line

[richy]

whats the best way to spool line? take it to the local bait shop or spool it yourself?

[Murdock]

I would suggest taking it to a bait shop. Gander had a $.01 per foot sale recently and they spool it. Cheaper, easier, and tighter on your spool. Plus, having those boxes/spools of line in your tackle box take up alot of room. Just my opinion.

[Deitz Dittrich]

Richy-First off, a huge welcome to FishingMinnesota.com, its great to have you with us. You will find a lot of great info on this site!

As for line, I really think to each thier own. I change my line enough times during the season that I would put myself in the poor house if I went to a bait shop each time I wanted new line on. Also, many times the line I want is not what they have in bulk spools. There are a few other options. They make the machines that stores use for the consumer.. I believe berkley has one out that is quite affordable. The nice thing is you can put line on and it will not be twisted. All that being said. All I do is put my line on then when I get to the lake I will take my line and just run it behind the boat 100 yards or so and reel it back in.. All the twists will be gone.

Good luck and enjoy FM!