This was the best demonstration I've seen on spooling a spinning reel. The fluorescent cord demonstration of tying a knot was extremely helpful. As a beginner I really appreciate this video.
That last tip about running your line out and then reeling it in with some tension was really cool that’s definitely something i’m gonna have to try!!!
Just pull your line out till the backlash comes out lmao then hold the line and reel it back in slowly and if there’s knots just pull them out pulling out a backlash is simple
i like alberto knots for mono to braid, braid to fluro. monos only for the braid to dig into. Covering the spool is plenty I've learned throughout the years.
Commented before I watched the last part. Great idea about laying out the line with a swivel. Should have figured it out. I usually lay line out on water while paddling away in my kayak. I feel this will save a bunch of time on the water. Thanks.
This was a big help! Thank you!! Suggestion. Show the knot at around the 3 min mark from different angles as I had to watch it a few times to get it. I see other people had difficulty too.
Good information just want to add a side note If you stop reeling when filling up your spool and the line twisted turn the spool over this should take the twist out
Thanks to the Googan Lab for some fire tips that I never knew before and will come in handy for me in the future. Keep up the great content you guys. Googan Squad is gon finesse the fishing scene
This was soooo helpful, extremely informative. I was sruggling so much with this i didnt even know where to start, this helped me get my rod spooled up and ready for my next day of fishing. Although i did struggle with the knots especially the uni-uni splice knot.
I use 10lb braid & you will wind knots. I try to cast easy but sometimes you just get wind knots & good luck getting it out with 10lb braid, 20lb is ok. But I can cast further using 10lb. Love the double Uni Knot for connecting braid to mono or flourocarbon. Caught many bullreds here on the SE TX Coast without breaking a 10lb braid to 20lb flouro leader.
I'm a total novice, looking to do this for the first time. If we're never likely to see the mono or whatever it was he tied to the spool, what's the point of doing it at all? Why not just have the braid all the way to the spool?
That's exactly how I just finished spooling my new Shimano reel, minus the electrical tape. I used to use it but I haven't had any issues without it so far. Nothing like getting a lesson from America's dad tho
Another tip is to have the label facing upward, as the line makers all put the label on the same side. This will also help with the line memory. Otherwise the only thing I wasn't a huge fan of was the electrical tape, obviously you'll never see it till you put on more line.
I’ve seen you post multiple times and you seem to know your stuff. So a clockwise spinning reel (facing the front) should be fed by the fill spool with the line coming off the same direction (clockwise)? I’ve searched the internet and keep seeing conflicting reports, seems to be a trend with fishing. I am a very green angler and tried 15lb braid on my spinner but failed due to line slippage. I watched several videos that tied straight braid using electric tape around the spool as well. I also fed it from the spool like you would a bait caster. The reel casted great, but the drag was very screwy. Not sure if my reel just doesn’t like straight braid or if I didn’t apply enough tension. I took the line off and am contemplating going to a tackle shop or buying one of those fancy line tensioners devices. Life of hard knocks is the best teacher but learning about tackle is tricky on your own.
So is this just Justin’s other channel? I mean he’s the smartest off the bunch and definitely the first Googan I’d go to for advice, but damn. Jon should show us how read a fish finder and how to break down maps of big lakes. I feel like Peric knows a lot about how weather conditions play into the bite and how to adapt to it. Flair can’t fish. Rob needs to start a Googan firearms channel. LoJo, 1rod and everyone else just keep doing you’re thing. Also why isn’t Nick from 618 in the squad??????!!!!!!!
Have only fished spinning reel fairly new angler though and have been doing it wrong the whole time thanks LFG and Googan Lab next go over casting reels they scare me lol
Casting reels excel in some areas that's for sure, but if you're bank fishing, a spinning reel can do it all. Master it first, casting overhead, casting from each side, and learning to make small accurate pitches. I found fishing towards the shore that I see a bigger benefit of using a baitcaster, as it helps me pin point my casts near targets better. Specifically the casting towards the bank or a dock. -IA
Would it really be the end of the world if you didnt use any backing?? I feel like if its just about saving line than i wouldnt bother i personally enjoy buying line lol
Does braid with lower diameter make it where the line will snap more easier when casting I saw another video saying it will but I am not sure and is braid good for freshwater or no?
Only spinning reel question I have.. Why whenever I see someone using a spinning reel on youtube videos is their drag so loose. Ive used spinning reels all my life as my primary reel. I just started using bait casters last year. Ive never had my drag set so loose that it clinks as I set the hook.
It all depends on how big the hooks you're using are, strong the line is, and to avoid horsing around a fish. I use a Ned Rig quite often and if the drag is too tight, I'll bend my hooks out. Just takes a little bit of time to tire out the fish but keeps my gear nice and lands more fish. -IA
Some people use the mono as a base layer (filler) to give the braid something to “bite” down into to prevent the braid from spinning on the reel. Plus, good braid can be expensive, and depending on your spool diameter having that cheaper mono as your base will help save you some money in the long run. I can’t think of any cons per say, just make sure you’re using a good ratio of braid to leader line diameter. I generally stick to a 2:1 ration… So, if I’m wanting to use a 12lbs leader, I typical pair that with a 25-30lbs braid main. Hope that helps!
If you tie braid straight to the reel, it will slip because there is no stretch in braid. Mono stretches and kind of binds to the spool much better. On the business side of things, mono is very cheap and fills a portion of the reel that will never be seen, or you hope it won't haha. -IA
WOW!!! What a great F&#@ing video man. Love your products as well Actually purchased a new BIG Tackle box due to some of your new products. Chao and tight lines boyys
Im sorry. I love the GS. I have ordered t-shirts from the website and they don't look half of the quality the guys wear on camera in the vids. I know its just clothing but its my hard earned money. Im not happy.
Took my brand new Battle II 5000 for a spin yesterday for the very first time and I hooked a 20lb yellowtail using a Ugly Stik X2 (medium hard) rod th-cam.com/users/postUgkxM68VkfsQhHaabDce1IwOCXuvumcpbZ_k . This combo was recommended on some website and it did not disappoint me. The reel is smooth, the drag click is pretty cool cause i think it adds to the excitement of fighting the fish, personally the drag is my favorite part. I use braid and 300 yards will fill the entire spool. This combo is my main setup from now on although I have to disclose I am new to fishing.
Ok.... you lost me when you put the tape on. Let's say you hook a larger than expected fish and you get 'Spooled', you know when you are out of line.... If you lock it down with tape, you are going to hear a dreadful 'SNAP' which will be your line. If you keep it free and able to spin on the spool arbor, as that lunker keeps pulling.... you're still in the fight. Jus say'n. Nick in Redfield Arkansas.
I have an electric line spooler that allows me to remove the spool and put the line on it with no twist at all. One thing that I have learned, especially on my small diameter spools, is when you cast...say 100', you can have up to 250-300 twists between the spool and the end of the line. When you lift the lure out of the water between casts, several twists come out. After a hand-full of casts that first 100' off the reel ends up twisted back onto the reel...especially after your first line break.
New subscriber. Love the way you use paracord for the knots. Even though I've been doing this for decades, it's nice to slow it down for older eyes. Good job mate!
LFG is killing it with the informational videos. I’ve been teaching my buddy to bass fish here in north Georgia and I made him come watch all of the googan lab videos so far. Keep it coming!!!
If it’s best to spool on braid off the end of the spool in a counter clockwise direction, why does Power Pro put a pair of notches on the edges of their spools which hang up on the braid, making spooling off the end almost impossible?
This was the best demonstration I've seen on spooling a spinning reel. The fluorescent cord demonstration of tying a knot was extremely helpful. As a beginner I really appreciate this video.
Yo I love how you guys are taking it slow and covering all the basics before heading to more difficult topics. Excited for those!! Well done googan!!
Dude, just visited the Googan HQ. and it made my year thank you
Its literally on my bucket list to visit the HG!!!
I haven’t missed any of the new series very good information thanks LFG
Same I’m afraid to miss a single one and miss a critical info that could help me land my pb bass
That last tip about running your line out and then reeling it in with some tension was really cool that’s definitely something i’m gonna have to try!!!
Can we get a tips video on how to pull out a backlash?
Just pull your line out till the backlash comes out lmao then hold the line and reel it back in slowly and if there’s knots just pull them out pulling out a backlash is simple
Are you still backlashing?
i like alberto knots for mono to braid, braid to fluro. monos only for the braid to dig into. Covering the spool is plenty I've learned throughout the years.
Time for ANOTHER GOOGAN LAB Heater!
I would love to see a video about using graphs and picking the right graph to start with!!!
They picked the right guy to do these types of videos keep up the good work justin
Professor Rackley class is now in session Boy's and Girls! Great job on this Channel LFG.
Commented before I watched the last part. Great idea about laying out the line with a swivel. Should have figured it out. I usually lay line out on water while paddling away in my kayak. I feel this will save a bunch of time on the water. Thanks.
This was a big help! Thank you!! Suggestion. Show the knot at around the 3 min mark from different angles as I had to watch it a few times to get it. I see other people had difficulty too.
Great job. I’ve done it three or four times and it works great.
Can't wait to see Norm and T.J. on the squad!!!
And Westin😎🤙
@Levi Greene you don’t like them?
Good information just want to add a side note If you stop reeling when filling up your spool and the line twisted turn the spool over this should take the twist out
Thanks to the Googan Lab for some fire tips that I never knew before and will come in handy for me in the future. Keep up the great content you guys. Googan Squad is gon finesse the fishing scene
Clear, concise and to the point. Perfect. Subbed!
Absolutely loving these quick tip videos!!!
Do one on which line to use when
And how to use a bait caster. I just ordered one
This video answered the question I ask on the double uni knot video 😂
Well done. Fantastic channel.
What size spinning reel was used in this video?
Can you doo a video on how to use baitcasters and what the different components of the caster does?
This was soooo helpful, extremely informative. I was sruggling so much with this i didnt even know where to start, this helped me get my rod spooled up and ready for my next day of fishing. Although i did struggle with the knots especially the uni-uni splice knot.
Very helpful to know for first time using an open face reel.
Could you guys make a vid on how to spool a baitcaster? Just spooled all my spinning combos with this vid
I use 10lb braid & you will wind knots.
I try to cast easy but sometimes you just get wind knots & good luck getting it out with 10lb braid, 20lb is ok. But I can cast further using 10lb.
Love the double Uni Knot for connecting braid to mono or flourocarbon.
Caught many bullreds here on the SE TX Coast without breaking a 10lb braid to 20lb flouro leader.
So glad y’all decided to start this channel. LFG is killing it!!!
I'm a total novice, looking to do this for the first time. If we're never likely to see the mono or whatever it was he tied to the spool, what's the point of doing it at all? Why not just have the braid all the way to the spool?
When I was young, I used to forget to open the bail everytime lol.
That's exactly how I just finished spooling my new Shimano reel, minus the electrical tape. I used to use it but I haven't had any issues without it so far.
Nothing like getting a lesson from America's dad tho
Another tip is to have the label facing upward, as the line makers all put the label on the same side. This will also help with the line memory.
Otherwise the only thing I wasn't a huge fan of was the electrical tape, obviously you'll never see it till you put on more line.
I’ve seen you post multiple times and you seem to know your stuff. So a clockwise spinning reel (facing the front) should be fed by the fill spool with the line coming off the same direction (clockwise)? I’ve searched the internet and keep seeing conflicting reports, seems to be a trend with fishing. I am a very green angler and tried 15lb braid on my spinner but failed due to line slippage. I watched several videos that tied straight braid using electric tape around the spool as well. I also fed it from the spool like you would a bait caster. The reel casted great, but the drag was very screwy. Not sure if my reel just doesn’t like straight braid or if I didn’t apply enough tension. I took the line off and am contemplating going to a tackle shop or buying one of those fancy line tensioners devices. Life of hard knocks is the best teacher but learning about tackle is tricky on your own.
I heard braid doen't twist? I've seen different methods. Some people go striaght on with a pencil in the spool?
Wish I would have seen this a week ago when I bought my first spinning reel
Learning so much from the googan lab
Let’s see if I’ve been doing it wrong this whole time
How far are you casting that you need that much security? Or is it that your lures are so expensive that it would break the bank?
Can you go over spooling a spinning reel with a spooling tool? I use one that rotates the same direction as the spool to prevent line twist.
Anyone know what model that spyderco knife is? They look cool and I kinda want to get one
I love these vids even if I already know it, it good to get some refreshers and some tips!!
Nice choice of blade there brother
Let’s go new viddd GOOGAN LAB is fireee
Great video. Thank you. This was very helpful
These videos are awesome!!! So much great info
Can you do how to rig a soft plastic please it would be very helpful
How the heck does your braid spool sit flat on the table so nicely?
What line would you recommend for high altitude, Southern MT lake trout?
I don't like using braid. The wind always cause issues.
Awesome! Learned some things I never knew
so useful, thanks googans!
Which way was the line coming off the spool?
So is this just Justin’s other channel? I mean he’s the smartest off the bunch and definitely the first Googan I’d go to for advice, but damn. Jon should show us how read a fish finder and how to break down maps of big lakes. I feel like Peric knows a lot about how weather conditions play into the bite and how to adapt to it. Flair can’t fish. Rob needs to start a Googan firearms channel. LoJo, 1rod and everyone else just keep doing you’re thing. Also why isn’t Nick from 618 in the squad??????!!!!!!!
Have only fished spinning reel fairly new angler though and have been doing it wrong the whole time thanks LFG and Googan Lab next go over casting reels they scare me lol
Casting reels excel in some areas that's for sure, but if you're bank fishing, a spinning reel can do it all. Master it first, casting overhead, casting from each side, and learning to make small accurate pitches.
I found fishing towards the shore that I see a bigger benefit of using a baitcaster, as it helps me pin point my casts near targets better. Specifically the casting towards the bank or a dock.
-IA
Would it really be the end of the world if you didnt use any backing?? I feel like if its just about saving line than i wouldnt bother i personally enjoy buying line lol
Does braid with lower diameter make it where the line will snap more easier when casting I saw another video saying it will but I am not sure and is braid good for freshwater or no?
Looking forward to what’s next
What rod do you recommend for spinning reels?
Only spinning reel question I have.. Why whenever I see someone using a spinning reel on youtube videos is their drag so loose. Ive used spinning reels all my life as my primary reel. I just started using bait casters last year. Ive never had my drag set so loose that it clinks as I set the hook.
It all depends on how big the hooks you're using are, strong the line is, and to avoid horsing around a fish.
I use a Ned Rig quite often and if the drag is too tight, I'll bend my hooks out.
Just takes a little bit of time to tire out the fish but keeps my gear nice and lands more fish.
-IA
New to fishing here. Any reason you use mono before the braid? Any cons to just having braid all the way until you have your mono / fluoro leader?
Some people use the mono as a base layer (filler) to give the braid something to “bite” down into to prevent the braid from spinning on the reel. Plus, good braid can be expensive, and depending on your spool diameter having that cheaper mono as your base will help save you some money in the long run. I can’t think of any cons per say, just make sure you’re using a good ratio of braid to leader line diameter. I generally stick to a 2:1 ration… So, if I’m wanting to use a 12lbs leader, I typical pair that with a 25-30lbs braid main. Hope that helps!
Great info
What is the purpose of the mono base? I have never used a base and never had any issues with my lines. Just curious.
If you tie braid straight to the reel, it will slip because there is no stretch in braid. Mono stretches and kind of binds to the spool much better.
On the business side of things, mono is very cheap and fills a portion of the reel that will never be seen, or you hope it won't haha.
-IA
Also the braid tends to be very tight and cause damage to the spool, mono base gives a better cushion for it.
KILLIN IT!!!
Where I come from, we call the mono the backer... in the land of salmon and steelhead, the backer is bad news!!! Time to chase the fish with the boat!
Can you tie braid directly to the reel or do you have to start with mono?
I was wondering the same thing
FG knot always, never know when your gonna hook a big northern, walleye, or even a musky
TH-cam lagging balls for anyone else right now? Also great vid my good sir.
I didn’t get the notification until like 10 minutes ago!!!
WOW!!! What a great F&#@ing video man. Love your products as well Actually purchased a new BIG Tackle box due to some of your new products. Chao and tight lines boyys
I don’t know what witchcraft I’m watching with the uni knot I’ve done it 10x and can’t get it to do what yours did I’m a novice obviously 😅
Im sorry. I love the GS. I have ordered t-shirts from the website and they don't look half of the quality the guys wear on camera in the vids. I know its just clothing but its my hard earned money. Im not happy.
Tell it!
Nevermind
Took my brand new Battle II 5000 for a spin yesterday for the very first time and I hooked a 20lb yellowtail using a Ugly Stik X2 (medium hard) rod th-cam.com/users/postUgkxM68VkfsQhHaabDce1IwOCXuvumcpbZ_k . This combo was recommended on some website and it did not disappoint me. The reel is smooth, the drag click is pretty cool cause i think it adds to the excitement of fighting the fish, personally the drag is my favorite part. I use braid and 300 yards will fill the entire spool. This combo is my main setup from now on although I have to disclose I am new to fishing.
That's my boy Justin bby yea..😐 let me calm down
Hey they listened
to me
Ok.... you lost me when you put the tape on.
Let's say you hook a larger than expected fish and you get 'Spooled', you know when you are out of line....
If you lock it down with tape, you are going to hear a dreadful 'SNAP' which will be your line.
If you keep it free and able to spin on the spool arbor, as that lunker keeps pulling.... you're still in the fight.
Jus say'n.
Nick in Redfield Arkansas.
So go buy all diff kinds of line and learn alot of knots gotcha
Didn’t work for me
First
Sheeew always early
Papa rack
,🤣
This is the worst ever I've tangled and responded my line 7 times in the past 2 days
Dude keep your image as thumbnail to find you some one easy.....
I would be dumber for following these not correct tips. Get smarter not dumber
Quit talking so much and just do the show
Too many steps. Too confusing.
need one of this vids for baitcasters
LOVING the Googan Lab videos! Keep them coming!
(At the time I'm watching) why is there over 200 views and only 30 likes? SMASH IT PEOPLE
I have an electric line spooler that allows me to remove the spool and put the line on it with no twist at all. One thing that I have learned, especially on my small diameter spools, is when you cast...say 100', you can have up to 250-300 twists between the spool and the end of the line. When you lift the lure out of the water between casts, several twists come out. After a hand-full of casts that first 100' off the reel ends up twisted back onto the reel...especially after your first line break.
I guess this video is only for experienced fishermen. 😅
I use a lot of the time using a spinning rod. This video helps so much. Keep the videos coming!
New subscriber. Love the way you use paracord for the knots. Even though I've been doing this for decades, it's nice to slow it down for older eyes. Good job mate!
LFG is killing it with the informational videos. I’ve been teaching my buddy to bass fish here in north Georgia and I made him come watch all of the googan lab videos so far. Keep it coming!!!
no one wants to see you, they want to see what you're doing. stop zooming out, i can't see anything.
Great video
You sound like Corey Taylor. Makes sense why you start your reel with a Slipknot.
Joking aside, good video 👍
Nice vid
curious... Flair fish anymore. I use hockey tape. the last two tips were lightbulb moments...
If it’s best to spool on braid off the end of the spool in a counter clockwise direction, why does Power Pro put a pair of notches on the edges of their spools which hang up on the braid, making spooling off the end almost impossible?
All my line just comes off .
What was the reel you used in this video?