How to put fishing line on a Baitcaster + Levelwind Reel
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- Short video on how to put monofilament fishing line on a baitcaster/levelwind reel
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Being from the Eastern Shore of Virginia and fishing in the ocean and bay everyday from April until rock season was over I can't remember not knowing how to put string on a reel. But my friend from the Midwest never fished but hunted and trapped nearly all year depending what critter was in season. Anyway he put three rod and reels together before visiting yesterday. I said wow Dan I thought you'd never been fishing before. He said I haven't but I watched this video on utube and just followed the guys visual instructions. If anyone needs quick advice on stringing a reel please watch this. The instructor is extremely clear and basic. Great job on the video dude.
Thanks for the review.
The way this guys going he will be on the outdoor channel in no time ;)
BMK no way, his voice is annoying af
Don't ever quit man you make good content. 👍
Thanks!
Thanks for an easy to understand video, even a newbie like me got at 1st try.
Glad to help.
@@ChattCats hi, what the name or model of the reel?..is made in USA?.. thanks, I'm from Argentina
Great job! You made it clear and simple. Thank you!!
Glad it helped!
The rail is a line guide😀. Thanks for the video, very good
Thanks!
Love the American Spirit rods.
+Kasey Cornette Great rods for sure!
Now I have to find a video that shows how to tie a slip knot. Just kidding.
I actually had too hahaha
This was very helpful unlike other videos good job man 👍
Glad it helped!
@@ChattCats hi, one question , what the name of this reel(model)is made in USA?..I have penn 310 gti.made in usa.thxs
Love the boat!
good god that was the easiest tutorial to follow, well done very simple :)
Glad it helped!
Thank you for such a good clear explanation!
Glad it was helpful!
When you cut the excess line off the slip knot, should you leave some amount of excess in case all your line plays out and the knot still needs to hold against a fish? Or should you cut all the way back to the knot and only exoect the knot to keep all the line from loosening on the reel but not to hold up against the fight of a fish?
Yes, I would leave an inch of excess line from the knot.
When you put tension on the line with your thumb and Index finger, you should be allowing them to go left and right to follow the Level Wind. Not doing this is a good way to get the line piled up on one side more than the other. Should you find that the line is getting piled up more on one side than the other, continue to pull the line to the short side until it is straightened out.
Yes good point!
Nice u should do one one on the pen fishing rod bait caster
I will try to do one soon
Thanks for the help bro ! 👍
XD When he said that was a bait caster I was laughing my ass off.
We all learn!
upearly fishing.........Do you know the mechanical differences between a baitcast reel and a levelwind? Please reply so I can also laugh my ass off.
guys... do we have a special rod for baitcaster or all rod can do the job...
kat eldiablo I know this is an older question, but no bait casters go on what is called a casting rod (eyes on top) and spinning reels go on a spinning rod (eyes on bottom or water side of the rod). Just make sure you are purchasing a CASTING rod if you plan on using a bait caster or conventional reel (regardless if it is levelwind or not).
Does it matter if the slip knot is loose
It needs to be tight against the spool.
No electrical tape before spooling? Or is that only for braid?
I don't. Sometimes people back up braid with mono
True mono straight on the spool. The tape is to keep the braid tight to the spool. So it won't just spin without reeling it on to the spool
Nice rod and reel is that a combo
Couple questions for you! Do you need to put tension on the line when you spool it or is gripping it between your thumb and index finger enough. Just got my hands on an old Penn 320 GTI Levelwind and I'm going to test her out for sturgeon this weekend, and pointers for using the reel? I always use spin cast reels, not too familiar with conventional reels, how to adjust drag, guessing lever down is free spool, stuff like that. Thanks, great videos by the way!
Great investment you got there! Yeah, you can just grip the line with your thumb and index finger for tension. Lever down is free spool. Do you have a button on the side that goes up or down. If so, that's called the bait clicker. If you push it down and put the lever down, you can hear the line run out when a fish picks up the bait. Keep the drag pretty tight, just enough where you can still pull line out. Hope this helps!
It helps quite a bit thanks, for the quick reply!
Am I able to cast this? Like stand on the bridge and fish like normal not on a boat? We got this to go fishing and we didn’t know anything about fishing or whatsoever. Called my dad and he told me I got a boat rod or something. 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️😂 I’ve been trying for the last hours to figure it out.
It's meant more to troll with from a boat. It's a big reel. You can still cast with it though. You may not be able to cast far due to the size of the reel.
I’m having trouble trying to cast my reel like the one you have . Can you give me some tips ?👍🏻
Just keep practicing. You will get it in no time. When casting it try to keep a slight pressure on the line.
Thanks I figured it out 👍🏻
Good information, thanks 🙏
Thank you 🙏
Same thing when using braid?Do i really need backing?
If using braid I suggest backing with mono to prevent braid from slipping.
Does this line you are using have a low memory?
No.
Mason Helms use braid
What we have here is a level wind trolling reel. After tying the slip knot you should tie an overhand knot in the tag end. That will prevent the slip knot from slipping. You also want to have the line go on the reel the same way that it comes off of the spool to prevent line twist. Now that you are more knowledgeable you might want to redo your video.
+samiam1150 Thanks for your comment. That's a good idea on tying an overhand knot in the tag end.
Thank's ...now I know how
+Ade Gambler Warrior My pleasure!
How much metres of line did you put in the reel. Thanks
I think I had 200 yards
@@ChattCats Thanks
By any chance would anyone know what this reel is called ?
You should get a periscope
why is it when I cast it in to the ocean the line get messed-up ???????
You need to put some tension on the line when casting. Watch this video. Hope it helps: th-cam.com/video/ZK4HWQ46hHU/w-d-xo.html
Anastacio Melchor that's called backlash, try thumbing the spool or tuning the brakes on your reel
Does that reel hold up to big flatheads and blues. ???
Yes!
Clay Jones No it shouldn't, he's probably using it as a musky rod of catfish rod, for blues and flatheads, use a higher speed casting reel instead of a trolling reel like his, I suggest using the shimano Cardiff.
Nathan DeCastro........You think a Shimano Cardiff is "higher speed" because it has a higher gear ratio? Well, sorry to burst your bubble but Shimano Cardiffs bring in 22 to 24 inches of line per turn of the handle while this reel brings in nearly 32 inches of line per turn, so this reel is WAY faster than a Shimano Cardiff even though it is a lower gear ratio. Gear ratio is meaningless if you don't understand its relation to the size of the spool because that's what determines your line retrieval in inches per turn.
What brand of line do you use?
Berkley Trilene Big Game
+Chatt Cats Fishing okay thanks, does is have a low memory?
Mason Helms no, berkley Trilene has very high memory, use powerpro braid or last king
What line did you used.
Berkeley Big Game
What reel is this
Bass Pro Shops SS-30 Snaggin Special Levelwind reel
+Chatt Cats Fishing thx for the help
its excess, not access…..Just saying. I do appreciate the pointers and help!
Trevor Eads I caught that too, ha ha
Reel from
???
SS-30 Snaggin Special Levelwind reel
How many yards of 20 does it hold
590
Good info thanks 😊
Glad it was helpful!
Is that the 309
Reel is the Bass Pro Shops Snaggin Special SS-30
ok thanks for a reply :)
thanks buddy
You're welcome!
wich level wind model is?
+alexis zandalazzini SS-30 Snaggin Special. You can get them at Bass Pro Shops
thanksss
What kind of reel
Bass Pro Shops SS-30 Snaggin Special levelwind baitcaster reel
can i used ez braid 20lb
Yes!
Thanks dude
Glad to help!
this isnt a bait caster lmao, levelwind
+xbkgpx Yes you are correct. I learned that after I uploaded the video. Thanks for the pointer.
gotcha
xbkgpx......Do you know the mechanical differences between a baitcast reel and a levelwind? I doubt it. I would love for you to reply and remove my doubt.
Sami Alam What’s the difference? Not the guy but interested, don’t know. Lost line guide? The line feeding loop that floats back between left to right filling spool. Do you know what it’s called and can you replace them? Penn senator 4/0 113 reel, don’t know much about fishing, or even right rod to pair for use beaches Florida. Thanks! Sorry for ignorance. I’m not guy being picky about names of reel types.
I'm pretty sure it's a baitcaster, that's the only type of reel that sits on top of the rod. It's a baitcasting reel with a levelwind. Conventionals don't have the levelwind.
thanx, bro!
Glad to help!
@@ChattCats :)
Mkay
Oh shoot! I think I did mine wrong...no..wait. I'm from Colorado, we do things a little differently up here..
Haha.
thats a multiplier reel
why 60lb for on such a small reel
That's actually a pretty big reel for catfishing. I now use 50 lb mono on my reels. I use heavy line because of the heavy current we have in our rivers. It can be difficult pulling up a 50 lb fish with heavy current. Thanks for watching!
can you give me a shout out for me please I do shark fishing and carp fishing and all tips of fishing
Isn’t it an overhead not a baitcaster
It's technically a levelwind trolling reel
Thanks, Russian fishing
No problem 👍
It’s a level wind reel
Correct.
"Line guide"
And that is how you can easily loose a fish, lure setup, fishing line, fishing rod and reel. If you care about your equipment do not do it this way!!! If you have more money than cents go right ahead!!!
I've never lost a fish, lure, line, rod/reel with the way I have been doing this....
Nor have I but I have has several close calls. What I do now when I replace my line I take a small pice of tape on the spool and tape down the line end then get it started. If say like what happened to me were at the lake, I backlashes the heck out of it and lost a lot of string. A few hours later I had a big one run it ran the line out and well the pole almost made it into the lake. If you use the tape method if something happens the fish will not ever take that pole as long as your spool is unlocked. The tape simply hold it down long enough to get the line started and after that it is weak and will allow the line to fly off. We all know how things happen leaving extra line at home, falling asleep night fishing, having to go to the bathroom. And when do the fish like to hit.? Well the Mose inconvenient times. Nothing wrong with how u do it but I'd rather loose some fishing tackle than everything including the pole. God know that is the heart of fishing.
Jump Matthew the tape method should only be used for braid because the mono tends to hold the spool a lot better
The only time I’ve ever lost all my line is by doing the tape method lol. Never again
fgteev chase
It's a conventional, but you can put the line on a baitcaster the same way, so quit complaining and catch some fish.
M M K A Y
Haha. One of my first videos ever made.
Mate is not a spinning Reel it's a freaking deep sea reel😂 you don't even know
It's actually a levelwind trolling reel. Sometimes I call them big baitcaster reels.
Yes I think you got that right mate
Drugs are bad mmmmmkayyyy
LOL
It's actually a conventional reel not baitcasting reel. Lol just a friendly reminder.
That is correct.
That was about useless.
not a bait caster xD
+Robert Info It's a levelwind
Chatt Cats Fishing no, it's a trolling or jogging reel
Finally ! Great & Easy way of showing the proper way of how to put the line. Much appreciated, greetings from venezuela
Thanks, William!
Thanks for your help man ✌️
Thank you!
You bet!
Reels with these mechanics are called "baitcasters" by almost everyone in the fishing world. While I will admit, that's technically this is not a baitcaster, the misnomer is so common that these types of reels are normally marketed as baitcasters. Technically, baitcasters do not have a level wind. Reels absent a level wind are called "conventional". However, both are normally marketed as level wind or conventional bait casters. All of that to make the point of, why call this guy out on something that makes absolutely no difference?
You're on the right track with your message, I like it, I gave you a thumbs up, but I disagree with the part where you said that a baitcast reel technically doesn't have a levelwind. Baitcast reels can be levelwind reels and levelwind reels can be baitcast reels. Most people have no idea what the mechanical differences are anyway.
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Tq pal.
where could I buy one of the reels? not online though.
Bass Pro Shops
Spencer K I recommend the shimano tekota if you want a trolling reel like his, if you'd like a higher speed caster, go for the shimano cardiff or Calcutta
Nathan DeCastro...Shimano Tekota is not worth the money, the Bass Pro SS-30 is a much better deal and it has 5 star reviews due to its performance and durability. Also I've looked at the internals of both reels and the Bass Pro Snaggin Special SS-30 has stronger/beefier internals than the Tekota. Also, the SS-30 is not marketed as a trolling reel, even though its a great reel for trolling, its marketed as a big catfishing and snagging reel. Also the Shimano Cardiff is not high speed, its SLOW, its retrieve rate is 22 to 24 inches per turn depending on the model, even the calcuttas range from 23 to 30 inches per turn depending on the model which is still slower retrieve than the Bass Pro SS-30 which is 32 inches per turn. You have absolutely no idea what you're talking about.
Thank you bro
thanks so much for the video! very informative
Glad to help!
Just remember should u put braid on as a backing. It will cause the spool to spin without. Reeling line up. Onto it. To stop this wrap the line shaft. With electrical tape. One side to the other. Tie on your braid pull tight. Proceed as normal.with the amount of braid. Then mono should you wish
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+Darek Dutkowski Thanks
I need this because this weekend i am going to hopefully buy my first catfish setup
It’s a level wind guide
Great vid......... but I purchased 2 penn level wind 309 reels, WHAT A PIECE OF JUNK!!! Never again. These reels are very cheaply made, and the clicker for some reason always stop working. Arbu Garcia and kastking are much much better reels, but a lot more costly.
i mean i guess technically every reel can be a baitcaster, if you cast bait with it.
Good video
Line guides
Ta pal.
Nice video man thanks for the tips
Glad to help!
just so you know that's for dropping not for casting
Logan Howe it's for trolling and for casting no such thing as "dropping"
+young bass-tv I ment bottom fishing I use those for a plethora of thing but they are called conventional reels
Logan Howe k
Wrong. The philosophy of use of a reel is not determined by you, its determined by the manufacturer and/or vast majority of the users of that product. I own this exact reel(Bass Pro Snaggin' Special SS-30) and it was designed for casting and it casts beautifully. There are many conventional/levelwind/trolling reels that are also designed for casting. This is one of them. This reel is used mostly by people who catch very large heavy catfish/carp and some people who snag paddlefish. I don't mean to sound harsh but try to learn before you teach.
Sami Alam theres more than one way to skin a cat, correct! i thought that reel he has is an Okamu Classic though? great reel.
Can’t really see up close very well. Also a small explanation of slipknot would be nice just sayin
Why is quality so bad???
Old video
That slip knot looked weak asf..that's slipping off with no pressure
N..k..
Where should the line start on reel? Does it matter?
Doesn't matter really.,
reel model?
Bass Pro Shops SS-30 Snaggin Special
@@ChattCats is made in USA?
These are line guides
You are right.
that's a conventional:(
thanks
It's not a baitcaster reel it's a trolling reel. And the pole that the reel is on is also a trolling pole not a baitcasting rod.
Trolling reel yes, trolling pole no - it's actually a casting rod
One question I have for you young man.? why wouldn't you put 100 yards of 100lb braid backging on first. First wrap the shaft with electrical tape. So your braid won't slip. Then the monofillament to top it off. Just asking not trying to be a smart axxs Thanks for your time
Just got a reel from ebay and braid was slipping. Thought the reel had really bad drag setting then realised the braid was spinning not the shaft! So you reckon tape will stop this?
@@camy252camy3 Yes sir will stop the slippage. Oops wrap electric tape across the. Line shaft end of the problem
Great vid! Btw, on mine (it is a bass combo) the line tends to be unbalanced and has more on one side than the other, is there a way to fix that?
Make sure the line guide is moving smoothly. If not, you may need to lubricate it with some fishing reel oil.
ok thx!
thanks for all the advice!!! got it working smoothly :)
Chatt Cats Fishing what kind of reel are you using in this video sir ?
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You're welcome!
Sick rod man btw what rod is that
American Spirit Nite Stick