Spool Gap: What’s The Impact Of The Amount Of Line On A Reel Spool?
- By: Luke Simonds
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What is the impact of the amount of line on a reel spool?
Can you notice the difference between the two reels in the video below??
Which one will help you catch more fish and why?
Let’s dive into it!!!
Impact Of The Amount Of Line On A Reel Spool [VIDEO]
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Long story short, the more line on a spool (meaning the closer the line is to the outer edge of the reel), then the further you will be able to cast.
Especially if you are fishing with artificial lures, the longer you can cast the more ground you can cover and increase your odds of catching more fish.
It is one of the few factors we have complete control over when it comes to catching fish.
This seems like a minor detail but it can help you catch more fish in the long run.
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you say that when the level gets “too” low you need to reline the reel . what you don’t mention is whether or not I need to strip line back to the backer mono or just tie onto the remaining braid and fill back up. as long as we are on the subject, why have the backer filling the reel instead of added yards of braid?
It’s very important to make sure that the line to line knot is far enough down in the spool to not get exposed when casting because it can cause casting issues if it gets in the way of the line shooting off of the spool.
I’m a seasoned fisherman but with my line spooled that close to the end i do get wind knots. Thanks for the info.
It just takes some practice. And worst case if there is a wind knot, just cut it out and the resulting line will be where most people start.
GREAT info Luke, THANKS !!!
Thanks George!
Great Tip!
Thanks Anthony
Great video. I always thought if I spooled my line that close I would get a ton more knots
The risk of wind knots does go up, but proper casting techniques will still keep them from becoming an issue.
Great info but I do get wind knots any tips on preventing them or to have less
Here are some helpful tips for preventing wind knots: https://saltstrongdev.wpengine.com/articles/minimize-wind-knots/
Is there a trick to spooling the reel and keeping the line even on the reel? It seems that when I spool my reels that the line seems to gather at either end of the reel. Thank you.
Tom, this indicates that the spool is not centered properly on the spindle.
The new reel comes with a couple of very thin washers. If you remove the reel from the spindle you will see one or two pre-installed washers. If the line is piling up at the bottom of the spool, remove a washer. If it is heavy toward the top of the spool, add a washer. This should help fix the issue.
At a glimpse it appeared that one spool had to much line. I’m new to braid so now I know. Thanks.
Glad to see that you enjoyed this lesson
Never thought about how the amount of line on a reel could affect cast distance. Good to know.
Glad to see that you enjoyed this video!
Never knew this
Thanks for making time to post the comment!