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 initial step for winding fishing line, called the “overhand” approach, is to wind the line in the same direction as the crank handle on the reel turns.

To achieve this, begin by placing the line’s end on the spool’s top and wrap it in a clockwise manner until reaching the halfway point of the spool. Then, continue wrapping until the spool is fully loaded. This technique guarantees that there are no line tangles, as each loop of line is neatly placed on top of the previous one.

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