Quick line question (again)

[smeese]

Alright so I backed my new reel with Mono like suggested, that went on nice and tight, I con not seem to get my braided line real tight though....is this ok or should I retry? Any suggestions?

[Esox_Magnum]

What kind of line?? Some seems to spool loose but after using will set in.

[muskiedreams]

smeese another thing you can do is load it up i over load mine a little bit with line then trow a small crankbait on and troll out all the line. reel back in your good to go. Hope that helps

[propster]

Luke, do you still have the same phone number?

[Rebel9921]

One thing I've noticed that really works and I do this to all of my reels after it has been spooled with new lines... I tie one end to a post and walk all the way letting all the braided line out... and when its fully out, I then increase the tension and reel it back in... I found this to really help pack in the line...

[b1gf1sh1]

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Alright so I backed my new reel with Mono like suggested, that went on nice and tight, I con not seem to get my braided line real tight though..

there's all kinds of ways to get your line on right. the best way i know is buy my line at gander or thorne. after i buy it i ask them to put it on for free for me with their machines. if you buy line most places will spool it on free, some are a couple bucks. and it doesn't have to come from behind the counter, it can be off the shelf. and that's an option too. real cheap if you buy it off their bulk spools and great if they have what you want. but if you insist i do mine just like muskydreams said. specificly i use a 7 inch swim whiz tied on deep run. the key is overloading it so you'll have enough line to still be full. too much after just snip it. works well for me. good luck.

[delmuts]

I use the same method as Rebel for new line and on reels that have been used for a few days, but i attach mine to a snap swivel to release any twist also. Let the line out,and keep a nice bow in your rod as you reel.

[porterhouse]

One thing I've noticed that really works and I do this to all of my reels after it has been spooled with new lines... I tie one end to a post and walk all the way letting all the braided line out... and when its fully out, I then increase the tension and reel it back in... I found this to really help pack in the line...

Bingo!!!!!!!!

This is what I do every spring and works like a charm.

Brian

[muskiedreams]

Hey Keith i got the same phone number give me a shout when you get a chance.

[MUSKY18]

Rebel got it exactly right! I tie mine to the ball on the back of my truck, let all the line out and then make the reel pull me back in. Gets the line packed in nice and tight from the get go!

[smeese]

I went and tied mine off to a light post today and walked it out to the mono.....cranked it in nice and tight....lures are gonna fly with this thing! Thanks for the suggestions....should have thought about it more before asking DUH!

[delmuts]

Smeeze! That is what this site is all about! If you have a question, never be afraid to ASK!