ATTACHING BRAID TO YOUR SPOOL
For many, spooling braid to your favourite spinning reel can seem like a tricky operation! If you have enough braid to fill the spool and don’t need to worry about mono backing, check out this step-by-step guide that will get the job done without a hitch. If you’re still scratching your head, pop into your local BCF and let one of the experts take care of it. Line spooling services are offered storewide across the country and are free with the purchase of any rod, reel or line. For further details, click here.
HOW TO LOAD A FISHING REEL WITH BRAID
- Ensure you have enough braid to fill up your spool. Most reels have a line capacity measurement printed on the spool which indicates what braid is suitable and how much it can hold.
- Set up your rod and reel as if you were going fishing. Flick the bail arm and guide the braid through the guides and onto the reel.
- Loop the braid around the spool twice and tie it off using a blood or uni knot. Ensuring the line is as tight as possible on the spool, cut the tag end off using a pair of braid scissors or snips .
- Seperate the two loops on the spool and tape it down with a small strip of masking tape. This will prevent any slippages while you apply drag to spool your reel.
- Flick down the bail arm and spool it up, making sure the line is packed on nice and tight under slight tension.
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