an after thought, causes that light bulb above my head to light. Thanks again Mr Martin! :)

[@proassassin8473]

Can you do a video on best lures for different weather and conditions?

[@BigJim629]

Instead of superglue use double sided tape. It is much easier to remove tape later.

[@MrBoneppo]

Love your videos, Roland! My fishing buddy here in SC, Mickey McClendon, used to have a fishing show in Oklahoma in the early 80's, and if I'm not mistaken, you may have been a guest on one of his shows. We're heading to Clarks Hill lake in Georgia next week! Keep up the great work!!!!

[@seanshadysullivan4401]

Mr. Martin thank you for educating me with your instructional videos as made me a better fisherman. I grew up watching you in Bassmaster classics. Once again thank you

[@David-rr8cu]

Thanks Mr. Martin. That explains the huge birdsnest I achieved this afternoon. Missed a really good bass, too.

[@jimmyanderson7978]

Thank you for the great tips Roland. Another great video God Bless

[@alphapaloosky]

Thank you. Shared and my fishing bud replied, I sent just in time! Haha

[@angelasheppard7197]

Ok Roland so for the average angler that fishes for panfish and occasional catfish, it sounds like monofilament is better to use with less 'headache.' Is this correct. Thanks for sharing

[@RolandMartinOutdoors]

Monofilament is the easiest line to handle! Floro is stiffer and tangles and backlashes much easier. Braid occasionally ties itself in knots around your rod tip, gets fluffy and sometimes tangles into a knot that you have to cut with a knife!

[@angelasheppard7197]

@@RolandMartinOutdoors thanks for sharing

[@PonchMuniz]

Thanks so much Roland got your tips and wisdom!

[@darrellsavoy8417]

Hey Jimmy. On the spinning reels I put 2 or 3 half hitches in stead of super glue. I also tie on a fairly heavy weight then streech out as much line as I can then reel it make in with the weight holding resistance. I have an advantage that my land is long an narrow so I can take out the whole reel of line. I also do this periodically after fishing.

[@jamescrutchfield9832]

Yes thank you for teaching us about the different ways to respool

[@kirkmarsh7620]

How do you know what pound monofilament to use on each top water bait how do you decide what pound to use

[@catsmeoow6754]

Superglue, interesting alternative ? We would back it with mono, use some electrical tape or as Jimmy Houston does tie in 3 or 4 half hitches to knot it down.

[@rickycruz1775]

Hello Mr. Roland! Come out with your fins up!!😎

[@lmsmbassaddict7779]

I find the vanish extremely forgiving. Seriously, it's good beginner fluorocarbon. Don't go straight to shooter you will be pissed off lol.

[@TheAkaweedman]

super glue will damage ur spool ever hear of line backing ?

[@jeffgarrett7452]

Great information sir

[@georgeneckrock7575]

That's fantastic information. Thank you again !!!

[@Czarlite]

I've had both line slippage problems on braid and twisting on fluoro. This vid should solve both. Thank you!

[@jeffhaberman4331]

Thank you Roland, very informative. You the man!

[@mohnjarti]

I've had great success with your method of Yamamoto Senkos with braid but with your info in this video, wouldn't it be best to use fluorocarbon line with a senko since the line sinks?

[@Designerboa]

I'd like to know also. How do you get the super glue off of the spool when you need to respool?

[@Hairygranny]

i put flurocarbon in a bucket with hot water start to reel and when finished tie off to your first eye , it takes out the memory so when you spool up it doesnt want to fly off your reel. never used backing

[@rogerfawley5827]

You don't have to ruin your real with super glue. Just wrap a rubber band around your fishing reel to prevent braid from sliding

[@gixxer4646]

Isn't easy to use a knot and tape over the superglue ? Also wouldn't be better to put the spool into a water bucket and reel it from there, that will turn and twist alone to avoid the line twist easier ?

[@pcool3066]

Hey Roland enjoyed your video, been putting line on for years, but appreciate your tips etc. impressed with flipping the spool on Spin Cast and will benefit from your expertise. Just bought the new Shimano Curado DM computerized baitcasting Reel and like it very much. Supposed to eliminate backlash, but still takes practice. Would like videos on new products if your ever looking for something to do. Again I really appreciate your videos and will continue to watch, thanks. Phill C. Wisconsin.

[@blaiseronstadt6306]

Hey Roland, Been Fishing along time, putting line on always had it done, cause I was shakey, You Blew the Lid Off it for me, Never used All Flouro before, and you covered that at end of video. You have a Teaching Style, I wish you had been my Algebra teacher, maybe I would have understood it better. Thank You , be Well

[@johnnysellers8213]

What is a good spinning reel for a topwater frog

[@RolandMartinOutdoors]

A big 50 size loaded with 50# braid or more

[@scott9688]

I grew up (I'm 53) watching Roland Martin Outdoors...You are the absolute best...So glad you're doing utube now...Just starting getting back into bass fishing with my son and now he gets to learn from the best like I did...I'm also enjoying watching your son's channel...Hope you enjoy making them as much as I do watching them...Thanks again for all the help you've given me over the years...God bless you Roland and keep them coming...Scott...Daytona Beach FL..

[@walleyecrankbaits8416]

Hey I use to watch you and bill dance when I was a kid meaning 8 9 10 and more on tv with my old man and it was awesome I thought and now I'm 31 and I still watch both of you guys on KZbin and still enjoy it

[@scottzimmerman5782]

I always learn something when I watch your videos. You sir are a true master. Thank you so much

[@wespeacock793]

Thanks for the refresher course (I've watched several). I've got 2 solid methods for spooling casting reels for big river fish and very recently realized it's been well over 20 years since a spooled a spinning reel. Ha, I'd forgotten completely! It's a challenge getting older, maybe some of those memory supplements from TV would help, lol! My baitfishing rigs are the cheapest of cheap spincasters and pretty dismal performance so I started shopping online. Shazzam! moment was to dig out my box of Zebcos and rebuild a 33 or two and in the corner of my garage sat my old favorite Smallie wading rig. A 1990's 7'ML Lightning Rod combo. Out of retirement, my new baitfish rig! Should be perfect for panfish and bullheads. 5:00PM now and by 5:45 I'll be on a local pond putting bait in a bucket. Thanks!

[@b6schilke996]

Met you at the Kentucky Fried Chicken in poplar bluff back in the early 80’s. You were with you wife and 6-8 year old son on vacation. Good to see you’re doing great.

[@stephensee5572]

Okay I have a question on your line spooling on fluorocarbon on a baitcaster. I use fluorocarbon line on baitcasters I never had to super glue the line to it it always held on I use monofilament on my spinning rods I never use braid tried it once didn't like it

[@scottfoor6748]

Hey have you ever been to Albany ga

[@RolandMartinOutdoors]

No, but I've fished the flint almost to Albany!

[@scottfoor6748]

@@RolandMartinOutdoors will it be ok for me to have your autograph picture

[@scottfoor6748]

@@RolandMartinOutdoors i have watched your show growing up and Jimmy Houston, bill dance

[@kevinswope8428]

Instead of gumming up spool with superglue on your good spinning reel is there any reason why one couldn't make a mini lasso after you make the loop? I have done this with all 3 types of line and never "at least seem to slip" I'm no expert but that has always worked for me...just curious as why a glue-less technique isn't used? A loop the make a lasso loop where the line catches as lasso tightens on spool ( provided you place lasso on the correct direction ).

[@mortonmorton6083]

Lol super glue... all my reels have a rubber ring made into them for braid yes old ones had to glue or use mono backing to grip to stop line slip but cheaper 200$ reels have them it's what I got idk how you guys like Penns but I use 2 for catfishing open face. Use ugly sticks for bass and bluegill for crappie I use a cheapo fly rod with a open face on it called it a poke stick for poking it in the bushes get them on that spring bed

[@tedsluganski4568]

Watching Roland is like being back at school! If you're willing to listen you'll get information and an education at the same time. Thank you Roland for using your time to educate me about the different aspects of fishing!!!!

[@LIAMAllIsOn-hw9wn]

Hi. Liam from Australia As you said that fluorocarbon and mono both have memory. Here we spool in the kitchen lol, we the boil water, pour the hot water into a sauce pan, then drop the spool reel in it, leave there 10-15 minutes, this makes the fluorocarbon and mono to lose their memory on the spool, then take out the spool, put two chairs side by side, run a pencil or something into the spool and rest in the middle of two chair then start spooling your new line. Getting rid of the memory and placing the spool reel in between the chairs are very important. Thank you.

[@mitchfortson8413]

Good tips ,I love fluorocarbon on my baitcaster usually 15lbs .no trouble....thx

[@tphvictims5101]

Hey, what’s up Roland? 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 What about Co polymers?

[@innercircle7084]

I use the sticker that holds the line in the spool, and place it on the line to keep it still.

[@truckguy6666]

And here I thought I invented that trick! damn

[@JBux]

Roland is the best fishing teacher of all time...period!!!!

[@iamatt]

Wow not what I was expecting from a "pro". Love you Roland but man dont spool your reels like this folks.

[@fredmaney]

Excellent video, thanks Roland.

[@vanhaus5022]

Roland obviously invented and owns super glue, he uses it on Everything He does 😂😂😂😂 live you Roland..

[@TheJTTaylor000]

That beats how I do it. I fill the spool. Then go outside put the rod and reel down with an open bell. Pull all the line back off walking across the yard. (Usually my newbies yard too) Then go back to the reel and reel all the line back on. It works. But your way is simpler. Great video Mr. Martin. Keep them coming.

[@jamescooper2618]

Take the lure off your line and let the line drag out 100 yards or so behind a slow moving boat for a minute. Pinch the line and reel it back in. It removes any twist. Walking across the yard works too but not as well as the boat thing. Just dont let another boat cross your line! Dont ask me how I know that.

[@TheJTTaylor000]

@@jamescooper2618 thank you. I'll try that sometime.

[@RolandMartinOutdoors]

That works great!