How Do You Line a New Fishing Pole?

Fishing is a popular activity around the world that brings joy to both beginner and experienced fishers. While having the right equipment and technique can make a big difference, one of the most important steps to successful fishing is properly lining your rod. A fishing rod that is not properly lined can lead to lost lures and missed catches, so it’s important to know how to line a new fishing pole correctly.

When lining a new fishing pole there are several steps you will need to take. The first step is gathering the materials necessary for the job.

You will need your fishing rod, line (monofilament or braided), scissors, and some pliers or clippers. Depending on your reel you may also need a small screwdriver.

The second step is preparing your line for use. Before you can begin spooling your reel you will need to cut off any excess line from the spool.

It’s best to leave about three inches of extra line which will be used for tying knots later on. You should also leave about 1/8 inch of extra room between the spool and the end of the line when cutting off excess.

The third step is attaching your line to the reel. This can vary depending on what type of reel you are using but generally you will want to attach one end of your line onto an empty spool in an anti-clockwise direction, making sure that it is snugly wrapped around itself several times before tying it off with an overhand knot or two.

The fourth step is threading your line through all of the guides down the length of your fishing pole until it reaches the tip top guide at the very end. When doing this, be sure not to pull too tightly as this could cause damage to both your pole and reel.

Finally, after threading through all of your guides, tie off another overhand knot at the tip top guide and trim any excess off with scissors or clippers if needed.

By following these steps you should now have a properly lined new fishing rod ready for use! With careful attention paid throughout this process, there should be no problems with tangles or knots when out on open waters.

Conclusion:

Lining a new fishing pole correctly may seem intimidating at first but with proper preparation and attention paid throughout each step it can easily become second nature. Gathering up all necessary materials beforehand and taking care when threading through guides will ensure that your rod is ready for use without any problems.

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Daniel Bennet