How do you keep that pressure on your line when you're fishing? Nobody addresses this. I cast forty yards of line and just reel it in with no pressure when fishing.
When you get a backlash, the line that's tangled is on the spool, not what you cast out. This technique addresses the line that's on the spool after the cast.
To people new to using Braid, don't forget that you can get two uses out of it! Braid has nearly no memory, so if you flip the line around (I use two empty water bottles) and reel it back on the spool you have fresh Braid on your reel without spending and you're actually using the line that "never sees the light of day" on the base of your reel. Hope this helps
I'm a little late to the party but, this is one of the best videos explaining how to spool braid specifically. I kept having issues and realized it was due to the line not being spooled tight enough. Thanks!
NC Outdoors With Justin B. It's not even needed you can just let the spool dance on the floor I literally just tie my line to the spool and toss the line spool on the ground and just reel and it just bounces around a little bit as I reel it on
I get the comment about backing, but this makes sense too. When it's time for new braid, spool it directly onto another reel. The used braid the becomes the backing on the new spool and the unused braid is on top and ready to go. Another added benefit is you can use the drag on the old reel instead of using a towel to keep it tight.
A good ideas to put line on your reel is a bolt (1/4" or 5/16") with a fairly stiff spring and wingnut. Put your spool of line on the bolt (you can use various spacers for different size spools) and tighten up the wingnut to put tension on the spring. That should give you enough tension on the line when you are filling your reel. Works for me.
Thank you for being specific, sharing good tips and providing a short video. Some of these anglers with 18 minute videos talking, talking, talking about nothing get cut off before I view more than 60 seconds.
Just got my first baitcaster today. I’ve been wanting to try it out for the longest time. This video is very helpful because I wasn’t sure on how to spool it up. Thank you
"Put a pencil through the spool and then hold it with your feet" - I had to chuckle at that bit, I've spooled my reels using that method so many times. Often when you accidentally go too fast you have to just watch as the spool of line comes loose and makes a run for it ;) I need to get back into fishing - it's been too long:)
because of your presentation now i almost understand how it works with baitcaster. Just bought daiwa type R bcause of this very informative channel. thumbs up.
Great stuff! Putting the kink in the line while spooling and holding line tightly makes all the difference. I was having a hard time with line digging into itself. Thanks.
I was having problems with the braided lines digging itself on to the spool causing some serious backlash and bird's nest. Now I know why!! Thanks for the info!
That tip make pressure with the towel is very good. I have that spool station but I don't make pressure and last time I got an horrible backlash and literal lost all my braid line... Thank you
Thank you for the video I had many questions about how to spool my new bait caster and how to tie the knot can’t wait to try spooling and start fishing
Great tip on tightening line when spooling. I had trouble with braid the first time I spooled it on a new Diawa Tatula doing just what you said. Since I've been using mono as backing and trying to guess at half a spool (75 yds ) in order to have line left to replace old line in future. Doing your way without backing & then reversing it onto another reel is great tip and I can fill reel & get same amount of use out of 150 yd spool. Just ordered some power pro super slick v2 in black for my Curado DC so I will give your method a try. Thanks for the advice and keep those videos coming.
Oldie but a goodie! Been thinking about investing in a spooling station. I had a die hard saltwater fisherman show me to use a book. I put the line in a decently weighted book for tension and spool thru my rod and then to my reel. The more pages you use, the tighter the tension. As it creates fair amount of resistance.
BassResource - Bass Fishing Information .... I don't know how I went so long without this spooling station! Just recieved one, as per your recommendation, and it's an outstanding tool. Thanks for the tip and suggestion. Better than my book trick for sure!!
So what happens to the tightness the first time you fish with it? Am I supposed to tighten the drag all the way down and grab a towel every time I reel the line in?
Yea the tape is very important especially if you have a reel without those wooful holes in the spool for the line. Stops your line from slipping. I got a new okuma coldwater cw-354d and okuma recommends the tape too.
BassResource - Bass Fishing Information I must say though, nothing compares to casting a baitcaster....it’s much more enjoyable than a spinning setup imho.
Thanks for the video. Every other video seems to be about spooling braid onto a backer to "save money". To me this just seems silly unless you have a large number of rods you need to spool at once. Braid is about $10-15 for the length I need, and I spool like once per reel (4 reels) every 1-2 years, staggering it. Cost just isn't an issue, and I'm broke a joke.
those holes in the spool are also for tying the braid directly to the spool without tape you tie the knot through 2 of the holes and it will be literally impossible for the braid to slip
Nicely done. Tight spool explained very well. Only adjustment is the type of tape to ensure the braid will not slip on the smooth spool. Tape a layer on the spool to provide a grip zone. I prefer Tuck tape for base and over knot. Mono backing is economical just ensure you cover the knot to avoid issues down the road (experience talking) Thanks again for a great video
Thanks for posting this video. I like your idea of using the terry towel to help spool it on tighter. I just bought some Power pro super slick braid. Hoping to reduce a little noise and visibility with it.
If you don't have that set up use my old school method of water in a bucket, throw the line spool in and add tension with a wet towel. Hope this helps 👍👍
Great Video. Once you cast out wouldn't the line fill the spool allot looser than when you first put the new line on? No sure if I'm understanding this.
To be sure, the "casted line" won't pack back as tightly as when you first put it on. But the problem is braid digging in the spool way past the "casted line" part. This method prevents that from happening. Enjoy!
How much different is your settings with braid than mono? How much differents in casting braid than mono. Just changed over to braid from mono. Lost a big fish today because of line breakage on 12 pd mono. Went to 20 braid in low vis green. Shawn
Thanks for the video. can you do one in how to maintain a bait caster and spinning reel? how you clean them and lubricate? I'm not sure what to do to make them last 30+ years. much appreciated.
Glen I use braid all the time and I spool it tight when I put it on my reel then when I start throwing my bait after awhile that line is no longer tight and it will bird nest how do you keep your line tight on the spool while fishing and I like all the tips you give Thanks!!
Hi Charlie. This method of spooling the line is not meant to eliminate backlashes, but rather reduce the severity of a backlash. In particular, it prevents the line from digging into itself, and reduces how deep into the spool a backlash will go. That said, yes, the first part of the line that has been used for casting doesn't spool back on tight. So that can and will backlash if your reel isn't dialed in correctly and/or you cast too hard.
im so happy to watch this video. but i have one question sir,since i am very very new using baitcaster..should i put directly the lure to my main line?after setting up main line to the reel,should i attach directly the lur to it?or should i need a swivel?please looking forward on your reply.
Is it true that you need to move your fingers (Terry cloth) back and forth for uniformity or does the tightness you presented gives braided lines its uniformity?
if you use maybe like 10,15 even 20 or so LB braid and you catch a big fish, it can cause the braid line to sink in the reel while reeling in the fish? i know the line wont be as tight after you cast your line when you first spooled it....
To be sure, the "casted line" won't pack back as tightly as when you first put it on. But the problem is braid digging in the spool way past the "casted line" part. This method prevents that from happening. Enjoy!
BassResource - Bass Fishing Techniques I checked out the price actually it’s that bad I been using power pro green but it acts like it picks up a lot of fine debris in heavy cover I will try the seaguar kanzen thanks
How do you keep that pressure on your line when you're fishing? Nobody addresses this. I cast forty yards of line and just reel it in with no pressure when fishing.
When you get a backlash, the line that's tangled is on the spool, not what you cast out. This technique addresses the line that's on the spool after the cast.
Good thing I saw this after I spooled mine
Lol me to
Same
Lmao same. Had a backlash yesterday and had that issue where the line dug into itself.
All of us
Yep me too. Have to do over lol
To people new to using Braid, don't forget that you can get two uses out of it! Braid has nearly no memory, so if you flip the line around (I use two empty water bottles) and reel it back on the spool you have fresh Braid on your reel without spending and you're actually using the line that "never sees the light of day" on the base of your reel. Hope this helps
That’s a good tip as well, TheLaxplayer00. Thanks for sharing.
Wtf so simple yet so genius
I had never thought about this but it's brilliant.
Ha ive always done the same thing! Except I have a spare reel and spool so I just reel it off and I'm good to go. Definitely a great tip
This might be the best tip I have ever seen in a comment,awesome tip buddy,thank you! 😁
I'm a little late to the party but, this is one of the best videos explaining how to spool braid specifically. I kept having issues and realized it was due to the line not being spooled tight enough. Thanks!
You're welcome Guybrush Threepwood! Thanks for watching.
Thanks. I just bought my first baitcaster and wanted to make sure I did it right.
Your video was the best how too 👍
Hahaha. I use the pencil with my feet trick. Thought I was the only one. Lol. Works better if you are barefoot. Grip the pencil with your toes lol
NC Outdoors With Justin B. It's not even needed you can just let the spool dance on the floor I literally just tie my line to the spool and toss the line spool on the ground and just reel and it just bounces around a little bit as I reel it on
@@rainstorm7055 that's what i do 😂😂
NC Outdoors With Justin B. I do it all the time lmao
I just put it in a storage container and close the lid, it puts enough tension on my line
I used the feet trick until I was married, now I still use it because no amount t of explaining to a non fishing wife will keep the spool level.
I get the comment about backing, but this makes sense too. When it's time for new braid, spool it directly onto another reel. The used braid the becomes the backing on the new spool and the unused braid is on top and ready to go. Another added benefit is you can use the drag on the old reel instead of using a towel to keep it tight.
That’s a good tip as well, GGFishing804. Thanks for sharing.
I actually spool my new braid on wet. I soak the new spool in water first. I've found that helps it lay down better and more closer to actually use.
@@pjsavagejr I'm not sure how that could happen???
A good ideas to put line on your reel is a bolt (1/4" or 5/16") with a fairly stiff spring and wingnut. Put your spool of line on the bolt (you can use various spacers for different size spools) and tighten up the wingnut to put tension on the spring. That should give you enough tension on the line when you are filling your reel. Works for me.
Thank you for being specific, sharing good tips and providing a short video. Some of these anglers with 18 minute videos talking, talking, talking about nothing get cut off before I view more than 60 seconds.
Hi Mark Rothenberg, glad I could provide value. I know exactly what you're talking about! Thanks for watching!
I am nnew to the braid game and this video was a big help to a newbie like me, thanks a lot!
Glad it was helpful!
Just got my first baitcaster today. I’ve been wanting to try it out for the longest time. This video is very helpful because I wasn’t sure on how to spool it up. Thank you
Glad to help, Glock Armorer. Let me know how it works out as I would love to see the results.
Good luck and happy backlashing! 😅
"Put a pencil through the spool and then hold it with your feet" - I had to chuckle at that bit, I've spooled my reels using that method so many times. Often when you accidentally go too fast you have to just watch as the spool of line comes loose and makes a run for it ;)
I need to get back into fishing - it's been too long:)
because of your presentation now i almost understand how it works with baitcaster. Just bought daiwa type R bcause of this very informative channel. thumbs up.
Mata Kail, glad I can help. Thanks for subscribing as well.
Great stuff! Putting the kink in the line while spooling and holding line tightly makes all the difference. I was having a hard time with line digging into itself. Thanks.
Dean H, glad I can help. Thanks for subscribing as well.
I was having problems with the braided lines digging itself on to the spool causing some serious backlash and bird's nest. Now I know why!! Thanks for the info!
PonchMuniz, glad I can help. Thanks for subscribing as well.
That tip make pressure with the towel is very good. I have that spool station but I don't make pressure and last time I got an horrible backlash and literal lost all my braid line... Thank you
You're welcome Allan Solís Solís! Thanks for watching.
Thank you for the video I had many questions about how to spool my new bait caster and how to tie the knot can’t wait to try spooling and start fishing
Glad it was helpful!
Glad I watched this AFTER I backlashed and had to remove a whole spool of line once it dug into its self lol.
Very helpful, thank you =)
Omg you fish
Exotics!!
Wait what?! You fish?
Hey I know you you’re that guy that what does them things with them spiders
Wasn't expecting to see this comment
Best video on putting braid on a caster
Hi Razorba Back Hair Shaver. Thanks for the feedback and support. I look forward to hearing more from you.
Would be lost without my trusty Berkley Spooling Station ... lol. Good video sir. The basics are the secret.
Ozarks Hillbilly looks pretty sweet I need to get me one
Thanks, Ozarks Hillbilly, I appreciate your feedback.
Great tip on keeping it tight! New to baitcasting so a big thanks for the education!
Awesomeness, I was wondering why my braid on my baitcaster was sticking together. Thanks again!!
You bet!
I'm just getting back to fishing again. Also first time I'm going to use baitcaster, your video was most helpful. Thanks!
Robert Smith, glad I could help. Looking forward to hearing much more from you.
Great tip on tightening line when spooling. I had trouble with braid the first time I spooled it on a new Diawa Tatula doing just what you said. Since I've been using mono as backing and trying to guess at half a spool (75 yds ) in order to have line left to replace old line in future. Doing your way without backing & then reversing it onto another reel is great tip and I can fill reel & get same amount of use out of 150 yd spool. Just ordered some power pro super slick v2 in black for my Curado DC so I will give your method a try. Thanks for the advice and keep those videos coming.
Ditch the power pro and use the Sufix 832 braid
Oldie but a goodie! Been thinking about investing in a spooling station. I had a die hard saltwater fisherman show me to use a book. I put the line in a decently weighted book for tension and spool thru my rod and then to my reel.
The more pages you use, the tighter the tension. As it creates fair amount of resistance.
That’s a good tip as well, Christopher. Thanks for sharing.
BassResource - Bass Fishing Information .... I don't know how I went so long without this spooling station!
Just recieved one, as per your recommendation, and it's an outstanding tool. Thanks for the tip and suggestion.
Better than my book trick for sure!!
Thanks for your help putting braided line on my Baitcaster reels.Buddy 🤠
Glad to help
So what happens to the tightness the first time you fish with it? Am I supposed to tighten the drag all the way down and grab a towel every time I reel the line in?
This is the question I've been trying to get answered too. Not sure why nobody addresses this extremely valid question.
Very helpful, as I usually pay someone at my tackle shop to do this job.
Dang they should do it for free
Just getting into baitcasting reels so this was real helpful. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Thank ya, this is what I was looking for
Yea the tape is very important especially if you have a reel without those wooful holes in the spool for the line. Stops your line from slipping. I got a new okuma coldwater cw-354d and okuma recommends the tape too.
Nice! We love to hear feedback like this. Thanks for being a loyal viewer!
Good video. Helpful hint on keeping the line tight was great!
This was such a helpful video thank you so much😊
You're welcome! Glad it was helpful.
Awesome video, just ordered my first bait caster and this really helped me out. Thank you from San Diego,CA
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.
Thanks dude. What a nice guy
Figured out what I was doing wrong. Not keeping the Line tight enough while spooling. Thank You
You're welcome! Thanks for watching.
What should I set my tension and brakes to when spooling the reel? This is my first time spooling a baitcaster.
Brakes and tension settings aren't in use while spooling. Just set your drag as tight as possible, as shown in the video.
@@bassresource Thank you for the help.
Thanks for the tips! On my third spool of line after only a week with my new baitcaster....learning is fun! 😆
I think we've all been there!
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I must say though, nothing compares to casting a baitcaster....it’s much more enjoyable than a spinning setup imho.
Straightforward video that answered my questions. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the video. Every other video seems to be about spooling braid onto a backer to "save money". To me this just seems silly unless you have a large number of rods you need to spool at once. Braid is about $10-15 for the length I need, and I spool like once per reel (4 reels) every 1-2 years, staggering it. Cost just isn't an issue, and I'm broke a joke.
Awesome. Thanks for the feedback Acidpope!
I always put on a mono backing. Saves money.
hmmm?an easy video with no nonsense? get the job done 1..2...3.. I LOVE it
Thanks! That was really helpful. I use the feet trick as well.
G'day from Australia,
Just before I watched this video I was spooling line with my feet!
Some great tips.
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.
those holes in the spool are also for tying the braid directly to the spool without tape you tie the knot through 2 of the holes and it will be literally impossible for the braid to slip
Thats what i thought they were for..
exactly how i always do it!! just a pain in the ass getting it to come out the other side :P any tips on getting it thru easier?
Thanks man, wouldn’t have thought about winding it that tight but makes perfect sense 👍
Captain Goldbeered, glad I could help. Looking forward to hearing much more from you.
Nicely done. Tight spool explained very well. Only adjustment is the type of tape to ensure the braid will not slip on the smooth spool. Tape a layer on the spool to provide a grip zone. I prefer Tuck tape for base and over knot. Mono backing is economical just ensure you cover the knot to avoid issues down the road (experience talking)
Thanks again for a great video
Hi duewy Enki. Thanks for the feedback and support. I look forward to hearing more from you.
Thanks I never thought of spolling so tight. Make a sense though.👍
Thanks, good tip re: the tightness. It will help with mess I sometimes get with braid.
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.
Thank you for all the tips that you give us. Let's go fishing.
Awesome. Thanks for the feedback Steve Burns!
this is a great video. I'm new to baitcasters but love braid thanks
You're welcome truckin2 fish! Thanks for watching.
Simple and helpful..thanks!
Great video, I'm very new to baitcasters so there were a few things a didn't know and I enjoyed the few jokes and tips, great video.
This was actually really helpful. Thx
ScRt_Wyvern, glad I can help. Thanks for subscribing as well.
Thanks for posting this video. I like your idea of using the terry towel to help spool it on tighter. I just bought some Power pro super slick braid. Hoping to reduce a little noise and visibility with it.
Glad to help, WEmp3roRW. Let me know how it works out as I would love to see the results.
I use the cloth medical tape. It is waterproof, holds really great, and and softens the knot.
That’s a good tip as well, Sum1Fishy. Thanks for sharing.
If you don't have that set up use my old school method of water in a bucket, throw the line spool in and add tension with a wet towel. Hope this helps 👍👍
That’s a good tip as well, @madsombrero. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you
Would it be better to get it wet and put the line on make it a little tighter?
Great Video.
Once you cast out wouldn't the line fill the spool allot looser than when you first put the new line on?
No sure if I'm understanding this.
To be sure, the "casted line" won't pack back as tightly as when you first put it on. But the problem is braid digging in the spool way past the "casted line" part. This method prevents that from happening. Enjoy!
@@bassresource Thank you:)
How much different is your settings with braid than mono? How much differents in casting braid than mono. Just changed over to braid from mono. Lost a big fish today because of line breakage on 12 pd mono. Went to 20 braid in low vis green. Shawn
The cast control settings are no different between line types.
Thanks for the video. can you do one in how to maintain a bait caster and spinning reel? how you clean them and lubricate? I'm not sure what to do to make them last 30+ years. much appreciated.
Glad you liked it Paul Durand!
Very helpful. Thank you for all the tips, tricks, and info!!
Yes, absolutely Andrew Brooks! Thanks for watching!
BassResource - Bass Fishing Techniques absolutely I watch a lot of your stuff. I've been subscribed and alter is on!
Really helpful man thanks! Just had my braid dig into itself cause I wasn’t spooling it on as tough as this!
NWP FILMS, glad I could help. Looking forward to hearing much more from you.
same it was a nightmare I had to hack it off
Thanks cause I’m putting on new braid line for my swimbaits
Thanks for the tips. I appreciate your content.
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.
FYI, if you wear crocs the pencil method works great and fits into the holes on the side.
I still have issues the line digging into itself when I cast
Thanks ole buddy! Nice and simple
No problem 👍
Thanks I needed this so let's go fishing now
Have fun
Great tips. Thanks for the help.
Happy to help!
THANK you.
You're welcome!
Great video you kept it short simple but effective 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Glad you liked it
Thanks Glen. Real (reel) good advise with the tightening of the line.
Makes sense thanks man!
Fantastic video!!!
Thanks for the visit
Glen I use braid all the time and I spool it tight when I put it on my reel then when I start throwing my bait after awhile that line is no longer tight and it will bird nest how do you keep your line tight on the spool while fishing and I like all the tips you give Thanks!!
Hi Charlie. This method of spooling the line is not meant to eliminate backlashes, but rather reduce the severity of a backlash. In particular, it prevents the line from digging into itself, and reduces how deep into the spool a backlash will go. That said, yes, the first part of the line that has been used for casting doesn't spool back on tight. So that can and will backlash if your reel isn't dialed in correctly and/or you cast too hard.
Thanks a lot will do from now on cause my backlashes are horrible
Gary Spencer, glad I can help. Thanks for subscribing as well.
Needed this!
This is very helpful thanks so much
Glad you liked it Ok Boomer!
Great video! Would a microfiber towel be too abrasive?
It should be fine. Just pause every now and then to avoid heat build-up.
im so happy to watch this video. but i have one question sir,since i am very very new using baitcaster..should i put directly the lure to my main line?after setting up main line to the reel,should i attach directly the lur to it?or should i need a swivel?please looking forward on your reply.
Tie directly to your lure. Good luck!
Nice vid!! Do you use FC leader on baitcaster?
I don't
@@bassresource thanks!
Is it true that you need to move your fingers (Terry cloth) back and forth for uniformity or does the tightness you presented gives braided lines its uniformity?
Do not move the line. The reel does that for you.
Pretty easy to follow...thx a lot 🙂
Glad it was helpful!
if you use maybe like 10,15 even 20 or so LB braid and you catch a big fish, it can cause the braid line to sink in the reel while reeling in the fish? i know the line wont be as tight after you cast your line when you first spooled it....
To be sure, the "casted line" won't pack back as tightly as when you first put it on. But the problem is braid digging in the spool way past the "casted line" part. This method prevents that from happening. Enjoy!
is 15 Lb. braid heavy enough for bass?
What pound test are you using here, and what pound or type of leader are you using with it?
It's 50lb test in the video, and no leaders.
Great tip. Appreciate you guys taking the time to educate us on cool techniques 👌🏼
Glad to help, Carlos Barroso. Let me know how it works out as I would love to see the results.
Great tips!
Glad you like them!
thanks again for all your help.
Jo Reinsch, glad I can help. Thanks for subscribing as well.
Thanks dude. I subscribed and awesome video
I wish I would have seen this video before I spooled my reel great tips though 👍
Doh!
Great video! I'll be re-spooling some of my reels 👍
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.
Great video!
Thanks for watching @TheDdrumbum32!
@bassresource no prob! Going to get my first bait caster after 34 years of fishing! I've just always used a spinner outfit..
Thank you. This was very helpful!
Adam Jordan, glad I could help. Let me know which tips helped the most. Looking forward to hearing much more from you.
Glen I would like to know what brands of braid you like best
Seaguar Smackdown for most applications; Seaguar Kanzen for frogs.
BassResource - Bass Fishing Techniques I checked out the price actually it’s that bad I been using power pro green but it acts like it picks up a lot of fine debris in heavy cover I will try the seaguar kanzen thanks
Thanks for sharing this video my friend!!! I'm new to the Baitcasting game...
Glad to help, GRANT JOHN. Let me know how it works out as I would love to see the results.