Which Way Does Fishing Line Spool?

Fishing line spooling can be a tricky process for the inexperienced angler. There are two ways to spool fishing line onto a reel, and each one has its own advantages and disadvantages. Knowing which way to spool your fishing line is essential for successful fishing trips.

The first way to spool fishing line is known as the “overhand” method. This involves winding the line around the reel in the same direction as the cranking handle of the reel rotates.

To do this, start by laying the end of the line on top of the spool and then wrap it around in a clockwise direction until it reaches the halfway mark on the spool. Then you can continue wrapping it around until it is completely full. This method ensures that there are no line tangles, as each loop of line lies neatly over one another.

The second way to spool fishing line is known as the “underhand” method. This involves winding the line around in a counterclockwise direction, starting from underneath and progressing up towards the top of the reel.

The advantage of this method is that it reduces strain on your hands while winding, since you don’t have to fight against gravity as much when you’re winding against it instead of with it. However, this method can lead to more tangles than if you were using an overhand technique.

Conclusion:

When deciding which way to spool your fishing line, it is important to consider what type of reel you have and what advantages or disadvantages each technique may offer you. If your reel has an anti-reverse switch, then using an overhand technique would be more beneficial since tangles will be less likely to occur due to line layering neatly on top of one another. On the other hand, if your reel does not have an anti-reverse switch then using an underhand technique would be beneficial since it reduces strain on your hands while winding.

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Michael Allen